Candy Hunter Archive
Investigation
Rockin' Rockin' Boogie Sessions
This page ties together the BMI registration, Candy's personal writings, the Nashville session account, and Alvin Taylor's witness confirmation into a single investigative view.
Rockin' Rockin' Boogie— Listen Now
BMI Registration
VerifiedWork TitleRockin' Rockin' Boogie
WritersSeabrun Whitney Hunter / Richard W. Penniman
Split50% / 50% — Reconciled
PublisherPayten Music
StatusActive BMI registration
Nashville Session
DocumentedStudioPete Drake's Nashville studio
Songs RecordedI Saw What You Did, Standing Right Here
SourceCandy's personal written account
DrumsAlvin Taylor (confirmed)
MastersLost while touring (per Candy's account)
Witness Testimony
ConfirmedWitnessAlvin Taylor
RoleDrummer on Rockin' Rockin' Boogie session
ConfirmationIdentified Candy as the writer
MediumDirect communication (text/Instagram)
SignificanceIndependent corroboration of Candy's account
Songs Comparison
| Song | BMI | Session | Writers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin' Rockin' Boogie | Yes — reconciled | Unknown studio | Hunter / Penniman | BMI Verified |
| I Saw What You Did | Not found | Pete Drake's Nashville | Attributed by Candy | Candy's Account |
| Standing Right Here | Not found | Pete Drake's Nashville | Attributed by Candy | Candy's Account |
Candy's Session Account
In his personal writings, Candy described the Nashville recording session in detail. He named Pete Drake's studio as the location, listed the participating musicians, and identified the songs recorded during the session. He also described the circumstances under which the master recordings were lost.
"The master was lost while touring, but we had a good idea where it was."
Evidence Screenshot Placement Checklist
- BMI publisher page for Payten Music showing Rockin' Rockin' Boogie
- BMI detail page showing 50/50 Hunter / Penniman split
- Alvin Taylor text confirmation
- Alvin Taylor Instagram message screenshot
- Candy email describing Nashville session
- Candy 2020 personal announcement
Disclaimer: This page presents factual evidence from BMI records, personal writings, and witness testimony. It does not constitute legal advice or make legal claims. All evidence is presented for historical documentation purposes. © 2026 Canryn Production. All rights reserved.