Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

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Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

This is where it all started. Classic R&B from the 1940s through the early 1960s laid the foundation for soul, funk and rock ’n’ roll. Raw vocals, killer grooves, and no-nonsense storytelling – the blueprint of American music culture.

From the Greats to the Labels That Built Them

Discover legends like Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, and Wynonie Harris, plus treasures from the vaults of Atlantic, Chess, Specialty and more. These CDs and vinyls are essential for collectors and true rhythm lovers.

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Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

This is where it all started. Classic R&B from the 1940s through the early 1960s laid the foundation for soul, funk and rock ’n’ roll. Raw vocals, killer grooves, and no-nonsense storytelling – the blueprint of American music culture.

From the Greats to the Labels That Built Them

Discover legends like Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, and Wynonie Harris, plus treasures from the vaults of Atlantic, Chess, Specialty and more. These CDs and vinyls are essential for collectors and true rhythm lovers.

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​(Ace Records) 29 tracks A large, jovial, friendly man, Billy now runs a soul food restaurant in Harlem, where the juke box holds many of his Old Town singles. When a contingent of English R&B fans descended on the restaurant one summer...
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The Man Who Invented Soul (4-CD)
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(Music On CD) 94 tracks This 4CD book set is essential for fans of Sam Cooke, even if it doesn't include any of his gospel recordings or the work from the last year of his career. Every few minutes, this collection is a reminder of how...
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Headin' For The Poorhouse - What To Do When Money is Through? (CD)
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1-CD (Digipak) with 36 page booklet, 30 tracks. Total playing time approx. 78 min. We all know the situation where money is tight, barely enough for rent or a decent life. But it gets even worse! The moving 30 songs on this Bear Family...
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Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Nights Of Sin, Dirty Deals And Love Sick Souls (CD)
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(Ace Records) 28 tracks A spicy mix of rarities, alternates and previously unissued R&B goodies from South Louisiana and S.E. Texas, where you are never too far from a bayou and some good rockin’ music. This 15th compilation in the 'By...
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Ask The Girl Who Knows - The Best Of 1958-69 (CD)
Claudine Clark: Ask The Girl Who Knows - The Best Of 1958-69 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1189

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks with 16 page booklet. Everything you wanted to hear by Philadelphia's mulit-talented and mysterious Claudine Clark, including some alternate takes, pseudonymous recordings, great previously unissued tracks and...
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Rhythm'n'Bluesin' By The Bayou - Rompin' & Stompin' (CD)
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(Ace Records) 28 tracks, Letting the good times roll again, with this second visit to the dynamic South Louisiana R&B scene there is no waver in the quality of music. We’ve added the work of another Louisiana record man, Sam Montel from...
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The Monument Years (CD)
Arthur Alexander: The Monument Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD805

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(1965-72 'Monument') (77:39/28) 28 long-lost treasures by the stylish country-soul artist whose songs were recorded by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. These tracks come from the vaults of Nashville's Monument and Sound Stage 7...
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Etta James - Rocks (CD)
Etta James: Etta James - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17750

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1-CD (Digipak) with 36-page booklet, 29 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. With Etta James, Bear Family Records® finally dedicates itself to the most rocking recordings of one of the most important and successful Afro-American...
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Ike Turner - Rocks (CD)
Ike Turner: Ike Turner - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17679

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1-CD (Digipak) with 36 page booklet, 33 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. Ike Turner proved to be a challenging and polarizing character, considered moody, irascible and aggressive, even towards his partner. Despite all his...
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On The Prowl With The Wolf (CD)
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1-CD (Digipak) with 36 page booklet, 32 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. The wolf, intelligent pack animal or lone hunter, main character in classic fairy tales and polarizing character, has long since found its way into the...
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Here, There And Everywhere - Black America Sings John Lennon, Paul McCartney And George Harrison (CD)
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(Ace Records) 22 tracks incl. 19-page booklet The Beatles were known for their shared love of black American music. Their versions of songs by artists such as the Miracles, the Marvelettes, Arthur Alexander, Barrett Strong, the Isley...
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Country And Western Meets Rhythm And Blues (CD)
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Best of Country & Western (LP)
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(Tangerine Records) 13 tracks A new entry in the canon of genius Ray Charles The first black artist to record a country music album His original iconic country recordings include “I Can't Stop Loving You” and “Seven Spanish Angels”...
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Best of Country & Western (CD)
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(Tangerine Records) 13 tracks, digisleeve A new entry in the canon of genius Ray Charles The first black artist to record a country music album His original iconic country recordings include “I Can't Stop Loving You” and “Seven Spanish...
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Crying Time (CD)
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(Tangerine Records) 12 tracks, digisleeve The success of the 1962 albums Modern Sounds in Country And Western Music paved the way for Charles' creative freedom as an artist. As his career progressed, he continued to show his deep...
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Rhythm Blues Party (CD)
Frank Ballard: Rhythm Blues Party (CD) Art-Nr.: CD813223

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(Sun Records) 12 tracks Frank Ballard brings the mood to Sun Records' 70th anniversary celebration with the remastered Rhythm Blues Party. Nicknamed “The Golden Voice,” he brings each track to life with his powerful vocals, accompanied...
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Jump and Shout (CD)
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(J&S) 26 tracks - greasy post-R&B pre-Soul dancers!
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T-Bird Party! - A Swangin' Slew O' Greasy R&B - 1957-61 (CD)
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(Lido Records) 17 tracks - crazy, greasy, black R&B songs - 1957-64. really wicked novelty and dance songs
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Shake 'Em Up Baby - Memphis Rhythm & Blues (CD)
Frank Ballard: Shake 'Em Up Baby - Memphis Rhythm & Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CD813520

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(Sun Records) 16 tracks Frank Ballard, nicknamed “The Golden Voice”, brings every track on this compilation to life with his powerful vocals and affinity for Memphis rhythm and blues. With hits like “Boney Maroney,” “New Orleans Hey Hey...
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East Side Story Vol.1-12 (13-LP Box-Set, Ltd.)
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(East Side Story) 156 tracks - 40th Anniversary For half a century one classic R&B/Soul/Doo Wop/Oldies series has stood the test of time and lives on forever in the heart's & minds of loyal, adoring listeners the world over: The East...
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On The Dancefloor With More Fingersnaps - 31 More Pops To Make The Party Shake! (CD)
Various: On The Dancefloor With More Fingersnaps - 31... Art-Nr.: BCD17745

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1-CD (Digipak) with 36-page booklet, 31 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. Follow-up album to our debut 'Fingersnap!' CD (BCD17718) in the 'On the Dancefloor' series on Bear Family Records®. The second installment delivers 31...
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King Of Zydeco 1954-1960 (CD)
Clifton Chenier: King Of Zydeco 1954-1960 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDFA5715

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(Fremaux & Associes) 24 Tracks - The Rhythm'n'Blues years 1954-1960! This outstanding compilation highlights the early rhythm’n’blues-driven years of Clifton Chenier, the undisputed King of Zydeco. Spanning 1954 to 1960, these 24 tracks...
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The Grand Master 1944-1962 - His Inspiration - His Influence (7-CD)
Ray Charles: The Grand Master 1944-1962 - His Inspiration -... Art-Nr.: CDFA5873

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(Frémeaux & Associés) 170 tracks in slipcase, incl. 28-page booklet He remains one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century, and Ray Charles is considered a pioneer of rock 'n' roll, a genius of soul and modern R&B, and the...
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