Various Artists - The History Of Rhythm And Blues Volume Four 1957-1962

Rhythm And Blues

£23.38

Format: 4 x CD
Catalogue No.: R010CD
Barcode: 5060331750185
Release Date: 22 Oct 2021
Genre: Soul

Long deleted box set finally repressed. The History of R&B series of CDs is the first attempt to put together a comprehensive cross-label compilation showcasing the most important and influential records in the rise of Rhythm & Blues. Volume Four takes the story up to the end of 1962. We have defined R&B as the accidental synthesis of jazz, gospel, blues, ragtime, country, pop and Latin into a definable form of black music, influencing all popular music from the 1950s to the present day. Other useful definitions include Robert Palmer's in Rock & Roll: An Unruly History, as 'a catchall rubric used to refer to any music that was made by and for black Americans', or Chip Deffaa's in Blue Rhythms as 'popular music that arose in black communities after the swing era and before the arrival of the Beatles.' Seriously well-presented… just about as wide a variance of sounds and styles as you could imagine…gives full concise background notes to each and every one of the 124 tracks…I wish I’d have had something like this bought for me when I was just setting out on (my journey) - Tony Watson, Blues & Rhythm // A tremendous compilation that superbly charts the evolution of rhythm and blues from hard urban blues through to popular soul sides. As good a primer to the music we love as you will find! - Red Lick // My wife gave me this for Christmas and it has hardly been off the CD player since. I love this series and the track selection and the pages of notes that accompany the sets are highly informative. Sound quality is excellent. - Bruce the Moose // A magnificent journey through time via unforgettable tunes and rhythms. Not to mention the brilliant accompanying booklet and evocative photographic material. At this price it”s a steal- Just buy it and enjoy! - B.M. Martin // An illustrated 28 page booklet includes detailed sleeve notes with track-by-track commentary on each song.

Track listing : CD1.Big City Blues. 1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City 2. Bo Diddley - Road Runner 3. Otis Rush - My Baby Is A Good 'Un 4. Slim Harpo - I'm A King Bee 5. Memphis Slim - Steppin' Out 6. Jimmy McCracklin - The Walk 7. Katie Webster - Baby Baby 8. Charles Clark - Hidden Charms 9. Magic Sam - 21 Days In Jail 10. Little Milton - Long Distance Operator 11. Albert Collins - Collins' Shuffle 12. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae 13. Guitar Frank - Wild Track 14. Junior Wells - Little By Little 15. Willie Cobbs - You Don't Love Me 16. Little Walter - I Had My Fun 17. Howlin' Wolf - Wang Dang Doodle 18. Betty James - I'm A Little Mixed Up 19. Johnny Guitar Watson - Looking Back 20. Jimmy Reed - Baby, What You Want Me To Do 21. Freddie King - Hide Away 22. Sonny Boy Williamson - Somebody Help Me 23. Elmore James - Shake Your Moneymaker 24. B.B. King - Rock Me Baby 25. John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom 26. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights, Big City 27. Albert King - I Get Evil 28. Buddy Guy - First Time I Met The Blues 29. Bo Diddley - I Can Tell 30. Howlin' Wolf - You'll Be Mine 31. Muddy Waters - You Need Love // CD2 It’s the Rhythm! : 1. The Five Royales - Think 2. Dave Bartholomew - Monkey Speaks His Mind 3. Evelyn Freeman - Didn't It Rain 4. Bobby Freeman - Do You Wanna Dance 5. Mose Allison - Parchman Farm 6. Chuck Berry - Memphis 7. Big Joe Turner - Jump For Joy 8. Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues 9. Guitar Junior - Roll Roll Roll 10. Link Wray - Rumble 11. Huey 'Piano' Smith - Don't You Just Know It 12. Roy Hamilton - Don't Let Go 13. Ritchie Valens - La Bamba 14. Bill Doggett - Hold It 15. Tarheel Slim - Wildcat Tamer 16. Ray Charles - What'd I Say (Pt 1) 17. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over 18. Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step 19. Etta James - I Just Want To Make Love 20. Roland Alphonso - Back Beat 21. Phil Upchurch - You Can't Sit Down 22. Tippie & The Clovers - Bossa Nova Baby 23. Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man 24. King Coleman - Crazy Feelin' 25. Chuck Berry - Almost Grown 26. The Flares - Foot Stomping Pt 1 27. Chris Kenner - Land Of 1000 Dances 28. James Brown - Night Train 29. The Five Du-Tones - Shake A Tail Feather 30. Richard Berry - Louie, Louie // CD3 Soul Sources : 1. Isley Brothers - Shout Pt 1 2. Swan Silvertone Singers- Oh Mary Dont You Weep 3. Ruth Brown - I Don't Know 4. Larry Williams - She Said Yeah 5. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around 6. Little Willie John - You Hurt Me 7. Ben E. King - First Taste Of Love 8. The 5 Royales - I Got To Know 9. Ray Charles - (Night Time Is) The Right Time 10. James Brown - I'll Go Crazy 11. Roscoe Shelton - Please Think It Over 12. The Miracles - Shop Around 13. The Staple Singers - This May Be The Last Time 14. Ike & Tina Turner - I Idolize You 15. Aretha Franklin - Today I Sing The Blues 16. The Gay Poppers - I Want To Know 17. Bobby "Blue" Bland - Cry Cry Cry 18. The Contours - Whole Lotta Woman 19. Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit 20. Prince La La - She Put The Hurt On Me 21. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You 22. Little Junior Parker - Driving Wheel 23. Charles Sheffield - It's Your Voodoo Working 24. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions 25. Solomon Burke - Stupidity 26. Benny Spellman - Lipstick Traces 27. Nolan Strong - Mind Over Matter 28. Irma Thomas - Don't Mess With My Man 29. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me 30. Marvin Gaye - Hitch Hike 31. The Impressions - I'm The One Who Loves You // CD4 Popular Sounds : 1. The Coasters - I'm A Hog For You 2. Barrett Strong - Money 3. Magnificents Ozeta 4. Lavern Baker - It's So Fine 5. The El Cincos - Oh Baby, You Have To Go 6. Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me 7. Silhouettes - Get A Job 8. Charles Brown - I Wanna Go Home 9. Wynona Carr - Heartbreak Melody 10. The Clovers - Love Potion No. 9 11. The Fiestas - So Fine 12. Eddie Bo - Every Dog Got Its Day 13. Aaron Neville - Over You 14. Hank Ballard - The Twist 15. The Olympics (Baby) - Hully Gully 16. The Mar-Keys - Last Night 17. Gary U.S. Bonds - New Orleans 18. The Coasters - Shoppin' For Clothes 19. Maurice Williams - Stay 20. Don & Bob - Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 21. Ernie K-Doe A Certain Girl 22. The Crystals - There's No Other 23. Ray Charles Hit The Road Jack 24. The Falcons - Workin' Man's Song 25. Arthur Alexander - A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues 26. Dion - Born to Cry 27. Dee Dee Warwick - You're No Good 28. Eugene Blacknell - Jump Back 29. The Shirelles - Love Is A Swingin' Thing 30. Ritchie Barrett - Some Other Guy 31. Joe Jones - California Sun 32. The Beatles - Love Me Do