Red Hot

Billy Lee Riley was blessed with one the most raw, exciting voices in first-generation rockabilly. His hit "Red Hot" is a rough, frenzied rock-&-roll gem for the ages, and it gives this excellent anthology its name. The 26 tracks here include Riley's biggest hits, like the title track and the equally immortal "Flying Saucers Rock 'n' Roll," as well as a host of tunes that missed the charts but match his signature songs for infectious energy. Riley's R&B-tinged rockabilly roar has never been better served.