Dave Edmunds
Producer, singer, songwriter, Dave Edmunds seemed to work Rock's peripheral edge - a throwback to Rock 'n' Roll's happier days. Working with frequent co-conspirator Nick Lowe, Edmunds managed to have a major '71 hit with "I Hear You Knocking." While the song was often referred to as a '50s style Rocker, it was actually a '70's Rock song made to "sound" like an older, more "primitive" recording. Of course, the references to bygone days didn't hurt.
Ironically, Edmunds' best song was not his hit, but rather the fast paced, humor driven Rocker "Crawling From The Wreckage," the ultimate story song about life piling up until it topples.
The best place to start is "The Best of Dave Edmunds." This set provides the essential tracks beyond his "I Hear You Knocking" claim to fame.
Following his early success, Edmunds and Rockpile (with Nick Lowe) signed with Led Zeppelin's Swan Songs label. Given the freedom to Rock 'n' Roll, they took the opportunity. For good old Rock 'n' Roll, with an intelligent twist, go for "Get It" and "Repeat When Necessary."