For The Love Of Charlie

Charlie Gracie, the legendary Philadelphia-born and raised first generation rock `n' roller whose 1957 hit "Butterfly" helped launch the fabled Cameo Records label, has never stopped recording and touring over the course of the past seven decades. For The Love of Charlie is Gracie's first album of new material in over ten years. Charlie's admitted and enthusiastic admirers include Paul McCartney, who famously covered "Fabulous", Charlie's follow-up to "Butterfly", fellow Beatle George Harrison as well as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Van Morrison (who had Charlie tour with him in recent years).

Ten of the twelve tracks on the new album by the 75-year-old Rockabilly Hall of Famer were produced by Al Kooper who has been a fan of Charlie's since his days as a member of The Royal Teens ("Short Shorts"). Also lending some "love" to the project is Graham Nash, who sings on the new album as does Peter Noone of the Herman's Hermits, who named Charlie as one of the most important influences on his musical career.