Alexander Arthur - Lay Down Your Arms CD

EU-only collection. Arthur Alexander Jr. was perhaps the catalytic figure in the birth of Muscle Shoals as an important musical hotbed, 'You Better Move On' being the first national hit recorded at Rick Hall's legendary Fame Studios, in late 1961. A profound influence on the early 60s Beat BoomBritish Invasion, Alexander's songs have been recorded by artists like The Beatles who recorded three of his songs, The RollingStones, Bob Dylan,Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ike Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Ry Cooder, Robert Plant, The Searchers, Johnny Kidd The Pirates, Dave Edmunds, Johnny Rivers, etc. This compilation includes all his early recordings for the Dot label in 1961-62, notably 'You Better Move On, AShot Of Rhythm AndBlues', 'Where Have You Been', 'Soldier Of Love', 'Anna GoTo Him', 'Go Home Girl', and the stereo version of his LP, You Better Move On. Also included is his unfeasibly ra