{"title":"Ronnie Hawkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonnie Hawkins is a significant figure in rockabilly and country music, known for his energetic performances and distinctive vocal style. Born in Arkansas in 1935, he gained prominence in the late 1950s with his band, the Hawks, which included future members of The Band. Influenced by rock 'n' roll, country, and rhythm and blues, Hawkins' music is characterized by its raw energy and driving rhythm. His most notable song, \"Mary Lou,\" released in 1959, is often cited as a classic example of early rock 'n' roll.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bo-diddley-2","title":"Bo Diddley","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Stereo\/Mono promo copy with the \"Short Version\" (3:34) on both sides. Ronnie Hawkins originally recorded a version of \"Bo Diddley\" back in 1963, a record that now goes for over $100 (if you could find one). He re-recorded the track in 1973 for Monument, and although I've not heard the original, I can tell you this is one terrific recording! From the hot guitar to the hot horns and the hot female backup, the platter just never cools down. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Monument Records factory sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronnie Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514831417577,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_3440aa72-6d51-48ff-982d-76ba17c60f3a.webp?v=1752191187"},{"product_id":"mary-lou-1","title":"Mary Lou \/ Forty Days","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Roulette 4177.  Hawkins was Dale Hawkins' cousin... joined with Levon Helm in the early 1960's to form the Hawks, which later included all the members of the Band.  This is a cover of Young Jessie's 1955 RnB hit. This is a new copy of the  Roulette \"Golden Goodies\" reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronnie Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514948792553,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_bbd0003b-7c22-4807-8130-abd6a3e8161d.webp?v=1755799880"},{"product_id":"one-more-night-little-bird","title":"One More Night\/ Little Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen this promo 45 was released in 1971, Hawkins was enjoying a minor comeback in the light of the Band's success.  (Hawkins formed the group that evolved into the Band in Canada in the late 1950's.) The A side is a wonderful Bob Dylan cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronnie Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515608969449,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_4a6c5252-56cd-46e1-bc4d-7a87d405ee99.webp?v=1752202370"},{"product_id":"lonesome-town-2","title":"Lonesome Town","description":"\u003cp\u003eStereo\/Mono promo copy.  Note: This copy comes in a vintage Monument Records factory sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronnie Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515769794793,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_30447415-3d2c-43f4-8e3a-7bdc12c11dc4.webp?v=1752205058"},{"product_id":"the-ballad-of-caryl-chessman-let-him-live-let-him-live-let-him-live-the-tale-of-floyd-collins","title":"The Ballad of Caryl Chessman (Let Him Live, Let Him Live, Let Him Live)\/ The Tale of Floyd Collins","description":"\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e This single is from a large collection we've purchased whose records typically have mint or near-mint audio and near-mint vinyl. The labels are near mint as well, but the owner had a habit of writing a date in small print on the B side label.","brand":"Ronnie Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515990257897,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/ronniehawkins9.jpg?v=1752210913"},{"product_id":"high-blood-pressure-theres-a-screw-loose","title":"High Blood Pressure\/ There's A Screw Loose","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a new, unplayed promo copy from the Louise Neal 45 Collection, in its original Roulette Records factory sleeve. The A side is a cover of a Huey \"Piano\" Smith \u0026amp; the Clowns tune, and the flip rocks away with its tongue firmly lodged in cheek. :-) Note: This copy has a stain on the A label, lowering the label grade to M-. The vinyl looks almost untouched, and the audio is pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronnie Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516261150953,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/ronniehawkins12.jpg?v=1752218635"},{"product_id":"forty-days-one-of-these-days-1","title":"Forty Days\/ One Of These Days","description":"\u003cp\u003eHawkins was Dale Hawkins' cousin... joined with Levon Helm in the early 1960's to form the Hawks, which later included all the members of the Band. This release, credited to Ronnie Hawkins \"and the Hawks\" is a terrific cover\/reworking of Chuck Berry's 'Thirty Days', which was itself a reworking of 'When The Saints Go Marching In.' Don't miss the wonderful rocker on the flip! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Roulette Records factory sleeve. The labels look very close to Mint, and the vinyl looks untouched. The amazing audio sounds very close to Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives; this copy has a Near Mint A side label with no stamp).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronnie Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48548315594985,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/ronniehawkins14.jpg?v=1752245508"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/ronnie-hawkins\/jadepuma-category-country.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}