Rhythm And Blues

Early rock & roll derived the lion's share of its en-ergy and inspiration from black music. In the Fif-ties "rock & roll" was often taken to be simply a new name for "rhythm & blues," or "R&B," the music industry's generic term for any popular music primarily produced and consumed by African-Americans.

The R&B scene of the early Fifties was diverse enough to accommodate the suave stylings of a Charles Brown, the earthy, fiery Chicago blues of a Muddy Waters and everything in between. But when one thinks today of R&B in the early Fifties, it's usually the vocal groups that first come to mind—the Drifters, the Dominoes, the Midnighters, so many more. During those years, the years just before rock & roll became a worldwide phenomenon, a new en-ergy came into black vocal group music. In the For-ties it had been dominated by the Ravens, the Orioles and other groups that sang love songs sweet and low, after the fashion of the Ink Spots, who became world famous just before World War II.

Around 1950, though, certain R&B vocal groups began moving away from the sweet tones of the Ink Spots' Bill Kenny and toward something much closer to the sanctified shouts of such contemporary gospel groups as the Soul Stirrers, the Pilgrim Trav-elers and the Swan Silvertones. For some in the black community, this was tan-tamount to blasphemy. The new mix of gospel-style singing, sensual R&B rhythms and risque lyrics on such trend-setting records as "Honey Love" by the Drifters and "Work with Me Annie" by the Mid-nighters was as outrageous to conservatives as the rap excesses of 2 Live Crew would be some thirty-five years later.

(When Sam Cooke launched his pop career in 1957 after six years of singing pure gospel with the Soul Stirrers, the schism among his fans was deeper and more permanent even than what happened among Bob Dylan's folk fans after he went electric in 1965.) For young R&B fans, though—blacks and whites—this was electrifying stuff...

Early rock & roll derived the lion's share of its en-ergy and inspiration from black music. In the Fif-ties "rock & roll" was often taken to be simply a new name for "rhythm & blues,"... read more »
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Rhythm And Blues

Early rock & roll derived the lion's share of its en-ergy and inspiration from black music. In the Fif-ties "rock & roll" was often taken to be simply a new name for "rhythm & blues," or "R&B," the music industry's generic term for any popular music primarily produced and consumed by African-Americans.

The R&B scene of the early Fifties was diverse enough to accommodate the suave stylings of a Charles Brown, the earthy, fiery Chicago blues of a Muddy Waters and everything in between. But when one thinks today of R&B in the early Fifties, it's usually the vocal groups that first come to mind—the Drifters, the Dominoes, the Midnighters, so many more. During those years, the years just before rock & roll became a worldwide phenomenon, a new en-ergy came into black vocal group music. In the For-ties it had been dominated by the Ravens, the Orioles and other groups that sang love songs sweet and low, after the fashion of the Ink Spots, who became world famous just before World War II.

Around 1950, though, certain R&B vocal groups began moving away from the sweet tones of the Ink Spots' Bill Kenny and toward something much closer to the sanctified shouts of such contemporary gospel groups as the Soul Stirrers, the Pilgrim Trav-elers and the Swan Silvertones. For some in the black community, this was tan-tamount to blasphemy. The new mix of gospel-style singing, sensual R&B rhythms and risque lyrics on such trend-setting records as "Honey Love" by the Drifters and "Work with Me Annie" by the Mid-nighters was as outrageous to conservatives as the rap excesses of 2 Live Crew would be some thirty-five years later.

(When Sam Cooke launched his pop career in 1957 after six years of singing pure gospel with the Soul Stirrers, the schism among his fans was deeper and more permanent even than what happened among Bob Dylan's folk fans after he went electric in 1965.) For young R&B fans, though—blacks and whites—this was electrifying stuff...

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Give My Heart A Break - The Complete King Recordings (CD)
Bobby Freeman: Give My Heart A Break - The Complete King... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1232

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(ACE Records) 18 Tracks - 1960-1961, with 16 page booklet - It’s true to say that most of the major rock’n’roll and R&B names from the 1950s have had the majority of their work digitised by now – many of them several times over. It’s...
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Still Spicy Gumbo Stew - Original AFO New Orleans R&B (CD)
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(1962-69 'AFO Records') (59:12/24) BARBARA GEORGE, JOHNNY ADAMS, EDDIE BO, DR. JOHN, TICK TOCKS, WILLIE TEE, WALLACE JOHNSON, NOOKY BOY, ROBBIE LEE, TAMI LYNN, WOODS BROS., TURQUINETTES, ALVIN ROBINSON, JAMES BOOKER. As the good doctor -...
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Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Bop Cat Stomp (CD) Bayou Series Vol.21
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(Ace Records) 28 tracks with 16 page booklet Ian Saddler’s “By The Bayou” series reaches its 21st release this month, with the seventh volume of authentic Rhythm’n’Bluesin’. Presented here are some choice rarities from the vaults of...
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Out Of The Blue (CD)
Willie Hightower: Out Of The Blue (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1520

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(Ace) 10 tracks. Ace Records and SoulTrax Records are proud to announce the release of a brand new recording involving two of soul music’s most distinguished legends. • 77 year-old singer Willie Hightower and 95 year-old producer Quinton...
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Music City Blues & Rhythm (CD)
Various: Music City Blues & Rhythm (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTOP1510

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(Ace Records) 28 tracks with 16 page booklet Something for every shade of Blues fan, from the Juke Joint to the Lounge. Includes 22 tracks making their debut appearance.
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Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Livin', Lovin' & Lyin' (CD)
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(2017/Ace) 28 tracks, 1950S, 12-page booklet with liner notes and details to every track by Ian Saddler, plus many rare photos and label scans. - Back in the early 50s manic Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips, the man who broke Elvis, called his...
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The Best Of Slim Harpo (CD)
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Shreveport Stomp - RAM Records Vol.1 (CD)
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(Ace Records) 25 tracks Ram Records was the creation of the late Mira Smith. A multi-talented musician, studio engineer and songwriter, Mira made many fine recordings both of blues and hillbilly artists. Most of them came from her home...
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Beef Ball Baby! - The New Orleans R&B Sessions (CD)
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(2016/Ace Records) 24 tracks. Long before Fats Domino took the city’s music to the masses, 'Beef Ball Baby!' shows that the New Orleans R&B revolution was already under way. In this package we bring you Chubby 'Hip Shakin' ' Newsom and...
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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) 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 The...
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The Dore Story - Postcards From Los Angeles 1958-1964 (CD)
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(2011/ACE) 28 tracks of rare Rock'n'Roll, Doo Wop and Instumentals 1958-64. Slipcase packaging with 44 page booklet. - A one-man operation run at street level for more than two decades, Hollywood’s Doré label launched the careers of Phil...
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Modernism (CD)
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(Ace) 24 tracks (61:10) with 16 page booklet. 24 tracks of hip-shaking club soul, and vintage R&B compiled by Ady Croasdell and Dean Rudland. The selection would have filled mod dancefloors at any time in the culture’s 50+ year history....
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Bluesin' By The Bayou - I'm Not Jiving (CD)
Various: Bluesin' By The Bayou - I'm Not Jiving (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1471

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(2016/Ace) 28 tracks. Raw blues gems trawled from the swamps of South Louisiana, plus a touch of zydeco. Ten tracks are previously unreleased or alternate takes, while the other 18 are extremely rare.
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New York Blues (King 1951-55) (CD)
Stick McGhee & His Spo-Dee-O-Dee Buddies: New York Blues (King 1951-55) (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD502

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(1994/Ace) 20 tracks
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Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Vocal Groups
Various: Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Vocal Groups Art-Nr.: CDCHD1448

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(2015/Ace) 28 tracks, 1953-1962, 12-page booklet with liner notes and details to every track by Ian Saddler, plus many rare photos and label scans. The history of Bayou vocal groups, Doo-Wop and multiple vocal Rhythm & Blues from...
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Dr. John And His New Orleans Congregation (CD)
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(Ace Records, Mississippi) 18 tracks
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Lipstick, Powder And Paint! The New York Dolls heard them here first
Various: Lipstick, Powder And Paint! The New York Dolls... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1377

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(2013/Ace) 24 tracks, Original recordings 1946-71 by various artists the New York Dolls had covered, 20-page booklet, incl. informative liner notes and tons of great photos.
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Modernists - A Decade Of Rhythm & Soul Dedication (CD)
Various: Modernists - A Decade Of Rhythm & Soul... Art-Nr.: CDKEND431

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks
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Ain't It The Truth! - The Ric & Ron Story Vol. 2
Various: Ain't It The Truth! - The Ric & Ron Story Vol. 2 Art-Nr.: CDCHD1416

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(2014/ACE) 24 tracks
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No More Doggin' - The RPM Records Story Vol.1 1950-53 (2-CD)
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(2014/Ace) 52 tracks w. 16 page booklet. RPM introduced B.B. King, Howling Wolf, Rosco Gordon and dozens more major R&B talents. Features many previously unissued performances, all remastered from fresh sources.
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Kent Harris' R&B Family
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(2012/ACE) 25 tracks
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Just A Little Misunderstanding: Rare And Unissued Motown 1965-68
Dennis Contours & Edwards: Just A Little Misunderstanding: Rare And... Art-Nr.: CDTOP419

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(2014/ACE) 26 tracks
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Too Late Baby - The Old Town Singles 1958-66 (CD)
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(ACE Records) 24 Tracks - The Old Town singles 1958-1966 - Arthur Prysock’s career began in the 1940s and spanned almost 50 years. He recorded hundreds of sides, first as a singer with the Buddy Johnson band and later as a solo artist....
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Rhythm'n'Bluesin' By The Bayou
Various: Rhythm'n'Bluesin' By The Bayou Art-Nr.: CDCHD1363

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(69:11/28) 28 Louisiana R&B and blues rockers - beltin' with rarities and boppin' with unissued tracks.
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Vol.5, The Ace Story
Various: Vol.5, The Ace Story Art-Nr.: CDCHD1351

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(2012/Ace) 24 tracks, recorded 1958-62 for the Ace & Vin labels!
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