that's swift instrumentals from the norman petty vaults

Ace Records is well known as the home of the Fireballs, the rocking instrumental combo that legendary producer Norman Petty shepherded to the top of the charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their unprecedented success inspired a generation of instrumental combos, several of whom decided to follow in the Fireballs footsteps and beat a path to Petty's door

"That's Swift" compiles the very best of the non-Fireballs rock instrumentals that Norman Petty cut in the early 1960s, and a rocking little disc it is too. Established professionals like Canada's successful Wes Dakus' Rebels rub shoulders with obscure outfits such as the Tiaras and the Chandelles, all showcasing the patented excitement that Petty pioneered with the Fireballs. There's R&B flavoured items from the Gliders and the Chances, moody melodies from the Techniques, King Pins and Bentleys, and several quasi-surf classics such as 'Jetster', 'Riptide' and 'Termites'. Most of the acts are from New Mexico and West Texas, and feature local guitar heroes like John Wagner (Five Counts) and Ysidro Garcia (Gliders).

As with all of Ace's releases featuring Norman Petty-produced material, "That's Swift" benefits from years of meticulous tape research, and thus boasts much unissued material and top-notch sound. The packed booklet goes into depth about these recordings, the bands that cut them, and Petty's world-renowned production techniques. Utterly essential for all instrumental and Norman Petty fans alike.

Track listing:

1. Door Banger aka Ninety Four Second Surf - THE KING PINS
2. El Gato - THE CHANDELLES
3. Riptide - THE IMPACTS V
4. Skuzzy - THE FIVE COUNTS
5. Sour Biscuits - WES DAKUS' REBELS
6. Exotique - THE RHYTHM MASTERS
7. Las Vegas Scene - THE CANADIAN NOMADS
8. Black Grass - THE CHANCES
9. Wild Jam - THE GLIDERS
10. Manipulator - WES DAKUS' REBELS
11. Torquette or Torquay - THE FIREBALLS
12. Mexican Rock - THE TIARAS
13. Dream Theme or King - THE TECHNIQUES
14. That's Swift - THE FIVE COUNTS
15. Boy Blue - THE KEYMEN
16. Jester - THE CHANDELLES
17. Portugal - THE BENTLEYS
18. Side Winder - WES DAKUS' REBELS
19. Rod Hot Rod - THE KING PINS
20. Termites - THE CORDS
21. Camelback - THE CHANCES
22. Wild Kitten - THE RHYTHM MASTERS
23. Bach's Back! - WES DAKUS' REBELS
24. Skokiaan - THE FAYROS