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The

R and B

Records Story

RABCD-1301
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Review first published: 26.09.2002

Formed in Hollywood, Ca in 1954, the R and B label brought us some great Rock, Rhythm & Blues and Gospel recordings in it’s short existence.

This CD entertains you with all of the above. Vocal Groups, Solo Artists, Honkin’ Instrumentals await you here. Almost one hour of pure listening pleasure.

Let’s see what’s in store!!

All recordings on the R and B label.

1. Hearts Of Stone – Jewels ’54 (The original that became a hit for Otis Williams & The Charms on Deluxe.) play

2. Runnin’ – flipside (Hearts’ got ya swingin’! Well continue on this one!)

3. Mambo Hop – Oscar Saldana ’54 (Latin band! Honkin’ Sax of Oscar with vocals by the band. MAMBO!!!)

4. Bop Hop – flipside (This Instrumental gets ya’s JUMPIN’!!)

5. Oh Yes I Know – Jewels ’54 $150 (They love to Swing!)

6. A Fool In Paradise – flipside (They CAN Slow it DOWN! Nice Ballad)

7. Late Rising Moon – Earl Curry & Blenders ’54 $300 (Snuggler here!) play

8. I Want To Be With You – flipside (You had your two ballads in a row. Time for another easy swing!)

9. Rosalie – Johnny Torrance & Jewels ’54 $200 (Keep Movin’)

10. Living From Day To Day – flipside (Blues Ballad!)

11. He Walks With Me – Stars Of Bethel ’54 (Mid Tempo Gospel Harmony)

12. There Is A Fountain – flipside (Nudder Gospel. Good, Good Harmony)

13. Rock It – Rocking Brothers ’55 (’55 on Imperial also) (Rockin’ Latin/Jitterbug mix Instrumental. Really moves!) play

14. Behind The Sun – flipside (Strand or easy swing to this Great Instrumental)

15. I’m Crying – Rudy Jackson & Mel-O-Aires ’55 $150 (Very, very nice Ballad)

16. Enfold Me – flipside (Oh well! Back to the floor and swing some more!)

17. Without A Friend – Ray Agee ’55 $200 (References say & Group! No group! But a goooood solo ballad!)

18. I Need You – flipside (Rock with Ray and a female back up group)

19. Try & Get Me – Earl Curry & Blenders ’55 $300 (Mid Tempo! Very Good!)

20. Dream – flipside (Quick Latin Beat)

21. Chop Chop – Chuck Higgins ’55 (The Super Sax of Chuck & his band)

22. Rock – flipside (And Rock is what you will do to this Fantastic Instrumental).

There are the twenty-two (22) tracks that R and B Records gave us in two short years.

I found each and every track on this CD to be completely enjoyable. I know you will also.

Brand new release for 2002. Pick it up at any of your favorite Oldies Music Emporiums.

As always, have a problem finding this CD, drop me an E for assistance.

In Harmony:

Bruce (DooWop DJ)

ellupo@comcast.net