RHYTHM AND BLUES HIGHWAY

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"Over a Cup of Coffee" by George Grant and the Castelles was recorded for Grand records (Philly) and released in 1954.  The Castelles were one of the early originators of the "Philly" sound.  

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"Wedding Bells Are Ringing In My Ears" by Sonny Gordon and the Angels" was recorded for Grand records (Philly) and released in 1954. Another prime example of the early "Philly" sound.  

  "Secret Love" by the Bobby Lester and the Moonglows was recorded for Chance records (Chicago) and released in 1954.   Truly one of the finest harmonizing Vocal Groups of all time.                                                                                           

  "Earth Angel" by Cleve Duncan and the Penquins was recorded for Dooto records (Los Angeles, CA) and released in 1954.   A classic example of the "West Coast Sound".

  "Please Be Mine" by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers was recorded for Gee records (NYC) and released in 1955.  This was the B-side of "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and is a worthy companion to the more popular A-side.                                            

  "Your Promise to be Mine" by the Drifters was recorded for Atlantic records (NYC) in 1956.  Clyde McPhatter had left the group but Gerhardt Thrasher stepped up to the lead mike and tore this song apart.  A true R&B classic.                                                    

  "They Say" by Ronald "Poosie" Miles and the Rainbows was recorded for Rama records (NYC) and released in 1956.  A real "Collector's" favorite.                                   

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"Walking the Street Alone" by the Love-Letters was recorded for Acme records  (Long Island, NY) and released in 1957.

  "Please Say You'll Be Mine" by the Sunbeams"  was recorded for Acme records (Long Island, NY) and released in 1957.  

  "Don't Say  You're Sorry" by the Kingsmen was recorded for Club 51 records (Chicago) and released in 1957.

  "One Million Years" by James Sheppard and the Heartbeats was recorded for Guyden records (Philly) and was released in 1959.  This would be the last recording by the group.  Shpeeard would then go on to form Shep & the Limelites.