Rhythm And Blues / R&B

One of the direct precursors to the mid-1950s advent of rock and roll, rhythm and blues was a hybrid of straightahead blues and the swinging rhythms of big band jazz, pared down to a more adaptable small combo format. Immensely popular alto saxophonist Louis Jordan was the driving force behind the rise of R&B, perfecting a formula combining a punchy horn section, boogie-based piano, slicing electric guitar, and a danceable rhythmic drive. Jordan's jivey vocals were the perfect complement.

During the postwar era, the race music charts were dominated by small rhythm and blues combos. In addition to Jordan, Roy Milton, Amos Milburn, T-Bone Walker, Joe Liggins and his brother Jimmy, Buddy Johnson, Pee Wee Crayton, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Big Jay McNeely, and countless more specialized in what has become known as jump blues. Their incendiary musical attack opened the door to rock and roll, which in its early years retained the honking saxophones and relentless rhythms that previously defined rhythm and blues. When Clyde McPhatter, The "5" Royales, and Ray Charles added strong gospel influences during the early '50s, the seeds were planted for the eventual ascent of soul music.

One of the direct precursors to the mid-1950s advent of rock and roll, rhythm and blues was a hybrid of straightahead blues and the swinging rhythms of big band jazz, pared down to a more... read more »
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Rhythm And Blues / R&B

One of the direct precursors to the mid-1950s advent of rock and roll, rhythm and blues was a hybrid of straightahead blues and the swinging rhythms of big band jazz, pared down to a more adaptable small combo format. Immensely popular alto saxophonist Louis Jordan was the driving force behind the rise of R&B, perfecting a formula combining a punchy horn section, boogie-based piano, slicing electric guitar, and a danceable rhythmic drive. Jordan's jivey vocals were the perfect complement.

During the postwar era, the race music charts were dominated by small rhythm and blues combos. In addition to Jordan, Roy Milton, Amos Milburn, T-Bone Walker, Joe Liggins and his brother Jimmy, Buddy Johnson, Pee Wee Crayton, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Big Jay McNeely, and countless more specialized in what has become known as jump blues. Their incendiary musical attack opened the door to rock and roll, which in its early years retained the honking saxophones and relentless rhythms that previously defined rhythm and blues. When Clyde McPhatter, The "5" Royales, and Ray Charles added strong gospel influences during the early '50s, the seeds were planted for the eventual ascent of soul music.

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Diamond In The Rough
Syl Johnson: Diamond In The Rough Art-Nr.: CDFP1179

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(1974 'Hi Records') (28:23/10) Digipak - SYL JOHNSON - voc, TEENIE HODGES - gtr, CHARLES HODGES - org, ARCHIE TURNER - pno, LEROY HODGES - bass, HOWARD GRIMES - drums, plus, horns, string section, back-up vox.
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That's All I Need
Andre Williams: That's All I Need Art-Nr.: CDBS171

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R&B, soul, rock and blues from one the real Greats, Andr Supported by his excellent band, he's supplying us with another great set of recordings. Andr shape. Excellent! - Digipak. ANDRé WILLIAMS - voc, MATTHEW SMITH - gtrs, DENNIS COFFEY...
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It's So Fime - Singles 1953-59 (2-CD)
LaVern Baker: It's So Fime - Singles 1953-59 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS537

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CD on JASMINE RECORDS by LaVern Baker - It's So Fime - Singles 1953-59 (2-CD)
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Bo Diddley Is A Songwriter (CD)
Various: Bo Diddley Is A Songwriter (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1260

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks - oustanding multi label collection of Bo Diddley interpretations 1957-2007 ! 20 page booklet. Highlight!***** In his long and illustrious career, the late Ellas McDaniel portrayed his alter ego Bo Diddley as many...
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The Bobby Sheen Anthology 1958-1975 (CD)
Bobby Sheen: The Bobby Sheen Anthology 1958-1975 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1257

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(ACE Records 24 tracks, a career spanning anthology of this soul hero's greatest recordings, including doo wop sides, Phil Spector productions, Northern soul collectables and previously unissued titles. Full color 20 page booklet...
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Sing! Complete Tamla - Motown Singles...plus
SATINTONES: Sing! Complete Tamla - Motown Singles...plus Art-Nr.: CDLUX002

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(2010/ACE) 26 tracks (68:55) The complete Tamla and Motown singles from the company's first male group, including all the alternate versions, plus an incredible 11 previously unissued tracks. 20 page booklet - Limited Edition (3.000)
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Good To Me
Earl Gaines: Good To Me Art-Nr.: CDE1124

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The Nashville veteran comes back with a fine new record, performed by real musicians. He sounds strong as ever, and the songs are hand-picked. Very good. EARL GAINES - voc, JOHN WARD - gtr, JAMES JACKSON -kbds, AL WILDER - bass, STEVE...
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Don't Know Where She Went - Potato Stomp 7inch, 45rpm
Lloyd & Willie: Don't Know Where She Went - Potato Stomp 7inch,... Art-Nr.: REP12019

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Nice R&B twin spin!
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My Baby Has Gone - St.Louis Sunset Twist 7inch, 45rpm
Benny Sharp & Miss Jessie: My Baby Has Gone - St.Louis Sunset Twist 7inch,... Art-Nr.: REP19025

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Wild femme New Breed R&B screamer. Nice instro flip - WHAT A GUITAR!!!
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People You Don't Know... - Don't Stay... 7inch, 45rpm
Gabriel: People You Don't Know... - Don't Stay... 7inch,... Art-Nr.: REP07012

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Driving Blues with a crazy guitar and a rockin' trumpet from 1964.
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You Ain't Puttin' Out ... - O Baby Please 7inch, 45rpm
Earl Williams: You Ain't Puttin' Out ... - O Baby Please... Art-Nr.: REP23018

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Nice R&B tune from 1958! Twin Spin from New Orleans.
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Sloppy Drunk - Chicago Bound 7inch, 45rpm
Jimmy Rogers: Sloppy Drunk - Chicago Bound 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP18019

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Classic CHESS sound! What a nice BLUES ROCKER!
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96 Tears - That's Life 7inch, 45rpm
Big Maybelle: 96 Tears - That's Life 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP02016

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BRILLIANT cover version from 1967!!!
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Big Rock Joe From Kokomo - I'm Nobody's.. 7inch, 45rpm
Piano Red Aka Dr.Feelgood: Big Rock Joe From Kokomo - I'm Nobody's..... Art-Nr.: REP16009

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Pounding R&B Piano Double Sider!
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Fortune Teller - Dimples 7inch, 45rpm
Del-Rays: Fortune Teller - Dimples 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP04025

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Great wigged-out female vocal version of the Hooker classic with great guitar. A real rocker!
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Hold Out Baby - Hi-Fi Baby 7inch, 45rpm
Teddy (Mr.Bear) McRae: Hold Out Baby - Hi-Fi Baby 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP13012

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KILLER R&B SAX ROCKER with stining guitar! WOW!
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Well, Get It - Boogie Chillun 7inch, 45rpm
Big Bo & The Arrows / Nitehawks: Well, Get It - Boogie Chillun 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP02015

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Hot cover version of 'John Lee Hooker' calssic blues bopper!!!!
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You Gonna Miss Me - Ramble 7inch, 45rpm
Albert Washington: You Gonna Miss Me - Ramble 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP23015

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Early 1960's blues mover with twanging guitar.
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Take Some And Leave Some - Blow My Baby...7inch, 45rpm
Mule Thomas: Take Some And Leave Some - Blow My... Art-Nr.: REP20004

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Guitar & Harp Blues Bop! Ultara rare on Original 45rpm.
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Chocolate Fizz - Goldie The Green Eyed... 7inch, 45rpm
Sax Kari: Chocolate Fizz - Goldie The Green Eyed...... Art-Nr.: REP11010

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Nice rockin' sax tune from New Orleans'! Recorded 1957!
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Stubborn As A Mule - I Wanna Go Back 7inch, 45rpm
Griffin Brothers (& Margie Day): Stubborn As A Mule - I Wanna Go Back 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP07002

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Top R&B two sider feat. Margie Day (also singer for Floyd Dixon & His Combo) and Tommy Brown.
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Sloppy Twist - Hello 7inch, 45rpm
Thomas 'Little Jr.' Cannaday: Sloppy Twist - Hello 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP03014

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Fantastic 1960's instrumental dancer with wild driving guitar. Nice flip too!
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Watch Dog - Let Me Be Your Friend 7inch, 45rpm
Jimmy Good: Watch Dog - Let Me Be Your Friend 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP07010

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Early 60's R&B mover with a laid back but killer flipside.
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Drill Daddy Drill - Must Go Out And Play 7inch, 45rpm
Dorothy Ellis: Drill Daddy Drill - Must Go Out And Play 7inch,... Art-Nr.: REP05006

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Crazy nasty Jump R&B tune from the early 50s! Hard-to-find!
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Alley Rat - Dressed In Plaid 7inch, 45rpm
King Coleman: Alley Rat - Dressed In Plaid 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP11011

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Sleazy R&B mover from 1961 with frantic and super hot sax!
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