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RHYTHM AND BLUES HIGHWAY
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The songs selected on this page were chosen because they represent some of the finest examples of Rhythm and Blues music. Some are considered "Icons" of Rhythm and Blues while others have become "Collector's Classic's "over the years. These songs represent some of the most significant Rhythym & Blues material ever recorded.
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"It's Too Soon To Know" by Sonny Til & The Orioles was recorded for It's A Natural records (NYC) and released in 1948. It is considered the first "pure" R&B record that set itself apart from records that preceeded it. |
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"My Reverie" by Gene Mumford and the Larks was recorded for Apollo records (NYC) and released in 1951. Mumford also sang with the Dominoes and Golden Gate Quartet and is considered one of the greatest lead singers of all time. |
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"The Glory of Love" by Rudy West and the Five Keys was recorded for Aladdin records and released in 1951. Man for man, arguably the finest group that ever recorded. |
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"Have Mercy Baby" by Clyde McPhatter and the Dominoes was recorded for Federal records and released in 1952. Clyde would leave the Dominoes and form the Drifters before going solo. Clearly, one of the most imitated singers of all time. |
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"Baby Don't Do It" by the Five Royales was recorded for King records and released in 1952. The Five Royales are considered one of main "forerunners" of Soul. |
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"Part of Me" by Leon Harrison and the Four Buddies was recorded for Savoy records and released in 1952. |
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"Baby It's You" by Pookie Hudson and the Spaniels was recorded for Vee-Jay records and released in 1953. This record launched the career of legendary bassman Gerald Gregory. |
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"Golden Teardrops" by Sollie McElroy and the Flamingos was recorded for Chance records and released in 1953. This song is considered the "Mona Lisa" of R&B. It is simply vocal prefection. |
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"I'll Never Tell" by Willie Winfield and the Harptones was recorded for Bruce records and released in 1953. This was the B-side of "Sunday Kind of Love". |
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"Down in the Alley" by Buddy Baily and the Clovers was recorded for Atlantic records in 1953 but not released until 1957. One of the early "superstars" of R&B that put Atlantic records on the map. |
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