A historic compilation album that brings to life the golden age of R&B and gospel.
This compilation features some of the best performances from Specialty Records by Little Richard, Lloyd Price, Sam Cooke, and others. It embodies the origins of 50s R&B and gospel.
This compilation album combines the heat of '50s R&B with the church spirit. It's packed with the genre's origins, from Little Richard's shouts to Lloyd Price's groove and Sam Cooke's soulful vocals. The raw rhythms and passionate energy of Specialty Records resonate powerfully despite the age of the recordings. It's also an important historical source that supported the birth of early rock 'n' roll, a valuable record that has had a profound influence on artists of the future.
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The Chimes (8) - Tears On My Pillow
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The Dukes (15) - I'll Find Her
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Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - Don't You Know (I Love You So)
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Tony Allen & The Champs - Nite Owl
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The Crystals (4) - Love You So
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The Chimes (8) - The Chimes Ring Out
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Ben Zeppa And The Zephyrs - A Foolish Fool
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The Dukes (15) - So Long Love
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B:
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Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - Cool Loving
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The Metronomes (4) - She's Gone
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The Tropicals (2) - Sweet Sixteen
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The Pharoahs (3) - My Little Girl
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The Twilighters (5) - It's True
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The Chimes (8) - Chop Chop
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Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - Gloria
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Byron Gipson (2) And The Sliders (7) - I Want Cha Baby
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Liner Notes - Donn Fileti