April 11, 2023 Record of the Day

“Twenty Flight Rock” was written and first recorded by Rock N Roll pioneer, Eddie Cochran and featured in the movie, “The Girl Can’t Help It.” It was a classic piece of the Rockabilly sound that was so popular in the 50’s. When 15-year old Paul McCartney auditioned to join John Lennon’s Quarrymen, the song he chose was “Twenty Flight Rock.” The 45 by Eddie Cochran, released on Liberty records in 1957, is worth up to $250.00 today.

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