Other works

The page which lists other works on which the Stray Cats can be heard or seen, like backing band, performance in movies etc.
It has to be an official release and that release should be the first where the song(s) can be heard or where the Stray Cats can be seen and or heard.
They will be listed according to date of release.
If you know of anymore please mail the_anchorman@arrp.nl

 

1980: Various Artists: Marty Thau Presents 2 X 5

LabelNumberTypeYearIAC
Red StarRED10012 inch vinyl1980Yes

This compilation album from 1980 features five bands
that were considered promising at that time.
One of these bands is the Bloodless Pharaohs
which featured Brian Setzer on guitar.

The Bloodless Pharaohs are featured with:
1. Bloodless Pharaoh
2. Nowhere Fast

Both songs are co-written by Brian Setzer.
However this is new wave/art rock and definitely not Rockabilly

Discogs release number: 1144322

Click a pic to make it big.		 Marty Thau front cover Marty Thau back cover



 

1982: Bill Wyman - Bill Wyman

LabelNumberTypeYearIAC
A&M RecordsAMLH 6854012 inch vinyl1982Yes

Solo album from the now former Rolling Stones bass-player.

Brian Setzer plays guitar on Ride On Baby
Slim Jim Phantom is on the drums on Rio De Janeiro

Discogs release number: 1213752

Click a pic to make it big.		 Bill Wyman front cover Bill Wyman back cover



 

1984: Sixteen Candles

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
MCA RecordsMCA 3601212 inch vinyl 0 7674 16012 1 1984U.S.A.Yes


This is the original soundtrack of the movie starring Mollie Ringwald. The Stray Cats perform Sixteen Candles.
The soundtrack was never released on CD, but the song can also be found on various (bootleg) compilations.

1. Stray Cats - Sixteen Candles
2. Annie Golden - Hang Up The Phone
3. Ira and the Geeks - Geek Boogie
4. Patti Smith - Gloria
5. Thompson Twins - If You Were Here


Click a pic to make it big.		 Sixteen Candles front cover Sixteen Candles back cover



 

1984: Johnny Hallyday - Hallyday 84

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Philips Records818 644-12 X 12 inch vinyl 1984FranceYes


The famous French singer recorded this album in Nashville. Among the guest artists are Carl Perkins and the Stray Cats. The album was first released (in February) as a box set containing 2 records. These records were later (in March) individually sold. The Straycats are on:

. That's Alright Mama
. Johnnie B. Goode (Brian Setzer, Carl Perkins and Johnny Hallyday sing in turns)

The album was later re-released on vinyl and also on CD.
Click a pic to make it big.		 Johnny Hally day Hallyday 84 front cover 'Johnny Hally day Hallyday 84 back cover



1988: George Thorogood and Brian Setzer - Rockin' & Talkin'. A special interview disc

LabelNumberTypeYearIAC
EMI Manhattan SPRO# 04130LP1988Yes



A special interview disc with answers only.
The questions are printed on the back,
so D.J's can make the listener think they are doing the interview.

This interview was taken just before the start of the two touring together.

Brian comments on his then new album Live Nude Guitars,
George comments on his then new Bad To The Bone album
Click a pic to make it big.		 Rockin' N Talkin' front cover Rockin' N Talkin' back cover



 

1989: Les Paul - He Changed The Music

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Falcon Neue Medien20004DVD4013659200048 2004GermanyYes
Video ArtsVAL-3100 / VALZ-205912 inch Laserdisc4988112301009 1989JapanNo
HBO Video?VHS026359033339 1989U.S.A.No


A musical tribute from 18 August 1988 at Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York with and for Les Paul.
The developer of the solidbody electric guitar and inventor of multi-track recording.
The Stray Cats perform Blue Suede Shoes.
At the end of the song Brian invites Les Paul, Eddie van Halen, B.B. King and the other performers back on stage.

1 Les Paul - How High The Moon
2 Les Paul - Lover
3 Eddie Van Halen - Echo Tribune
4 Eddie Van Halen - Back Pain Boogie
5 David Gilmour - Deep In The Blues
6 Carly Simon - It Happens
7 B.B. King - Everyday I Have The Blues
8 Stanley Jordan - Georgia On My Mind
9 Steve Miller - God Bless The Child
10 Rita Coolidge - Am I Blue?
11 The Les Paul Trio - Over The Rainbow
12 The Les Paul Trio - It's Been A Long Time
13 Waylon Jennings - I Really Don't Want To Know
14 Stray Cats - Blue Suede Shoes
15 Les Paul - How High The Moon

The show was broadcasted by HBO television and was released as laserdisc in 1989 in Japan and on VHS in the U.S.A.
The Laserdisc version was labeled The Super Session IX.
In 2004 it was re-released as DVD by Falcon Neue Medien

The whole show can also be seen on Youtube.
For the video on Youtube follow this link: Les Paul - He Changed The Music 1988 [LPCM Audio]
The Stray Cats begin at 49:12.

Click on the pic to make it big.		 Les Paul front cover Les Paul back cover

Les Paul LD front cover Les Paul LD back cover

Les Paul VHS front cover Les Paul VHS back cover



 

1990: Shelley Duvall's Rock 'n' Rhyme

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Video TreasuresVHS 1990U.S.A.Yes


The Stray Cats perform Nine Lives dressed up as cats in this Shelly Duvall movie. There are many bands and musicians in this colorful movie.

The movie was never released on DVD, but you can watch it on youtube:
Shelley Duvall's Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1998 Lyrick Studios VHS Rip)
At around 1:08:43 you can see the Stray Cats

Click on the pic to make it big.		 Rock 'n' Rhyme front cover



 

1992: East Coast Rock

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Castle CommunicationsCD5 017615 932423 1992U.K.Yes


At first glance this may look like any ordinary compilation. But the version of Rock This Town which is on this CD is very much different than the regular version. It is an outtake form their first studio recording.
Very interesting to hear.

Click on the pic to make it big.		 East Coast Rock front cover East Coast Rock back cover



 

1993: Los Rebeldes - La Rosa Y La Cruz

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
EpicCD/LP/CassetteEPC 4738371993SpainYes


This album by the Spanish band was produced by Lee Rocker.
Lee also plays bass on track 9 and 11.
Brian Setzer plays guitar on track 13. This track is basically the same as Waiting For Desiree, but on this album it has Spanish lyrics and is renamed as Esperando A Valerie.

Tracklist
  1. La Rosa Y La Cruz
  2. Libres, Libres
  3. Barcelona, Memphis
  4. Las Dos Caras De La Moneda
  5. Puedes Llamarlo Amor
  6. Tequila
  7. Ella Quiere Mas
  8. Adrenalina
  9. Rock And Roll
  10. Villa Triste Blues
  11. Mala Estrella
  12. Land Of Thousand Dances
  13. Esperando A Valerie


Discogs release number: 922472

Click on the pic to make it big.		 Los Rebeldes front cover



 

1993: Paul Rodgers And Company – Paul Rodgers In Concert

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
VictoryVILP-50Laserdiscnone 1993JapanNo


Registration of the Paul Rodgers and Company concert. Recorded live at The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco on May 19th 1993. Brian Setzer comes on stage and joins on guitar on:
- Can't Be Satisfied
- Rock Me Baby
- Crossroads

This is the only official release. Bootlegs on VHS, DVD and CD do exist.


Click on the pic to make it big.		 Hot Rod Lincoln front cover Hot Rod Lincoln back cover



 

1994: Hot Rod Lincoln

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Hot Rod RecordsCDnone 1994USAYes


The very first album by Hot Rod Lincoln was produced by Lee Rocker, which is clearly stated on the front.
Buzz Campbell is the guitarist and vocalist of this band. Buzz Campbell is now a part of Lee Rocker's band.

Click on the pic to make it big.		 Hot Rod Lincoln front cover Hot Rod Lincoln back cover



 

1999: Z100 Morning Zoo - Christmas '98

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Z100CD011CD0554911040271998USAYes


This CD of Z100, Morning radio show features Brian Setzer and the Brian Setzer Orchestra on:
  • Hump, Dive and Nail

Which is off course Jump, Jive and Wail but with altered lyrics.
Brian Setzer sang and played guitar at Z100 to a prerecorded track.
It also features Nelson on vocals, one of the DJ's of that show.
Brian sings the normal lyrics but Nelson adds the naughty bits.
Discogs release number: 16219612.


Click on the pic to make it big.		 Z100 front cover Z100 back cover



 

1999: Dave Edmunds - King Biscuit Flower Hour

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
King Biscuit Flower Hour Records70710-88048-2CD707108804821999USAYes
King Biscuit Flower Hour RecordsKBFHCD027CD6055637027211999UKNo
CelebrationCELCD 019CD842159702335312000SpainNo


This CD of Dave Edmunds, was recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour over 2 nights.
One of these nights was on 19 June 1983 at the Roseland Ballroom in New York. On that particular night Brian Setzer joins Dave Edmunds on guitar and vocals on:
- C'mon Everybody.


Discogs release number: 4439484 US version (pictured here)
Discogs release number: 13711877 UK version
Discogs release number: 9215190 Spanish version


Click on the pic to make it big.		 Dave Edmunds front cover Dave Edmunds back cover



 

1999: Dylan featuring Setzer - Honky Tonk Blues

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
- none - 70710-88048-22 CD1 150299 1000 21999USAYes


This CD of Bob Dylan, was recorded at Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI, USA. 15 February 1999, where the Brian Setzer Orchestra opened for Bob Dylan

On that particular night Brian Setzer joins Bob Dylan on guitar on:
  • Honky Tonk Blues
  • Ballad Of A Thin Man (plus 5 piece horn section from the BSO)
  • Highway 61 Revisited
  • Rainy Day Woman No. 12 & 35 (plus 5 piece horn section from the BSO)
  • Not Fade Away


Discogs release number: 5250813.


Click on the pic to make it big.		 Honky Tonk Blues front cover

Dave Edmunds back cover



 

2000: Various Artists - Platinum Girl: A Tribute To Blondie

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
CleopatraCLP 07842CD7 41157 07842 82000USANo


This tribute CD to Blondie, features the Swing Cats on:
  • I'm Gonna Love You Too

This song features Slim Jim Phantom on drums, Danny B. Harvey on guitar and Christi Ellen Harris on vocals.
This is the first time the song was released. The same song was later used as a bonus on the Swing Cats - Best Of album.

Discogs release number: 189060.


Click on the pic to make it big.		 Honky Tonk Blues front cover Dave Edmunds back cover



 

2003: Wanda Jackson: Heart Trouble

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
CMH RecordsCD-8708CD0 27297 8708 2 62003USAYes


Lee Rocker plays bass on Woman Walk Out The Door.
This album by the queen of rockabilly features a lot of guest musicians. Please see back for further details.

Click on the pic to make it big.		 Wanda Jackson front cover Wanda Jackson back cover



 

2004: A Tribute To Buddy Holly

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Planet Song8596DVD50551371859652004GermanyYes


A DVD with parts of the 1987 tribute to Buddy Holly.
This tribute was held on 19 December 1987 and it features Brian Setzer.
He performs the following songs:
- Rock Around With Ollie Vee
- Oh Boy

An he can be seen and heard on guitar on:
- Blue Suede Shoes with Carl Perkins.


Discogs release number: 13150250

Click on the pic to make it big.		 Buddy Holly front cover Buddy Holley back cover



 

2005: Various Artists - U.S. Rock Back On Track

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Darrow Entertainment
Bonnier Music 		334 41533CD73323344153392000SwedenYes


This compilation features the following songs, that were recorded for this album:
  • Lee Rocker - Bring It Back Again
  • Slim Jim Phantom - Only Daddy (That'll Walk The Line)
The Lee Rocker song also features: Jim Sagebeil on drums and Brophy Dale and Tara Novick on guitar
The Slim Jim Phantom song also features Jonny Bowler on bass and Tara Novick on vocals and guitar

Discogs release number: 9548542.
The album was released on 5 December 2005.

Click on the pic to make it big.		 US Rock front cover US Rock back cover



 

2006: Michael Ubaldini - Empty Bottles and Broken Guitar Strings

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Blackwater Records-none-CD -none-2006USAYes


Lee Rocker produced songs 4, 6, 7, 10, 14 and 16.
Brian Setzer plays guitar on 14. Don't Say Goodbye
Lee Rocker does the backing vocals on that same song.
  1. The Wedding Proposal
  2. High Maintinence Engine
  3. Down Home Sweet Girl
  4. Scratch My Back
  5. The Seventh Trumpet
  6. Mardi Gras
  7. Jean Harlow
  8. Moonlight Dance
  9. Reckless Heart
  10. Memphis Bound
  11. Tears Of Lonesome Train
  12. The Day The Sky Came Rollin' Dawn
  13. World Comes Crashin' Down
  14. Don't Say Goodbye
  15. Diamond Eyes
  16. Shake & Shimmy
  17. Dark Days Of Confusion
  18. Lonesome Delta
  19. (A Lifetime Of) Bar Band Dues
  20. The Unfaithful Wife


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Discogs release number: 9265910


Michael Ubaldini front cover Michael Ubaldini back cover



 

2007: Super Soul Sessions

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
TOSHIBA-EMI LIMITEDTOBF-5531DVD 49880069537032007JapanYes


This DVD is a registration of the concert of Super Soul Session concert by Hotei, Char and Brian Setzer. This was recorded on 20 January 2007 at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
It is not the whole concert, but it is very good quality. It starts with a session of just Hotei. Then a session of just Brian Setzer. Brian is then joined by Hotei and later also by Char. See the back cover for full details.

Brian Setzer:
1. Rock This Town
2. Runaway Boys
3. Fishnet Stockings
with Hotei:
4. Back Streets of Tokyo
5. Runaway! Johnny
with Hotei and Char:
6. Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie
7. C'mon Everybody
8. Full Moon Party
9. Battle Without Honor or Humanity

For full details please see the backcover.


Click a pic to make it big.		 '83 US Festival front cover '83 US Festival back cover



 

2008: Levi Dexter & Magic with Slim Jim Phantom

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Raucous RecordsRAUDVD 008DVD 8206807008982005UKYes


This was recorded on 13 April 2005 at Oneida Green Bay Rockin' 50's Fest II
Levi Dexter with Magic.
Slim Jim Phantom filled in for Magic's drummer who couldn't make it due to personal circumstances.
  1. Band Introduction By Big Sandy
  2. Oneida Boogie
  3. Levi Dexter Introduction By Big Sandy
  4. I Got So Excited
  5. 16 Chicks
  6. Room To Rock
  7. Rockabilly Idol
  8. Victim Of Kool
  9. Rip It Up
  10. Go, Go, Go!
  11. Okie Boogie
  12. Lonesome Train
  13. I’m Gone
  14. Slow Down
  15. The Other Side Of Midnight
  16. Tear It Up

For full details please see the backcover.


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Discogs release number: 14107142


Green Bay Rockin'50's Fest front cover Green Bay Rockin'50's Fest front back cover



 

2013: '83 US Festival

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Mvd VisualMVD 59469DVD7 60137 59469 7 2013U.S.A.Yes


This DVD is a registration of the original 3 days of the famous US Festival in 1983. You can hear a small interview with Brian Setzer when you see the Stray Cats walking on the US festival. It has two songs from the Stray Cats. Before and between the songs Mark Goodman (former MTV vj) talks about the Stray Cats.
This is the only official DVD release, which sadly only has these two songs.

1. Double Talkin' Baby
2. Rock This Town

Other artists and songs please see the backcover.


Click a pic to make it big.		 '83 US Festival front cover '83 US Festival back cover



 

2013: The best of Fridays

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Shout FactorySF 14141DVD8 26663 14141 22013U.S.A.Yes


This 2013 DVD is a selection of the best episodes from the famous Fridays tv show. The tv show where the Stray Cats first appeared on American television on 16 October 1981.

On disc 4 of this 5-disc DVD set there is episode 41 which features the Stray Cats. Unfortunately it has only 2 of the 4 songs they performed:
1. Stray Cat Strut
2. Rock This Town

However it is in very good quality.

Click a pic to make it big.		 Fridays front cover



 

2016: My Life As A Rockabilly Cat

PublisherTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Thomas Dunne BooksBook hardcover9 781250 076915 525992016U.S.A.Yes


This is Slim Jim Phantom's biography about how the Stray Cats started and all the people he worked with. Slim Jim is a great teller of those tales and the book is a nice read.
Official release date: 16 August 2016.

Click a pic to make it big.		 front cover back cover



 

2017: The Glorious - Afflecks Palace

LabelTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Cleopatra RecordsDigital DownloadSKU CLO0656DA2017U.S.A.Yes


Slim Jim Phantom is featured on drums on Intimate Strangers on this digital download only album from The Glorious.
Official release date: 24 July 2017.

Click a pic to make it big.		 front cover



 

2018: Elvis Tribute Concert '94

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
Air CutsAC2CD80812 CD5 29317 8081192018U.S.A.Yes


This 2018 double CD is a registration of the Elvis Tribute Concert from 8 October 1994.

Even though Lee Rocker is not credited anywhere he can be heard on bass on at least the following songs
  • Kris Kristofferson - That's Alright (with a.o. Scotty Moore and D.J Fontana)
  • Chris Isaak - Blue Moon (with Scotty Moore and D.J Fontana)
  • Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes (with a.o. Scotty Moore)
  • Bryan Adams - Hound Dog (with Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana and The Jordanaires)
  • Michael Bolton - Jailhouse Rock (with a.o. Carl Perkins, Scotty Moore and D.J Fontana)
See the back cover for a complete track listing.

Please go to the Eventolgy page of 8 October 1994 and follow the Youtube links to see Lee Rocker in action.


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Discogs release number: 14421521 		Elvis Tribute '94 front cover Elvis Tribute '94 back cover



 

2022: Rockers for Beto


Lee Rocker can be seen and heard in this promotion for Beto O'Rourke, who ran for governor in the 2022 election. It didn't help, he didn't win.
Other artists are Mario Matteoli, Jeff Klein and Rosie Flores. Willie Nelson ends the promo with a message.
Released on Youtube on 17 October 2022, recording date unknown.

You can listen to it on Youtube, right here. It is a pretty catchy tune.


Click a pic to make it big.		 Rockers for Beto



 

2023: Ann-Margret: Born To Be Wild

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
CleopatraCLO2938CD8894662938252023USAYes


This album by Ann-Margret features Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker on some songs.
It was released on 14 April, 2023.

1 Rock Around The Clock
2 Bye Bye Love (Featuring Slim Jim Phantom on drums)
3 Son Of A Preacher Man (Featuring Lee Rocker on double bass)
4 Earth Angel
5 Why Do Fools Fall In Love
6 The Great Pretender
7 Can't Take My Eyes Off You
8 Born To Be Wild
9 Splish Splash
10 Somebody's In My Orchard (Featuring Slim Jim Phantom on drums and Lee Rocker on double bass)
11 Teach Me Tonight
12 Volare (Featuring Slim Jim Phantom on drums and Lee Rocker on double bass) Listen to it on Youtube
13 Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

The scans are from the CD, but it is also available on vinyl as coke bottle green vinyl and as purple/green/black splatter vinyl.


Click a pic to make it big.		 Ann-Margret front cover

Ann-Margret back cover



 

2023: Billy Burnette with Brian Setzer: Gimme You


Brian Setzer can be heard on guitar on this Billy Burnette song. It was recorded in 1993, but never before released. Billy Burnette published it on his Youtube channel on 21 June 2023.

You can listen to it on Youtube, right here.


Click a pic to make it big.		 Gimme You



 

2023: Linda Gail Lewis: A Tribute To Jerry Lee Lewis

LabelNumberTypeBar CodeYearCountryIAC
CleopatraCL04019CD8894664019232023USAYes


This album by Linda Gail Lewis was recorded at Sun Studios and features Slim Jim Phantom on drums. It was released on 2 June, 2023.


1 Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
2 Rockin'My Life Away
3 High School Confidential
4 I'm On Fire
5 It'll Be Me
6 You Win Again
7 Great Balls Of Fire
8 Movin' On Down The Line
9 Let's Talk About Us
10 Wild One
11 Crazy Arms
12 Lewis Boogie
13 End Of The Road

There are also 5 songs by Linda Gail Lewis and Mickey Gilley as a bonus, but they don't feature Slim Jim Phantom.


Click a pic to make it big.		 Linda Gail Lewis front cover

Linda Gail Lewis back cover