Often overlooked as one of the greatest hit-makers in Rock 'n 'Roll's storied history, Freddy Cannon made rock & roll records; great noisy rock & roll records and all of them were infused with a gigantic drum beat that was an automatic invitation to shake it on down anyplace there was a spot to dance. Freddy Cannon remained true to the beat and made some really great fun rock & roll records in the bargain. Cannon is sometimes known as Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon. His nickname comes from the big bass drum sound on his records.

Boom Boom Rock 'n' Roll: The Best of Freddy Cannon features 24 classic Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon songs, including the Top 10 hits "Palisades Park," "Talahassee Lassie" and "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans".