Chanteur Rock
'n' Roll US né le 22 août 1942 à Huntingdon (Tennessee), Carl Mann a fait ses débuts en 1958 chez Jaxon Records, un petit label de Memphis (Tennessee). Il passe ensuite chez Phillips International où il obtiendra le succès. Après 1962, Carl se fera oublier rapidement, enregistrant pour Monument, ABC et Dot Records. Brillant performer, vocaliste et instrumentiste de talent, Carl Mann est à l'heure actuelle, l'une des figures les plus attachantes des rescapés des années cinquante.
One of the
last discoveries on Sam Phillips' legendary Sun label, piano player Carl Mann
was best known for his rockabilly reworking of the Nat "King" Cole pop standard
"Mona Lisa." That million-selling hit positioned him as something of a softer,
smoother Jerry Lee Lewis, possessed of a
crooner's instincts and a velvety vibrato. Unfortunately, Mann was never able to
land another hit on the level of "Mona Lisa," despite waxing a fair amount of
high-quality rock & roll. Like many early rock vets, he eventually moved into
country music when the rockabilly market dried up, but never successfully
established himself in that arena, and gradually drifted out of music.
Carl Mann was born in Huntingdon, TN, on August 22, 1942. He grew up in a
strongly rural area, where his family ran a lumber business, and fell in love
with country music as a child. He began singing in church at age nine and soon
moved on to performing country songs at area talent contests. He learned guitar
at age ten, and piano at 13, by which time he'd already become a regular on
local radio. He also formed a band with several other young musicians, and soon
took an interest in the R&B and rockabilly records that some of his DJ friends
played on the radio, especially those of
Elvis Presley. In 1957, Mann successfully auditioned for the Jaxon label and
cut his debut single, "Gonna Rock and Roll Tonight" b/w "Rockin' Love"; those
sides marked his first collaborations with guitarist Eddie Bush, who would
become an important member of Mann's band, and assisted him on his rearrangement
of "Mona Lisa." Mann cut several more unreleased sides for Jaxon over the next
year, and caught a break when Carl Perkins'
drummer Bill "Fluke" Holland offered to become his manager. Holland brought Mann
to Sun Records in 1959, and Sam Phillips signed him to a three-year deal. Mann
cut his take on "Mona Lisa" early that year, and while Phillips wasn't keen on
releasing it as a single, Conway Twitty
heard the demo tape and quickly cut his own version, which began climbing the
charts. Phillips hurriedly issued Mann's, which battled
Twitty's all the way up the pop charts.
Both hit the Top 30, and while they tended to cancel each other out in terms of
placement, Mann's wound up selling over a million copies; and he wasn't even 17
years old.
Despite the newfound stardom and several TV appearances, "Mona Lisa" turned out
to be the pinnacle of Mann's commercial success. At first, he tried to repeat
the formula by rocking up other vintage pop standards, which failed to return
him to the Top 40, and perhaps even obscured the virtues of original tunes like
"I'm Coming Home." Mann also wasn't helped by the fact that he'd appeared at the
tail end of rockabilly's prime, or that
Charlie Rich had taken his place as Sun's rising new star. Mann's first
album, Like Mann, was released in 1960, but sold disappointingly, and he
began to develop a drinking problem that necessitated some time away from music.
In 1964, he was drafted into the Army; upon returning to the U.S., he signed
with the Monument label, but the single "Down to My Last 'I Forgive You'" failed
to return him to prominence. Mann soon left music to return to his family's
business, settling down with a wife and finally overcoming his problems with
alcohol.
In 1974, Mann attempted a comeback singing straight country material; he issued
several singles over the next few years on ABC and Dot, but they didn't fit in
with the slick countrypolitan records then dominating the charts. In 1977, Mann
got an offer from the Dutch label Rockhouse to record for European audiences; he
issued a couple of albums on that label, 1978's half-live/half-studio Gonna
Rock'n'Roll Tonight and 1981's In Rockabilly Country. Mann toured
periodically during the '80s, returning to Europe every so often, and finally
retired to concentrate on the family logging business. He still resides in
Huntingdon, TN.
http://www.rockabillyhall.com/CarlMann.html
Talents : Singer, Guitar
Style musical : Rock 'n' Roll, Traditional Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIkGuXU_eO8
MONA LISA
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Années en activité :
| 1910 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 2000 |
DISCOGRAPHY
Singles
| 04/1957 | SP JAXON 502 (US) | . |
Gonna Rock And Roll Tonight
/
Rockin' Love
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| 04/1959 | SP PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL 3539 (US) | . |
Mona Lisa
/
Foolish One
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| 09/1959 | SP PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL 3546 (US) | . |
Rockin' Love
/
Pretend
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| 09/1959 | SP LONDON HLS 8935 (UK) | . |
Mona Lisa
/
Foolish One
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| 12/1959 | SP LONDON HLS 9006 (UK) | . |
Pretend
/
Rockin' Love
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| 01/1960 | SP PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL 3550 (US) | . | Some Enchanted Evening / I Can't Forget You |
| 05/1960 | SP PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL 3555 (US) | . |
I'm Comin' On
/
South Of The Border
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| 07/1960 | SP LONDON HLS 9170 (UK) | . |
South Of The Border
/
I'm Comin' On
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| 03/1961 | SP PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL 3564 (US) | . |
Wayward Wind
/ Born To Be Bad |
| 08/1961 | SP PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL 3569 (US) | . |
I Ain't Got No Home
/
If I Could Change
You
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| 06/1962 | SP PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL 3579 (US) | . | Mountain Dew / When I Grow Too Old To Dream |
| 10/1966 | SP MONUMENT 45-974 (US) | . | Down To My Last "I Forgive You" / Serenade Of The Bells |
| 1968 | SP ARCADE 196 (US) | . | Headin' For A Heartbreakers / Isn't It True |
| 11/1974 | SP ABC ABC 12035 (US) | . | Ballad Of Johnny Cycle / Burnin' Holes In The Eyes Of Abraham |
| 03/1975 | SP ABC ABC 12071 (US) | . | Just About You / Neon Lights |
| 06/1975 | SP ABC ABC 12092 (US) | . | Cheatin' Time / It's Not The Coffee |
| 11/1975 | SP DOT DOA 17596 (US) | . | Annie Over Time / Back Loving |
| 03/1976 | SP DOT DOA 17621 (US) | . | Belly-Rubbin' Country Soul / Twilight Time |
| 1976 ? | SP ABC 4120 (UK) | . | Belly-Rubbin' Country Soul / Twilight Time |
| 1977 ? | SP CHARLY CYS1013 (UK) | . | Ubangi Stomp / Rockin' Love |
| 1977 ? | SP CHARLY CYS1038 (UK) | . | Till I Waltz Again With You / Paradise |
| 1977 | EP CHARLY CEP114 (UK) |
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Mona Lisa
/
Rockin' Love
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Pretend
/ Born To Be
Bad |
| 07/1979 | SP SUN GOLDEN TREASURY 36 (UK) | . | Some Enchanted Evening / I Can't Forget You |
| 07/1979 | SP SUN GOLDEN TREASURY 64 (UK) | . |
Mona Lisa
/
Foolish One
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| 07/1979 | SP SUN GOLDEN TREASURY 65 (UK) | . |
Pretend
/
Rockin' Love
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| 07/1979 | SP SUN GOLDEN TREASURY 66 (UK) | . | I Can't Forget You / Some Enchanted Evening |
Albums
| 1960 | LP 12" PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL PLP 1960 (US) |
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LIKE MANN - South Of The Border / Wayward Wind / Walkin' And Thinkin' / Mona Lisa / I Can't Forget You / If I Ever Needed You / I Ain't Got No Home / I'm Bluer Than Anyone Can Be / Island Of Love / Pretend / Baby I Don't Care / I'm Coming Home | ||||
| 1960 | LP 12" LONDON HA-S 2277 (UK) |
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LIKE MANN - South Of The Border / Wayward Wind / Walkin' And Thinkin' / Mona Lisa / I Can't Forget You / If I Ever Needed You / I Ain't Got No Home / I'm Bluer Than Anyone Can Be / Island Of Love / Pretend / Baby I Don't Care / I'm Coming Home | ||||
| 1977 | LP 12" SUNNYVALE 9330-906 (UK) |
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THE SUN STORY VOL. 6 - Mona Lisa / Too Young / Kansas City / Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes / Baby I Don't Care / Blueberry Hill / Ubangi Stomp / South Of The Border / Crazy Fool / Pretend / Mexicali Rose / Rockin' Love | ||||
| 11/1977 | LP 12" CHARLY CR 30130 (UK) |
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LEGENDARY SUN PERFORMERS - Mona Lisa / Rockin' Love / Pretend / Kansas City / I'm Coming Home / Walkin' And Thinkin' / If I Ever Needed Love / Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes / Ain't Got No Home / Look At That Moon / Baby I Don't Care / I'm Bluer Than Anyone Can Be / Mexicala Rose / Ubangi Stomp / Walkin' The Dog / Mountain Dew | ||||
| 1978 | LP 12" CHARLY CRL 5008 (UK) |
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GONNA ROCK 'N' ROLL TONIGHT ! - Till I Waltz Again With You / Gonna Rock 'n' Roll Tonight / Why Do I Keep Telling Lies To Me / Look At That Moon / Paradise / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone / No One To Talk To / Red Sails In The Sunset / I'm Coming Home / South Of The Border / Mountain Dew / Rockin' Love / If I Could Change You / Pretend / You Win Again / Mona Lisa | ||||
| 1980 | LP 12" ROCKHOUSE 67524 (NL) |
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GONNA ROCK 'N' ROLL TONIGHT ! - Till I Waltz Again With You / Gonna Rock 'n' Roll Tonight / Why Do I Keep Telling Lies To Me / Look At That Moon / Paradise / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone / No One To Talk To / Red Sails In The Sunset / I'm Coming Home / South Of The Border / Mountain Dew / Rockin' Love / If I Could Change You / Pretend / You Win Again / Mona Lisa | ||||
| 02/1981 | LP 12" CHARLY / SUN CRM 2006 (UK) |
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LIKE, MANN - CAR MANN SINGS - South Of The Border / Wayward Wind / Walkin' And Thinkin' / Mona Lisa / I Can't Forget You / If I Ever Needed You / I Ain't Got No Home / I'm Bluer Than Anyone Can Be / Island Of Love / Pretend / Baby I Don't Care / I'm Coming Home | ||||
| 04/1981 | LP 12" CHARLY CR 30205 (UK) |
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IN ROCKABILLY COUNTRY - Ain't Got No Home / Sunny Side Of The Mountain / When The Leaves Have Turned All Brown / Gonna Drink A Little Beer / It Couldn't Happen With Me / Every Day Grows Sweeter With The Wine / Island Of Love / Knocking On The Backside / Bull O' The Woods / Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain / Nobody Knows How The Singer Feels / Judy / I Want To Be The One That She Needs / Feel Like I'm Catching The Blues / Ramona / It's Hard To Lie To You / Rockin' The Boat Of Love | ||||
| 1981 | LP 12" ROCKHOUSE LPL 8102 (NL) |
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IN ROCKABILLY COUNTRY - Ain't Got No Home / Sunny Side Of The Mountain / When The Leaves Have Turned All Brown / Gonna Drink A Little Beer / It Couldn't Happen With Me / Every Day Grows Sweeter With The Wine / Island Of Love / Knocking On The Backside / Bull O' The Woods / Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain / Nobody Knows How The Singer Feels / Judy / I Want To Be The One That She Needs / Feel Like I'm Catching The Blues / Ramona / It's Hard To Lie To You / Rockin' The Boat Of Love | ||||
| 1986 | LP 12" STAR CLUB 33-8022 (SW) |
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14 UNISSUED SIDES - Take These Chains From My Heart / Because Of You / Ain't You Got No Love For Me / Serenade Of The Bells / Stop The World And Let Me Off / Comin' Round The Mountain / I'll Always Love You Darling / Sentimental Journey / Canadian Sunset / Even Though / Chinatown / I Love You I Adore You / I Turned And Walked Slowly Away / Long Black Veil | ||||
| 1987 | 2 LP 12" SUN CDX 17 (UK) |
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THE ROCKING MANN :
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| 1988 | CD CHARLY 93 (UK) |
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ROCKIN' LOVE - Mona Lisa / Foolish One / Rockin' Love / Pretend / Baby I Don't Care / I'm Bluer Than Anyone Can Be / Some Enchanted Evening / South Of The Border / Kansas City / Ain't Got No Home / I'm Coming Home / If Ever I Needed Love / Walkin' And Thinkin' / Walking The Dog / Stop The World / Mexicali Rose / Look At That Moon / Take These Chains From My Heart / When I Grow Too Old To Dream / Mountain Dew / Too Young / Because Of You / Ain't You Got No Lovin' For Me | ||||
| 1989 | LP 12" ROCKHOUSE LPB 8911(NL) |
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LIVE & STUDIO - THE BEST ROCKHOUSE TRACKS - Till I Waltz Again With You / Judy / Ain't Got No Home / When The Leaves Turned All Brown / Rock'n'Roll Tonight / Look At That Moon / I'm Coming Home / South Of The Border / Rockin' Love / It Couldn't Happen To Me / Bull'O The Woods / I'm left, Your Right, She's Gone / Gonna Drink A Little Beer / Knocking On The BackSide / Pretend / You Win Again / Mona Lisa | ||||
| 1992 | CD SUN 662 072 (UK) |
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BORN TO BE BAD - Mona Lisa / Born To Be Bad / Kansas City / Wayward Wind / Walkin' And Thinkin' / Baby I Don't Care / Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes / Canadian Sunset / Ain't You Got No Love For Me / Beyond The Wreath / Coming Around The Mountain / I Can't Forget You / I'm Bluer Than Anyone Could Be / I Love You I Adore You / Foolish One / I'll Always Love You Darlin' / Mountain Dew / Stop The World / If I Never Needed Love / Till The End Forever / Some Enchanted Evening / Island Of Love / Sentimental Journey | ||||
| 07/1993 | 4 CD BEAR FAMILY BCD 15713 (D) |
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MONA LISA :
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| 1996 | CD STOMPER TIME STCD 5 (UK) |
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GONNA ROCK'N'ROLL TONIGHT - Gonna Rock 'n' Roll Tonight / Old Lonesome Time / I'm Just A Cry Baby / Why Did You Go / Rockin' Love / That Old Moon Brings Teardrops To My Eyes / The Lost Chord / Satellie No.2 / Don't Bother To Tell Me Goodbye / I'll Always Love You Darlin' / Mona Lisa / Ubangi Stomp / Foolish One / Kansas City / Baby I Don't Care / Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes / I'm Coming Home / South Of The Border / Mountain Dew / I Ain't Got No Home / Rockin' Love / Matchbox / Blue Suede Shoes / If I Could Change You / Johnny B. Goode / Pretend / You Win Again / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mona Lisa / Even Tho' | ||||
| 04/1997 | CD CHARLY 8234 (UK) |
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ROCKIN' MANN - Mona Lisa [alternate take] / Foolish One / Rockin' Love [alternate take] / Pretend / Some Enchanted Evening / I Can't Forget You [undubbed] / Look At That Moon / Take These Chains From My Heart / Too Young / South Of The Border [alternate take] / Kansas City / The Wayward Wind / Ain't Got No Home / Blueberry Hill / I'll Always Love You, Darlin' / Baby, I Don't Care / I Don't Care / Ubangi Stomp / I'm Comin' Home / Born To Be Bad [undubbed] / Ain't You Got No Lovin' For Me / Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes / When I Grow Too Old To Dream / Mountain Dew / If I Could Change You / Even Tho' / Because Of You / Long Black Veil | ||||
| 01/1999 | CD COLLECTABLES COL-CD-6016 (US) |
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MONA LISA - THE VERY BEST OF CARL MANN - Mona Lisa / Blueberry Hill / Ain't Got No Home / Walkin' And Thinkin' / Long Black Veil / I'll Always Love You Darlin' / Rockin' Love / If I Could Change You / Good Ole Mountain Dew / When I Grow Too Old To Dream / It Really Doesn't Matter Now / Kansas City / Look At That Moon / I Can't Forget You (Where Are You Darlin') / Christmas Song / Mexicali Rose / If I Ever Needed You / 'Til The End Of Forever / Ubangi Stomp / Baby I Don't Care / I'm Walking The Dog / Island Of Love / Foolish One | ||||
| 04/2003 | CD ROCKHOUSE 9320 (NL) |
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IN ROCKABILLY COUNTRY & LIVE - Ain't Got No Home / Sunny Side Of The Mountain / When The Leaves Have Turned All Brown / Gonna Drink A Little Beer / It Couldn't Happen With Me / Every Day Grows Sweeter With The Wine / Island Of Love / Knocking On The Backside / Bull Of The Woods / Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain / Nobody Knows How The Singer Feels / Judy / I Want To Be The One That She Needs / Rockin' The Boat Of Love / Till I Walz Again With You / Gonna Rock 'n' Roll Tonight / Why Do I Keep Tellling Lies To Me / Look At The Moon / Paradise / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone / I'm Coming Home / South Of The Border / Mountain Drew / Rockin' Love / If I Could Change You / Pretend / You Win Again / Mona Lisa | ||||
| 08/2007 | CD CARL MANN (US) |
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LEGENDARY COUNTRY INFLUENCES - I Love You A Thousand Ways / California Blues / Endlessly [radio edit] / Endlessly [EP version] / Half A Mind / I Can't Stop Loving You / I Had A Dream Last Night / I Want To Be With You Always / Look What Thoughts Will Do / Making Believe / Movin' On / Oh' Lonesome Me / Watermelon Time In Georgia | ||||
| 10/2008 | CD BEAR FAMILY BCD 16684 (D) |
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CARL ROCKS - Mona Lisa (master) / South Of The Border (master) / Rockin' Love (master) / Hey Baby Doll (Eddie BUSH) / I'm Coming Home / Some Enchanted Evening (master) / Pretend / Island Of Love / Look At That Moon / Ain't Got No Home / If I Ever Needed You / The Wayward Wind / When I Grow Too Old To Dream / Mona Lisa (alt.) / Kansas City / Take These Chains From My Heart / Rockin' Love (alt.) / Too Young / Blueberry Hill / Stop The World And Let Me Off / South Of The Border (alt.) / Because Of You / Ubangi Stomp / Ain't You Got No Lovin' For Me / I'm Walking The Dog / Ain't Got No Home / Baby I Don't Care / Mountain Dew (alt.) / Foolish One / Walkin' And Thinkin' / Gonna Rock & Roll Tonight / Satellite #2 / Rockin' Love / Old Lonesome Time / Mona Lisa (demo) | ||||
| 2009 | CD RAYBURN ANTHONY MUSIC ? (US) |
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ROCKABILLY HIGHWAY 2001 - Union Ave / Folsom Prison / Moon Over Memphis / Legend / Dream Train / Rockabilly Highway / St. Louis Blues / Ragged Old Flag / She's Got A Beautiful Boodie / Matchbox / Lying On The Beach With You / Mona Lisa / Lovesick Blues / Rockin' With Red / Drum Time [live in London] |
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