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The Astro Zombies - Bertha Lou (Psychobilly, Johnny Faire Cover)

From '' Are Coming... '' Label: Crazy Love Records – CLLP 6461 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Germany Released: 1997 Tracklist A1 The Astro-Zombies Are Coming A2 The Devil On Arrival A3 Magnetic Man A4 Love You So A5 I'm All Right A6 I'll Never Be Your Friend B1 Barcelona B2 Bertha-Lou B3 No Other Girl B4 Manson Family B5 Suicide B6 The Usual Suspects 🎵 [SONG INFO] The history of "Bertha Lou" is a tangled web of stolen credits, pseudonym usage, and fierce competition between labels in the late 1950s. While the record labels of the era officially credited the high-energy track to songwriter John Marascalco—known for his work with Little Richard—most rockabilly historians agree that the song was actually written by Johnny Burnette. At the time, Burnette was reportedly in a tight financial spot and sold the rights to the song to Marascalco for a flat fee of $50, a common but unfortunate practice in the early days of the music industry. This transaction meant that while Burnette's signature grit is all over the composition, he never received the formal royalties or recognition for its eventual success. The man behind the most famous recording, Johnny Faire, was himself a bit of a musical chameleon. Born John Dee Abohosh and later known legally as John Faircloth, he adopted the stage name Johnny Faire specifically for his 1957 release on Surf Records. If the voice sounds familiar to fans of 1960s pop, it is because Johnny Faire eventually re-emerged under the name Donnie Brooks, finding massive commercial success with the hit "Mission Bell." His version of "Bertha Lou" is celebrated today by vinyl collectors for its authentic "slapback" echo and raw energy, though he was just one of several artists trying to make the song a hit during a very short window of time. In late 1957, a literal race to the charts occurred as three different versions of the song hit the airwaves almost simultaneously. While Dorsey Burnette recorded the song first, Johnny Faire's version on Surf Records and Clint Miller’s version on ABC-Paramount created a confusing marketplace for listeners. Ironically, despite Faire's version being the one that stood the test of time in the rockabilly scene, it was Clint Miller who won the commercial battle, taking his version to number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100. This era of "cover battles" was frequent, as labels scrambled to release their own versions of a catchy tune before a competitor could capture the teenage market. The legacy of "Bertha Lou" survived long after the 1950s, eventually becoming a standard for roots-rock and garage bands. Its simple but driving structure made it a favorite for live performances, leading to notable covers by the Fendermen in 1960 and later by Los Lobos. The song remains a perfect case study of the chaotic Los Angeles recording scene of the late fifties, where artists frequently swapped names and songwriters sold away their futures just to keep their sessions going. Original recording and first release! The Initial Attempt In November 1957, Dorsey Burnette recorded "Bertha Lou" for Surf Records (catalogue number SR-5019). A small number of copies were actually pressed and sent out. However, a major legal problem arose immediately: Dorsey Burnette was already under a strict recording contract with another label (Abbott Records). The Withdrawal and Re-Recording Because Dorsey was not legally allowed to record for Surf, the label was forced to withdraw his version almost instantly. To save the release and keep their catalogue number, the label's owner, John Marascalco, brought in a young singer named John Faircloth (Johnny Faire) to record a new vocal over the same backing track or a very similar arrangement. The Official Release The Johnny Faire version was then released in December 1957 using the exact same catalogue number (SR-5019) that had been assigned to the aborted Dorsey Burnette version. Because the Dorsey copies were so few and were technically unauthorized, the Johnny Faire version is considered the first "official" release by most historical and commercial standards. The Rarity Today, the original Dorsey Burnette pressing on Surf Records is one of the "holy grails" of rockabilly collecting. Most people who heard the song in 1957 or 1958 heard either Johnny Faire’s version or the Clint Miller cover on ABC-Paramount. Dorsey’s version didn't become widely available to the general public until it was re-released on smaller labels and compilations decades later. So, while Dorsey Burnette's voice was the first one to be put on the "Bertha Lou" vinyl at that label, Johnny Faire was the artist on the version that actually made it to the store shelves and the public's ears first. 🔗 [LINKS] Available on bandcamp: https://bananajuicerecords.bandcamp.c... #berthalou #psychobilly #psychobillycover