Another of the foundation documents of rock ‘n’ roll. The frenetic energy of this album tempered by the fact that I listened to this in the same week that the great man passed away. Many of the tracks here are so embedded in our culture we’re all familiar with them: however I had never listened to this particular album before. It’s a great record from this formative moment in time. For favourite track it’s difficult to look beyond Tutti Frutti, for that opening alone.

Listened to it before?: no

Will listen again?: yes

Favourite track: Tutti Frutti