I have to admit that I’d never heard this artist before. Apparently the song “The Fool” was a big hit. I can see why because it is one of the strongest songs here. Sanford Clark started in the early days of rock and roll, and a lot of the music here fits in that 50s style, ranging from more country based stuff to full rock and roll and rockabilly. Some of the later stuff in the 1960s flirts with other styles. There are some particularly strong things here, although I don’t feel that way about all of it. Then again, this isn’t necessarily my kind of music.

More rockabilly like, this tune is another fun one, but I prefer the opener.

There is a mellower drama and mystique to this tune. It’s a real standout.

While not any kind of Earth-shatteringly unique song, this is an effective old-school rock and roller.

The intensity ramps down here. This is slower and mellower.

This is a lot more country music based. The vocals are lower register.

More rockabilly based, this works pretty well.

The echoey instrumental presence on this is a nice touch. The track has plenty of early rock and roll in the mix, but also some definite country music elements.

The harmonica is a nice touch. This is a bluesy sort of grind that’s a lot of fun.

This old-school rock and roller is no big change, but it’s a good time.

A bit more stripped back, this is all class.

More old school rock and roll is on the menu here.

I really love the saxophone solo on this track. The whole thing is a fun rock and roller.

A bouncy old-school rock and roll sound is on the menu here.

With female backing vocals, this track feels more like early 60s pop rock. The sax is a nice touch on this one, too.

This song feels more retro in nature, but it’s also a little silly. It’s fun.

The blues rock sound on this is more in line with the 60s than it is the 50s. It’s a good time. In fact, it’s one of the standouts for me.

Old-school rockabilly, this is another feels more aligned with the 50s.

Harmonica is back here. The track has some folk and blues built into it. It’s another classy piece of music.

This is more like vintage pop country music. The vocals lean toward the doo wop zone.

Built on more of a 1960s pop rock sound, this is a fun romp.

Bouncy rockabilly is on the menu here.

There is a healthy helping of blues in the mix on this. Harmonica is present in the mix. The track has a lot of class, and is really one of the standouts.

This has a lot of country music in the mix. Then again, given the title, what do you expect?

There is plenty of country music in the mix on this number, too. It has some pop (of the time) sound at play, too. I’m reminded quite a bit of Johnny Cash.

This is more of a 1960s garage rock styled tune. The guitar solo calls to mind surf music. This is another highlight for me.

The horns on this, and really the whole arrangement brings a real big band vibe to bear. This is a big change, and it’s effective. I wouldn’t consider it a standout, but I do like the tune and especially the variety it brings.

An old-school rock and roll tune, this is basically a crooner number.

Country music based, this is meaty and entertaining.

Starting with bluesy piano, this has a jazzy, blues arrangement.

As you might guess, this is basically the same song we heard earlier. It’s a solid number. I think I actually prefer this version.