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I'll Never Be Lonely is a song written by Mary Tarver in 1958 and published by Ted Music, BMI.[1] It was first recorded by Gene Summers and His Rebels in 1958 and issued by Jan/Jane Records that same year. "I'll Never Be Lonely" was recorded at Master Recorders in Los Angeles, California in 1958 during the "School of Rock 'n Roll"/"Straight Skirt" sessions. Musicians featured were the original Rebels: Gene Summers on vocals and guitar, James McClung on lead guitar, Gary Moon on drums, and Benny Williams on slap bass. The flipside of "I'll Never Be Lonely" was "Twixteen".
| "I'll Never Be Lonely" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Gene Summers & His Rebels | |
| A-side | "Twixteen" |
| B-side | "I'll Never Be Lonely" |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Rockabilly |
| Length | 2:15 |
| Label | Jan/Jane Records (distributed by Jay Gee Record Corp.) |
| Songwriter(s) | Mary Tarver |
Reviews
editBILLBOARD MAGAZINE - January 26, 1959 Reviews of New Pop Records, page 48
GENE SUMMERS
I'll Never Be Lonely ***
JANE 106 - Gene Summers sells this rockaballad with warmth, helped by a chorus and a big beat from the combo. It's in the current groove and has a chance. (Ted, BMI)
References
editGene Summers discography from Rocky Productions, France
Gene Summers discography Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine from Wangdangdula Finland
Gene Summers session data from Tapio's Fin-A-Billy, Finland
Sources
edit- Billboard (magazine) - January 26, 1959 Reviews of New Pop Records, page 48 United States
- Liner notes "The Ultimate School Of Rock & Roll" 1997 United States
- "Cover Versions Of The Songs Made Famous By Gene Summers" 2007 United States
- Article and sessionography in issue 15 (1977) of New Kommotion Magazine UK
- Article and sessionography in issue 23 (1980) of New Kommotion Magazine UK
- Feature article and sessionography in issue 74 (1999) of Rockin' Fifties Magazine Germany
- Feature article with photo spread in issue 53 (2000) of Bill Griggs' Rockin' 50s Magazine United States
- Feature Article with photo spread in issue 54 (2000) of Bill Griggs' Rockin' 50s Magazine United States
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Homer, Sheree (12 February 2015). Catch That Rockabilly Fever: Personal Stories of Life on the Road and in the Studio. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-5811-0.