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Rare and Unreleased
Group Harmony Gems
Volumes 10 and 11
Here we are again. Two more great volumes in the Rare & Unreleased series by City Sounds. I guess there is no end to what lies hidden in the realm of Vocal Group Harmony from the 50’s & 60’s. Seems like every six months or so we are treated with yet more volumes of forgotten or never heard before songs.
These two volumes are no exception. Like the nine volumes proceeding, volumes 10 & 11 are stoc ...
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DOO WOP SOUVENIRS VOL. 1
Hanging Out With The Boys
Don’t precisely know what the story is on this CD. It is track for track the same as a previoulsy reviewed CD from early ’99. Bombshell Oldies on Sea Breeze Records. Whether or not the new package was created for National distribution or what. I do remember the original CD was only available at select outlets.
However, since it is now available at all oldies emporiums, or should be. It is worth a ...
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THE GROOVE STORY
R&B From The Radio Corporation Vol #2
Continuing with Radio Coporations R&B Gems from the 50’s. Here we have twenty-eight (28) more tracks al; from RCA’s subsidary Groove Records. The Du Droppers, Twilighters, Dappers, King Curtis again, Big John Greer and many others to Shake, Rattle & Roll ya’s. Man this music is HOT!!! Let’s do it! ...
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HONKIN’ ‘N’ HOLLERIN’
R&B From The Radio Corporation Vol#1
Twenty eight (28) tracks of Jump, Swing and Blues R&B from Radio Corporation Of America’s recording labels. RCA, Groove & Vik Labels. R&B artists that will have your toes tapping and hips swaying. Otis Blackwell, Roy Gines, Mr Bear (Theodore McRae) & His Bearcats, Wailing King Curtis, Saxman Big Al Sears. All here to thoroughly entertain you with great R&B tunes from the early 50’s. Got to like th ...
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ALTAR OF DREAMS
Classic East Coast Doo Wop & Girl Groups
Here are twenty-four (24) tracks from the archives of Golden Crest & Shelley Records. Vocal Group recordings from 1958 – 1964. Golden Crest and it’s subsidiary Shelley were based out of Long Island, New York. The majority of it’s groups coming from Long Island, Queens & Brooklyn, New York.
Here we have a good mixture of Urban & Suburban sounds of the area. Brooklyn’s Kact-Ties, Gino & the Dells f ...
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GROUP HARMONY & JUMP
The Legendary DIG Masters Vol. 5
As stated in the above title, this is #5 in the series of Johnny Otis’ Dig Label of Los Angeles, Calif. Here are 26 tracks from the archives of this Great Label. The majority of these will be unreleased material. Guess it just goes to show how many songs were recorded during the 50’s era. Just could not get them all to Market. Sure glad ACE and other CD producers are giving us the chance to hear t ...
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MIAMI ROCKIN' DOO WOP
FROM THE CHART LABEL
Federal, King, Deluxe Records loss was Miami, Florida’s gain. Henry Stone left the Cincinnati labels in 1954 to start his own R&B in Sunny Florida. Miami was his landing place and the Chart Label his creation.
On this CD we are treated to 28 tracks from Chart. The Champions, The Charms (Otis Williams’ original group), Johnny (Brazil) & Marsha (Mea Allen), Evergreens and others. A mixture of Rock ...
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ACAPPELLA
The Sound Of The City
The summer night’s are hot and steamy! The City is alive with activity! From the Corner under the street lamp. In the vestibules of six story walk ups. From the platforms of the Subway. Anywhere the accoustics are right, can be heard the sound of Harmony. Groups of young men gathered to sing the songs of their idols. Whether it is in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit or any oth ...
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Georgia Vocal Groups
Have no idea where this CD originated. As can be told by the Label and lack of a Bar Code.
However this CD goes to show you that even though this music was not played on the airwaves in Georgia during the 50’s era, the music was not lost down there. Here are thirty (30) tracks of great R&B and Rock tracks that originated from the towns and cities of the Peach State. Some on small unknown labels a ...
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The ROB ROYS
Meet
The QUINTONES
From the streets of the Bronx, New York to the small city of York, Pennsylvania.
The Rob Roys meet the Quin-Tones. All of the respective groups’ releases are on this CD. A definite contrast in Harmonies. I think you will enjoys these sounds.
The Rob Roys, from the Bronx, New York City. Lead by the distinct voice of Norman Fox, backed by Bobby Trotman – 1st tenor, Andre Lily – 2nd tenor, Robert T ...
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STREETHEART
A StreetHeart Named Desire
Far from my usual CD reviews! However, this one needs to be in the public eye!
A World dominated by Male Vocal Groups, is now being penetrated. And! You guys take heed!! STREETHEART is here! From the sounds on this CD, they are HERE to stay!!
This CD knocked me back!! There is honestly one FANTASTIC track followed by another from beginning to end. These Gals can HARMONIZE!!!!!! No matter which o ...
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Legends Of Doowop
- Alive -
I want you all to take a good look at the cover of this CD. What do you see? Well let me tell you what I see! I see four guys on the corner HARMONIZING! Nope, I don’t see four middle aged men at all. I see four guys about 17 or 18 yrs Old, STILL. When you listen to the tracks of this CD, you’ll agree also. This music has retained the youth in (From left to right) Frank Mancuso of the Imaginations, ...
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WEST COAST VOCAL GROUP TREASURES
Volumes 1 & 2
From an unknown source comes two (2) volumes of rare and sometimes unknown songs from the Pacific coast. Twenty-nine (29) tracks on each CD. Released recordings, acappella demos. Rock & Ballads, some Gospel. All in All a good mix. I found these two CDs rather enjoyable to listen to. Of course there are few that I could have done without.
One reason to add these CD’s to your collection, are the ra ...
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Modern Vocal Groups Volume 4
Here it is! Volume #4 of Ace Records series on Modern Records and subsidiary RPM’s Vocal Groups.
On this one we are treated to some real rare sides. Not only the rare, but even a very young Paul Anka. Yep! His first recording was for Modern Records back in 1956. Twenty-five (25) more from the vaults of Los Angeles’ Modern Records. Jumpers, boogies and ballads! Something here for everyone!
Let’s ...
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SPECIAL DELIVERY
Be Anyting But Be Mine
Are you in for a TREAT with this CD.
Special Delivery! Not your normal Quartet, Quintet or even Sextet. This is a PERFECT BLEND of SUPERB Voices. An Acappella Octet that will just BLOW YOU AWAY!! Special Delivery Delivers a Special Product.
I have listened to this CD at least five times through. For the life of me I can not pick a favorite track. From Rhythm & Blues, beautiful ballads and even c ...
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WEST COAST VOCAL GROUP TREASURES
Volume 3
Here is the third in the series of West Coast Vocal Group Treasures.
Again a good mix of late 40’s to mid 60’s Rhythm & Blues, Rockers & Ballads from the Left Coast of the United States.
As in the first two volumes we are treated to some rare and even unreleased Vocal Group Gems. Even a couple of acappella demos thrown into the mix.
On a whole I found this CD rather enjoyable. I believe you wil ...
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CLASSIC CORNER COLLECTIONS
Rare and Vintage Rhythm and Blues Sounds
In this CD we have another Collectors fine, fine material.
This CD lends itself to the quiet time. Time to enjoy the company of your Special Someone. To dance close or sit and snuggle. Sipping your favorite beverage and simply enjoying the company of the one you hold dear.
The greater number of the tracks on this CD are Sizzlin’ Ballads. Some of these songs Will actually Smoke your Socks and Cur ...
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CLIFTON RECORDS PRESENTS
THE VARIATIONS
“Wish That You Were Here”
Man!! Are you in for a treat here!!! If you like the Girl Group sounds of the 50’s & 60’s Then this is the CD for you. Eighteen (18) FANTASTIC tracks from the Variations.
I had the extreme pleasure of hearing this group LIVE. These LADIES send chills & thrills coursing through you with every song they sing. Fantastic leads and incredibly tight Harmonies. These girls KILL every song they sing.
I ...
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Billy Williams
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"
The Coral Years Vol. 1
Finally!!!!!! A CD from the GREAT Billy Williams. From 1954 through the early 60’s, Billy Williams constantly recorded songs that had the R&B & Pop listeners entertained. Whether with the Billy Williams Quartet or as a Solo Artist, Billy Williams’ sounds were constantly on the airwaves and the juke boxes.
How strange life is sometimes. I was talking to a friend just a week before the release of t ...
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Little Leopold
"Bring It On"
Here it is!!!! The quintisentential dance CD!! SWING, BEACH, JITTERBUG and yes, even do the STRAND or hold your partner close. All on one Fabulous CD by Little Leopold And his Band.
Track one Jitterbop is up for awards in the Carolinas for Best New Beach Recording!
Topping the charts on the Beach Scene.
However this is not a Beach Music CD. This is pure Rhythm & Blues! Rhythm & Blues with brand ...
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Johnny Otis'
Rock ‘n Roll Hit Parade
Dig Records
The year is 1956. Johnny Otis see’s that 33 1/3 LP’s are becoming the newest rage in record sales. Johnny decides to release an LP for his Dig Record Label. Bringing together some of the best voices in Southern California, Johnny forms the Jayos. Richard Berry, Mel Williams, Arthur Lee Maye & Jesse Belvin. With these fantastic Vocal Group Harmony veterans Rock ‘n Roll Hit Parade is on the way. Rec ...
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