Cleopatra RecordsDespite the fact that he’s only 38-years-old, Jack White is already a rock icon who has amassed an impressive catalog of music. Now, the singer’s work will be celebrated in a new tribute album, Rockin’ Legends Pay Tribute to Jack White, due out November 19.
As the title suggests, the release features a number of rock veterans performing their own versions of songs from throughout White’s career. The album boasts 14 tracks, including covers of hits from White’s work with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and from his solo album, 2012’s Blunderbuss.
Among the many artists featured on the album are rockabilly pioneers Wanda Jackson, Sonny Burgess, Johnny Powers and Joe Clay, as well as R&B/rock and roll singer Gary U.S. Bonds, R&B saxophonist Big Jay McNeely, pop singer Bobby Vee and country star Shooter Jennings.
To give you an idea of what you can expect from the release, Jackson and Jennings’ rendition of The White Stripes’ “In the Cold, Cold Night” is currently streaming at RollingStone.com.
Here is the track list:
“In the Cold, Cold Night” — Wanda Jackson & Shooter Jennings
“I’m Shakin'” — Big Jay McNeely & Nik Turner
“Salute Your Solution” — Gary U.S. Bonds
“Steady as She Goes” — Sonny Burgess & The Legendary Pacers
“Trash Tongue Talker” — Joe Clay & Cranston Clements
“Another Way to Die” — Robert Gordon & Chris Spedding
“Seven Nation Army” — Knox, Walter Lure & WS Fluke Holland
“Fly Farm Blues” — Johnny Powers
“We’re Going to Be Friends” — Bobby Vee
“Blunderbuss” — Rosie Flores
“Fell in Love with a Girl” — The Dirt Daubers
“You Don’t Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You’re Told) [feat. Cyril Neville]” — Rejected Youth Nation
“Top Yourself” — The Denver Broncos UK
“Icky Thump” — Los Straightjackets
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