Atlantic R&B 1947–1974 (reissue)

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

8 jewel cases in a simple cardboard slipcase

cat# is per discogs, doesn't appear as such anywhere on cover art that I can see. Nor does the label "Atlantic" appear anywhere other than the title. The only other logo besides Rhino is the "Warner Platinum" series logo.

Disc liners are the only notes, simple two-parge credits lists, so no helpful metadata. All disc liners carry the following note:

"In previous editions wrong takes were used on some songs.
In this edition, the proper takes have been used in all cases."

According to this extensive review, that was already fixed as of the 1991 US reissue

Annotation last modified on 2025-05-08 11:14 UTC.

Tracklist

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1▼CD: 1947–52
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Lowe Groovin’
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-12)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
baritone saxophone:
Bill McLemore (saxophonist) (on 1947-12-12)
double bass [bass]:
Leroy Jackson (Jazz bassist) (on 1947-12-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Embra Daylie (US drummer) (on 1947-12-12)
guitar:
George Freeman (jazz guitarist) (on 1947-12-12)
piano:
Wilmus Reeves (US pianist) (on 1947-12-12)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Griffin (on 1947-12-12)
trumpet:
Joe Morris (US jazz trumpeter) (on 1947-12-12)
orchestra:
Joe Morris Orchestra (on 1947-12-12)
recording of:
Lowe Groovin’ (on 1947-12-12)
writer:
George Freeman (jazz guitarist)
Joe Morris2:47
2That Old Black Magic
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-30)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass]:
Lucille Dixon (on 1947-12-30)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sonny Payne (on 1947-12-30)
guitar:
Tiny Grimes (US jazz/R&B guitarist) (on 1947-12-30)
piano:
George Kelly (US jazz tenor saxophonist, vocalist and arranger) (on 1947-12-30)
tenor saxophone:
John Hardee (on 1947-12-30)
performer:
Tiny Grimes Quintet (on 1947-12-30)
instrumental recording of:
That Old Black Magic (on 1947-12-30)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1942)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1942)
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
part of:
The 16th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Tiny Grimes2:40
3Annie Laurie
recorded in:
Cleveland, Ohio, United States (in 1948-08)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass]:
Ike Isaacs (bassist) (in 1948-08)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Jerry Potter (US jazz drummer) (in 1948-08)
guitar:
Tiny Grimes (US jazz/R&B guitarist) (in 1948-08)
piano:
Jimmy Saunders (American pianist) (in 1948-08)
tenor saxophone:
Red Prysock (US R&B tenor saxophonist) (in 1948-08)
performer:
Tiny Grimes Quintet (in 1948-08)
instrumental recording of:
Annie Laurie (19th century Scottish song) (in 1948-08)
lyricist:
William Douglas (Scottish soldier and poet of poem "Annie Laurie")
composer:
Alicia Ann Spottiswoode (Scottish songwriter) (from 1834 until 1835)
is based on:
Annie Laurie (the poem)
Tiny Grimes3:00
4Midnight Special
recorded in:
Cleveland, Ohio, United States (in 1948-08)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass]:
Ike Isaacs (bassist) (in 1948-08)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Jerry Potter (US jazz drummer) (in 1948-08)
guitar:
Tiny Grimes (US jazz/R&B guitarist) (in 1948-08)
piano:
Jimmy Saunders (American pianist) (in 1948-08)
tenor saxophone:
Red Prysock (US R&B tenor saxophonist) (in 1948-08)
performer:
Tiny Grimes Quintet (in 1948-08)
Tiny Grimes2:45
5The Applejack
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1948-09-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
baritone saxophone:
Bill McLemore (saxophonist) (on 1948-09-19)
double bass [bass]:
Percy Heath (on 1948-09-19)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1948-09-19)
piano:
Elmo Hope (on 1948-09-19)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Griffin (on 1948-09-19)
trombone:
Matthew Gee (jazz trombonist) (on 1948-09-19)
trumpet:
Joe Morris (US jazz trumpeter) (on 1948-09-19)
orchestra:
Joe Morris Orchestra (on 1948-09-19)
Joe Morris3:09
6Cole Slaw
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-01-17)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
tenor saxophone:
Frank Culley (on 1949-01-17)
instrumental recording of:
Cole Slaw (on 1949-01-17)
writer:
Jesse Stone
Frank Culley3:08
7Drinkin’ Wine Spo‐Dee‐O‐Dee
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-02-14)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass]:
Gene Ramey (on 1949-02-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1949-02-14)
guitar:
Brownie McGhee (on 1949-02-14) and Stick McGhee (on 1949-02-14)
piano:
Wilbert "Big Chief" Ellis (on 1949-02-14)
lead vocals:
Stick McGhee (on 1949-02-14)
performer:
Stick McGhee and His Buddies (on 1949-02-14)
recording of:
Drinkin’ Wine, Spo‐Dee‐O‐Dee (on 1949-02-14)
writer:
Stick McGhee and J. Mayo ‘Ink’ Williams
Stick McGhee3:15
8So Long
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-05-25)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
cornet:
Bobby Hackett (on 1949-05-25)
double bass [bass]:
Jack Lesberg (on 1949-05-25)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sid Catlett (on 1949-05-25)
guitar:
Eddie Condon (on 1949-05-25)
piano:
Joe Bushkin (on 1949-05-25)
reeds:
Ernie Caceres (on 1949-05-25) and Peanuts Hucko (on 1949-05-25)
tenor horn / alto horn [alto horn]:
Dick Carey (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1949-05-25)
trombone:
Will Bradley (US boogie woogie trombonist & bandleader) (on 1949-05-25)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1949-05-25)
recording of:
So Long (on 1949-05-25)
writer:
Remus Harris, Irving Melsher and Russ Morgan (Big Band orchestra leader)
Ruth Brown2:39
9I’ll Get Along Somehow
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
alto saxophone:
Vincent Bair-Bey (on 1949-09-18)
baritone saxophone:
Ernie Caceres (on 1949-09-18)
double bass [bass]:
Leonard Gaskin (on 1949-09-18)
drums (drum set):
Roy Haynes (American jazz drummer and bandleader) (on 1949-09-18)
piano:
Earl Washington (on 1949-09-18)
tenor saxophone:
Budd Johnson (on 1949-09-18)
trombone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1949-09-18)
trumpet:
Harold Baker (on 1949-09-18)
lead vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1949-09-18)
orchestra:
Budd Johnson's Orchestra (on 1949-09-18)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1949-09-18)
recording of:
I’ll Get Along Somehow (on 1949-09-18)
writer:
Buddy Fields and Gerald Marks
publisher:
Bourne, Inc.
Ruth Brown2:38
10Hey Little Girl
recorded in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (in 1949-10)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Al Miller (drummer with Professor Longhair) (in 1949-10)
piano and lead vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1949-10)
tenor saxophone:
Charles Burbeck (US saxophonist) (in 1949-10)
performer:
Professor Longhair & His New Orleans Boys (in 1949-10)
recording of:
Hey Little Girl (in 1949-10)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
Professor Longhair3:03
11Mardi Gras in New Orleans
recorded in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (in 1949-10)
producer:
Herb Abramson and Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
alto saxophone:
Robert Parker (American R&B singer and musician) (in 1949)
bass:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1949)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1949-10)
tenor saxophone:
Charles Burbeck (US saxophonist) (in 1949-10)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1949-10)
performer:
Professor Longhair & His New Orleans Boys (in 1949-10)
recording of:
Mardi Gras in New Orleans (in 1949-10)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
publisher:
Don Williams Music Group, Inc. and Professor Longhair Music
Professor Longhair2:53
12Tee Nah Nah
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1950-02-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass] and drums (drum set) [drums]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1950-02-28)
guitar:
Spider Sam (on 1950-02-28)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1950-02-28)
tenor saxophone:
Frank Culley (on 1950-02-28)
vocals:
Spider Sam (on 1950-02-28)
Harry Van Walls2:36
13Danny Boy
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1950-04-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1950-04-19)
tenor saxophone:
Lucky Thompson (on 1950-04-19)
trombone:
Tyree Glenn (on 1950-04-19)
trumpet:
Shorty Baker (on 1950-04-19)
vocals:
Al Hibbler (on 1950-04-19)
recording of:
Danny Boy (on 1950-04-19)
publisher:
Alfred Music (publisher of sheet music for music education)
lyricist:
Frederick Edward Weatherly (from 1910 until 1913)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. (USA, publisher; do NOT use as release label)
sub-publisher:
Public Music AB
is based on:
Londonderry Air
Al Hibbler3:13
14Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1950-06)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
trumpet:
Joe Morris (US jazz trumpeter) (in 1950-06)
vocals:
Laurie Tate (in 1950-06)
orchestra:
Joe Morris Orchestra (in 1950-06)
Joe Morris3:03
15Teardrops From My Eyes
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1950-09)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
tenor saxophone:
Budd Johnson (in 1950-09)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (in 1950-09)
orchestra:
Budd Johnson Orchestra (in 1950-09)
recording of:
Teardrops From My Eyes (in 1950-09)
lyricist and composer:
Rudolph Toombs
publisher:
Rightsong Music Inc. and Simon House
Ruth Brown2:53
16One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1950-11-21)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass] and drums (drum set) [drums]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1950-11-21)
guitar:
Stick McGhee (on 1950-11-21)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1950-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Budd Johnson (on 1950-11-21)
vocals:
Stick McGhee (on 1950-11-21)
cover recording of:
One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show (on 1950-11-21)
writer:
Joe Tex (American southern soul musician)
Stick McGhee2:41
17Don’t You Know I Love You
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-02-22)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
piano:
Randy Weston (on 1951-02-22)
tenor saxophone:
Frank Culley (on 1951-02-22)
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1951-02-22)
recording of:
Don’t You Know I Love You (on 1951-02-22)
lyricist and composer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Clovers3:14
18Shouldn’t I Know
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1951-03)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
vocals:
The Cardinals (1950s R&B vocal group) (in 1951-03)
orchestra:
Jesse Stone Orchestra (in 1951-03)
The Cardinals3:11
19The Chill Is On
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-04-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1951-04-19)
vocals:
Joe Turner (on 1951-04-19)
recording of:
The Chill Is On (on 1951-04-19)
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner2:46
20Chains of Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-04-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1951-04-19)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1951-04-19)
recording of:
Chains of Love (on 1951-04-19)
writer:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) and Nugetre (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Progressive (publisher) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Big Joe Turner3:23
21Fool, Fool, Fool
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-10-06)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (tenor saxophonist) (on 1951-07-12)
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1951-07-12)
recording of:
Fool, Fool, Fool (on 1951-07-12)
lyricist and composer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Clovers2:34
22One Mint Julep
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1951-12-19)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1951-12-19)
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (tenor saxophonist) (on 1951-12-19)
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1951-12-19)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (234 West 56th St., New York, 1947-1956) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1951-12-19)
recording of:
One Mint Julep (on 1951-12-19)
lyricist and composer:
Rudolph Toombs
publisher:
Regent Music (BMI) and Unichappell Music
The Clovers2:29
23Wheel of Fortune
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-10-06)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
vocals:
The Cardinals (1950s R&B vocal group) (on 1951-10-06)
recording of:
Wheel of Fortune (1951 song) (on 1951-10-06)
writer:
Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp.
The Cardinals2:52
24Sweet Sixteen
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-01-20)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
alto saxophone:
Budd Johnson (on 1952-01-20)
baritone saxophone:
Arlem Kareem (on 1952-01-20)
double bass [bass]:
Leonard Gaskin (on 1952-01-20)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1952-01-20)
guitar:
Rector Bailey (on 1952-01-20)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1952-01-20)
tenor saxophone:
Freddie Mitchell (on 1952-01-20)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1952-01-20)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1952-01-20)
recording of:
Sweet Sixteen (on 1952-01-20)
lyricist and composer:
A. Nugetre (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Progressive Music (publisher)
Big Joe Turner2:56
255‐10‐15 Hours
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-02-13)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1952-02-13)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1952-02-13)
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (tenor saxophonist) (on 1952-02-13)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1952-02-13)
recording of:
5-10-15 Hours (on 1952-02-13)
lyricist and composer:
Rudolph Toombs
Ruth Brown3:12
26Gator’s Groove
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-05-23)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (tenor saxophonist) (on 1952-05-23)
arranger:
Jimmy Mundy
recording of:
Gator’s Groove (on 1952-05-23)
composer:
Willis Jackson (tenor saxophonist)
Willis Jackson2:37
2▼CD: 1952–54
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Ting‐A‐Ling
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-03-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1952-03-18)
recording of:
Ting-a-Ling (on 1952-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
writer:
Nugetre (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Cedarwood Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Clovers3:09
2Daddy Daddy
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-07-02)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (tenor saxophonist) (on 1952-07-02)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1952-07-02)
recording of:
Daddy Daddy (song introduced by Ruth Brown in 1952) (on 1952-07-02)
lyricist and composer:
Rudolph Toombs
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Ruth Brown2:56
3The Midnight Hour
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-09-11)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
Dave McRae (US clarinetist & saxophonist) (on 1952-09-11)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1952-09-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1952-09-11)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1952-09-11)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1952-09-11)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1952-09-11)
trumpet:
Jesse Drakes (on 1952-09-11)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1952-09-11)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
cover recording of:
The Midnight Hour (on 1952-09-11)
lyricist and composer:
Sam Sweet
arranger:
Kris Johnson (trumpet)
Ray Charles43:01
4A Beggar for Your Kisses
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-10-29)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
vocals:
The Diamonds (1950s~1960s Canadian rock & roll vocal quartet) (on 1952-10-29)
The Diamonds2:58
5Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-12-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1952-12-19)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1952-12-19)
tambourine:
Hal Jackson (broadcaster) (on 1952-12-19)
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (tenor saxophonist) (on 1952-12-19)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1952-12-19)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1952-12-19)
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2020/2021)
recording of:
(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean (on 1952-12-19)
writer:
Herb Lance (Herbert J. Lance) (in 1952), Charlie Singleton (Jazz saxophone player) (in 1952) and John Wallace (bass player for Harry Chapin) (in 1952)
Ruth Brown2:54
6Good Lovin’
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-03-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1953-03-04)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1953-03-04)
guitar:
Bill Harris (US soul/jazz/blues guitarist, member of The Clovers) (on 1953-03-04)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1953-03-04)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1953-03-04)
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1953-03-04)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
Good Lovin’ (on 1953-03-04)
composer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer), Leroy Kirkland and Danny "Run Joe" Taylor
publisher:
Shelby Singleton Music Inc.
The Clovers2:59
7Wild Wild Young Men
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-04-10)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Herb Abrahmson
baritone saxophone:
Haywood Henry (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1953-04-10)
double bass [bass]:
George Duvivier (on 1953-04-10)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1953-04-10)
guitar:
Rector Bailey (on 1953-04-10)
piano:
Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1953-04-10)
tenor saxophone:
Freddie Mitchell (on 1953-04-10)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1953-04-10)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1953-04-10)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
Wild Wild Young Men (on 1953-04-10)
lyricist and composer:
Nugetre (US American Songwriter, producer)
Ruth Brown2:32
8Mess Around
producer:
Herb Abramson and Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Dave McRae (US clarinetist & saxophonist) (on 1953-05-17)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1953-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1953-05-17)
guitar:
MacHouston "Mickey" Baker (on 1953-05-17)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1953-05-17)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Sam "The Man" Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1953-05-17)
trumpet:
Jesse Drakes (on 1953-05-17)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1953-05-17) and Renald Richard (on 1953-05-17)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1953-05-17)
recording of:
Mess Around (on 1953-05-17)
writer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Progressive Music (publisher), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Ray Charles32:40
9Honey Hush
recorded in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on 1953-05-12)
producer:
Big Joe Turner
alto saxophone:
Dimes Dupont (American saxophonist) (on 1953-05-12)
double bass [bass]:
John Fernandez (bassist) (on 1953-05-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Alonzo Stewart (on 1953-05-12)
guitar:
Edgar Blanchard (on 1953-05-12)
piano:
Kathy Thomas (on 1953-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Warren Hebrew (on 1953-05-12)
trombone:
Worthia Thomas (trombone) (on 1953-05-12)
trumpet:
Frank Mitchell (trumpet) (on 1953-05-12) and Thomas Sheldon (trumpet) (on 1953-05-12)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1953-05-12)
orchestra:
Pluma Davis' Orchestra (on 1953-05-12)
arranger:
Pluma Davis
recording of:
Honey Hush (on 1953-05-12)
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Lou Willie Turner
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Turner
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp.
Big Joe Turner2:39
10Soul on Fire
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-06-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Pinky Williams (on 1953-06-19)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1953-06-19)
drums (drum set):
Sylvester "Vess" Payne (on 1953-06-19)
guitar:
Jimmy Lewis (played guitar on "Soul on Fire" in 1953) (on 1953-06-19)
piano:
Hank Jones (piano) (on 1953-06-19)
tenor saxophone:
Freddie Mitchell (on 1953-06-19)
vocals:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer) (on 1953-06-19)
conductor:
Gene Redd (Senior; vibraphonist & trumpeter, bandleader and A&R man) (on 1953-06-19)
arranger:
Gene Redd (Senior; vibraphonist & trumpeter, bandleader and A&R man)
recording of:
Soul on Fire (on 1953-06-19)
writer:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer), Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
LaVern Baker53:04
11Money Honey
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Walter Adams (guitarist for The Drifters) (on 1953-08-09)
baritone vocals:
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
bass vocals:
Willie Ferbie (on 1953-08-09)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-08-09)
tenor vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1953-08-09) and Andrew Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studio (234 West 56th St., New York, 1947-1956) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1953-08-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 252)
recording of:
Money Honey (on 1953-08-09)
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Stone
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, First Digital Music, Walden Music, Inc., Walden, Inc., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and ZFC Music
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters42:58
12Lovey Dovey
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-09-24)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1953-09-24)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1953-09-24)
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1953-09-24)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
Lovey Dovey (on 1953-09-24)
writer:
Memphis Curtis and Nuggy (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Progressive Music Co. (ended) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Clovers2:43
13Such a Night
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-11-12)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass and drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1953-11-12)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1953-11-12) and Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1953-11-12)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1953-11-12)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1953-11-12)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1953-11-12)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1953-11-12)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-11-12)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-11-12) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1953-11-12)
recording of:
Such a Night (on 1953-11-12)
lyricist and composer:
Lincoln Chase (songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Elvis Presley Music, Embassy Music Corporation and Raleigh Music, Inc.
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters42:30
14Tipitina
recorded in and engineered in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (in 1953-11)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Alvin “Red” Tyler (American jazz saxophonist) (in 1953-11)
bass:
Edgar Blanchard (in 1953-11)
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer (in 1953-11)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
tenor saxophone:
Lee Allen (US jazz tenor saxophonist) (in 1953-11)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
recording of:
Tipitina (in 1953-11)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
publisher:
Professor Longhair Music
Professor Longhair2:39
15White Christmas
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
performer:
The Drifters (US doo wop/R&B vocal group)
recorded at:
Fulton Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
cover recording of:
White Christmas (vocal quartet arrangement, made popular by The Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (from 1938 until 1940)
arrangement of:
White Christmas
quotes lyrics from:
Jingle Bells
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters4.52:40
16Honey Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
recorded at:
Fulton Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
recording of:
Honey Love (on 1954-02-04)
writer:
Clyde McPhatter and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
P.M.P.C. Inc.
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters42:25
17Whatcha Gonna Do
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
recording of:
What'cha Gonna Do
lyricist and composer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters42:46
18Shake, Rattle and Roll
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-15)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Haywood Henry (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1954-02-15)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1954-02-15)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1954-02-15)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1954-02-15)
piano:
Jesse Stone (on 1954-02-15)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1954-02-15)
trombone:
Wilbur DeParis (on 1954-02-15)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1954-02-15)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2001)
cover recording of:
Shake, Rattle and Roll (on 1954-02-15)
additional lyricist:
Daryl Bosteels
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Jesse Stone
publisher:
Campbell Connelly, Mijac Music, Nightlight Music Pty Ltd., Progressive Music (publisher), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
recording of:
Shake, Rattle and Roll
additional lyricist:
Daryl Bosteels
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Jesse Stone
publisher:
Campbell Connelly, Mijac Music, Nightlight Music Pty Ltd., Progressive Music (publisher), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Big Joe Turner52:59
19Sh‐Boom
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-03-15)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1954-03-15)
vocals:
The Chords (50s US doo-wop group "Sh-Boom") (on 1954-03-15)
arranger:
Howard Biggs
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 215)
recording of:
Sh‐Boom (on 1954-03-15)
writer:
William Edwards (The Chords), Carl Feaster, Claude Feaster, James Keyes and Floyd McRae
premiered by:
The Chords (50s US doo-wop group "Sh-Boom")
The Chords32:26
20Oh What a Dream
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-05-07)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Ed Crist (on 1954-05-07)
double bass [bass]:
Bennie Moten (jazz bassist) (on 1954-05-07)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Al Walker (on 1954-05-07)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1954-05-07)
piano:
Bu Pleasant (on 1954-05-07)
tenor saxophone:
Arnett Cobb (on 1954-05-07)
trombone:
Dickie Harris (on 1954-05-07)
trumpet:
Ed Lewis (jazz trumpeter) (on 1954-05-07)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1954-05-07) and unknown vocal group ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-05-07)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
What a Dream (on 1954-05-07)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Ruth Brown2:55
21Jam Up
recorded in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on 1954-08-08)
producer:
Tommy Ridgley
baritone saxophone:
Red Tyler (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1954-08-08)
double bass [bass]:
Frank Fields (on 1954-08-08)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Earl Palmer (on 1954-08-08)
guitar:
Ernest McLean (on 1954-08-08)
piano:
Salvador Doucette (on 1954-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Lee Allen (US jazz tenor saxophonist) (on 1954-08-08) and Larry Marioneaux (on 1954-08-08)
trumpet:
Dave Bartholomew (on 1954-08-08)
other vocals [vocal interjections]:
Tommy Ridgley (on 1954-08-08)
Tommy Ridgley2:45
22After the Lights Go Down Low
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States
producer:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
guitar:
Mickey Baker
piano:
Leroy Lovett
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) and Al Sears
vocals:
Al Hibbler
arranger:
Leroy Lovett
recording of:
After the Lights Go Down Low (in 1954)
writer:
Leroy Lovett and Alan White (Composer and musician raised in Harlem)
Al Hibbler2:41
23Tomorrow Night
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-10-20)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1954-10-20)
instruments:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-10-20)
tenor saxophone:
Sam “The Man” Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1954-10-20)
background vocals:
The Gliders (UK rock trio) (on 1954-10-20)
lead vocals:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer) (on 1954-10-20)
cover recording of:
Tomorrow Night (on 1954-10-20)
writer:
Sam Coslow and Wilhelm Grosz (aka Hugh Williams)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and Wilhelm Grosz Music Co
recording of:
Tomorrow Night
writer:
Sam Coslow and Wilhelm Grosz (aka Hugh Williams)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and Wilhelm Grosz Music Co
LaVern Baker53:14
24Tweedlee Dee
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-10-20)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set) and drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1954-10-20)
other instruments:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1954-10-20)
background vocals:
The Gliders (UK rock trio) (on 1954-10-20)
lead vocals:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer) (on 1954-10-20)
vocals:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer) (on 1954-10-20)
recording of:
Tweedlee Dee (on 1954-10-20)
lyricist and composer:
Winfield Scott (in 1954)
publisher:
Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Unichappell Music
cover recording of:
Tweedlee Dee (on 1954-10-20)
lyricist and composer:
Winfield Scott (in 1954)
publisher:
Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Unichappell Music
LaVern Baker3:09
25I Got a Woman
recorded in:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1954-11-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1954-11-18)
bass:
Jimmy Bell (jazz bassist) (on 1954-11-18)
drums (drum set):
Glenn Brooks (on 1954-11-18)
guitar:
Wesley Jackson (US R&B guitarist) (on 1954-11-18)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1954-11-18)
solo tenor saxophone:
Donald Wilkerson (US jazz/R&B saxophonist) (on 1954-11-18)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1954-11-18) and Charles "Clanky" Whitley (on 1954-11-18)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1954-11-18)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
I Got a Woman (on 1954-11-18)
writer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) and Renald Richard
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Mijac Music, Progressive Music Pub. Co., Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Ray Charles42:51
26Greenbacks
recorded in:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1954-11-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Jimmy Bell (jazz bassist) (on 1954-11-18)
drums (drum set):
Glenn Brooks (on 1954-11-18)
guitar:
Wesley Jackson (US R&B guitarist) (on 1954-11-18)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1954-11-18)
solo baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1954-11-18)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Donald Wilkerson (US jazz/R&B saxophonist) (on 1954-11-18)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1954-11-18) and Charles "Clanky" Whitley (on 1954-11-18)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1954-11-18)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recording of:
Greenbacks (on 1954-11-18)
writer:
Renald Richard
Ray Charles2:50
3▼CD: 1955–57
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Door Is Still Open
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-01-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1955-01-18)
vocals:
The Cardinals (1950s R&B vocal group) (on 1955-01-18)
cover recording of:
The Door Is Still Open (to My Heart) (on 1955-01-18)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
The Cardinals3:00
2Flip Flop and Fly
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-01-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
tenor saxophone:
Big Al Sears (on 1955-01-28)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1955-01-28)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
cover recording of:
Flip, Flop & Fly (on 1955-01-28)
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Lou Willie Turner
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Big Joe Turner52:48
3A Fool for You
recorded in:
Miami, Florida, United States (on 1955-04-23)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone [alto sax] and baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1955-04-23)
bass:
Roosevelt "Whiskey" Sheffield (on 1955-04-23)
drums (drum set):
William Peeples (on 1955-04-23)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-04-23)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Donald Wilkerson (US jazz/R&B saxophonist) (on 1955-04-23)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1955-04-23) and Riley Webb (on 1955-04-23)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-04-23)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recording of:
A Fool for You (on 1955-04-23)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
Ray Charles3:02
4This Little Girl of Mine
recorded in:
Miami, Florida, United States (on 1955-04-23)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
David Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1955-04-23)
double bass [bass]:
Roosevelt Sheffield (on 1955-04-23)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
William Peeples (on 1955-04-23)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-04-23)
tenor saxophone:
Don Wilkerson (US jazz/R&B saxophonist) (on 1955-04-23)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1955-04-23) and Riley Webb (on 1955-04-23)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-04-23)
recording of:
This Little Girl of Mine (on 1955-04-23)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
Ray Charles42:32
5Play It Fair
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-07-14)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Dave McRae (US clarinetist & saxophonist) (on 1955-07-14)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1955-07-14)
instruments:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
tenor saxophone:
Sam “The Man” Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1955-07-14)
trombone:
Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) (on 1955-07-14)
trumpet:
Emmett Berry (on 1955-07-14) and Shad Collins (on 1955-07-14)
background vocals:
The Gliders (UK rock trio) (on 1955-07-14)
lead vocals:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer) (on 1955-07-14)
recording of:
Play It Fair (on 1955-07-14)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Campbell (US songwriter)
LaVern Baker42:58
6Adorable
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer), Nesuhi Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone, bass, drums (drum set) and piano:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1955-09-19)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor saxophone:
Buddy Lucas (Tenor saxophonist / vocalist / harmonica player) (on 1955-09-19)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1955-09-19)
lead vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor vocals:
Bobby Hendricks (on 1955-09-19), Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
cover recording of:
Adorable (on 1955-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Buck Ram
recording of:
Adorable (on 1955-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Buck Ram
The Drifters2:42
7Smokey Joe’s Cafe
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer), Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team) and Jerry Wexler
double bass [bass]:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1955-09-28)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Jesse Sailes (on 1955-09-28)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1955-09-28)
piano:
Mike Stoller (on 1955-09-28)
tenor saxophone:
Gil Bernal (on 1955-09-28)
vocals:
The Robins (US 1940/50s R&B group) (on 1955-09-28)
recording of:
Smokey Joe’s Cafe (on 1955-09-28)
writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
The Robins2:47
8Ruby Baby
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-19)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
tenor saxophone:
Plas Johnson (on 1955-09-19)
vocals:
The Drifters (US doo wop/R&B vocal group) (on 1955-09-19)
recording of:
Ruby Baby (on 1955-09-19)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Jerry Leiber Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Stoller Music (ASCAP)
The Drifters2:25
9In Paradise
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-07)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer), Herb Abrahmson and Jerry Wexler
vocals:
The Cookies (50s girl group) (on 1955-10-07)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
In Paradise (on 1955-10-07)
writer:
Willis Carroll and Carmen Taylor (Alias: Elena Madera)
The Cookies32:34
10The Chicken and the Hawk
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-11-03)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Haywood Henry (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1955-11-03)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1955-11-03)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) (on 1955-11-03)
trombone:
Wilbur DeParis (on 1955-11-03)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1955-11-03)
cover recording of:
The Chicken and the Hawk (on 1955-11-03)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Big Joe Turner2:39
11Devil or Angel
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-11-11)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1955-11-11)
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1955-11-11)
recording of:
Devil or Angel (on 1955-11-11)
lyricist and composer:
Blanche Carter (The Night People)
The Clovers2:26
12Drown in My Own Tears
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Cecil Payne (on 1955-11-30)
double bass [bass]:
Paul West (bass) (on 1955-11-30)
drums (drum set):
David "Panama" Francis (US swing jazz drummer) (on 1955-11-30)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-11-30)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Donald Wilkerson (US jazz/R&B saxophonist) (on 1955-11-30)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1955-11-30) and Joshua "Jack" Willis (trumpet) (on 1955-11-30)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-11-30)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-11-30)
cover recording of:
Drown in My Own Tears (on 1955-11-30)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Glover
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc., Jay & Cee, Jay and Cee Music Corp., Jaycee Music and Trio Music Co., Inc.
Ray Charles43:21
13Hallelujah, I Love Her So
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Cecil Payne (on 1955-11-30)
double bass [bass]:
Paul West (bass) (on 1955-11-30)
drums (drum set):
David "Panama" Francis (US swing jazz drummer) (on 1955-11-30)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-11-30)
solo tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Donald Wilkerson (US jazz/R&B saxophonist) (on 1955-11-30)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1955-11-30) and Joshua "Jack" Willis (trumpet) (on 1955-11-30)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-11-30)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-11-30)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (on 1955-11-30)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Progressive Music (publisher), Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Ray Charles32:36
14Jim Dandy
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-12-21)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
background vocals:
The Gliders (UK rock trio) (on 1955-12-21)
lead vocals:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer) (on 1955-12-21)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 18), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 344)
recording of:
Jim Dandy (on 1955-12-21)
lyricist and composer:
Lincoln Chase (songwriter)
publisher:
Embassy Music Corporation and Unichappell Music, Inc.
LaVern Baker4.52:13
15Down in Mexico
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-01-11)
producer:
Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team)
congas [conga]:
Chico Guerrero (on 1956-01-11)
double bass [bass]:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1956-01-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Jesse Sailes (on 1956-01-11)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1956-01-11)
piano:
Mike Stoller (on 1956-01-11)
tenor saxophone:
Gil Bernal (on 1956-01-11)
vocals:
The Coasters (on 1956-01-11)
arranger:
Mike Stoller
recording of:
Down in Mexico (on 1956-01-11)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
The Coasters3:16
16Corrine Corrina
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-02-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone:
Earl Warren (on 1956-02-04)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1956-02-04)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Panama Francis (US swing jazz drummer) (on 1956-02-04)
guitar:
George Barnes (on 1956-02-04) and Billy Mure (on 1956-02-04)
piano:
Ernie Hayes (American pianist, organist and arranger) (on 1956-02-04)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1956-02-04)
trumpet:
Jimmy Nottingham (on 1956-02-04) and Dick Vance (US jazz trumpeter and arranger) (on 1956-02-04)
background vocals:
The Cookies (50s girl group) (on 1956-02-04)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1956-02-04)
recording of:
Corrine, Corrina (on 1956-02-04)
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist), Armetia Chatman (blues musician, aka Bo Chatmon) (in 1929), J. Mayo ‘Ink’ Williams (in 1929) and Mitchell Parish (in 1932)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp., EMI Music Publishing France and Gotham Music Service, Inc. (on 1932-03-18)
Big Joe Turner52:54
17Treasure of Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-03-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1956-03-04)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (on 1956-03-04)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
recording of:
Treasure of Love (on 1956-03-04)
writer:
Lou Shapiro and Joe Stallman
Clyde McPhatter2:10
18Love, Love, Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-03-29)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
vocals:
The Clovers (US rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group) (on 1956-03-29)
recording of:
Love, Love, Love (on 1956-03-29)
writer:
Sunny David, Teddy McRae and Sid Wyche
The Clovers2:04
19It’s Too Late
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-04-13)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
background vocals:
The Cookies (50s girl group) (on 1956-04-13)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1956-04-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (from 1956 to present)
recording of:
It’s Too Late (on 1956-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chuck Willis Music Corp., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Tideland Music Publishing Corp. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Chuck Willis2:36
20Lonely Avenue
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Emmott Dennis (on 1956-05-16)
bass:
Roosevelt "Whiskey" Sheffield (on 1956-05-16)
drums (drum set):
William Peeples (on 1956-05-16)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1956-05-16)
solo tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-05-16)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1956-05-16) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1956-05-16)
background vocals:
The Cookies (50s girl group) (on 1956-05-16)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1956-05-16)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-05-16)
recording of:
Lonely Avenue (on 1956-05-16)
lyricist and composer:
Doc Pomus
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Great Moments in Music LLC, Pomus Songs Inc., Progressive Music (publisher), Spirit One Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Ray Charles2:36
21Since I Met You Baby
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-05)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
piano:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist) (on 1956-09-05)
tenor saxophone:
Jesse Powell (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-09-05)
vocals:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist) (on 1956-09-05)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (on 1956-09-05)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 16)
recording of:
Since I Met You Baby (on 1956-09-05)
lyricist and composer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs, Bonuswise Ltd. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Ivory Joe Hunter2:44
22Lucky Lips
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-25)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1956-09-25)
recording of:
Lucky Lips (on 1956-09-25)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Ruth Brown2:09
23Without Love (There Is Nothing)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-10-10)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1956-10-10)
vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1956-10-10)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (on 1956-10-10)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 16)
recording of:
Without Love (There Is Nothing) (on 1956-10-10)
lyricist and composer:
Danny Small (Songwriter and lyricist)
Clyde McPhatter52:57
24Fools Fall in Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-11-08)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
baritone vocals:
Charlie Hughes (member of The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
lead vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1956-11-08)
recorded at:
Beltone Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1956-11-08)
cover recording of:
Fools Fall in Love (on 1956-11-08)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
The Drifters42:32
25Midnight Special Train
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-11-20)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1956-11-20)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1956-11-20)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1956-11-20)
recording of:
Midnight Special Train (on 1956-11-20)
writer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Big Joe Turner2:39
26Empty Arms
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-01-24)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone:
Romeo Penque (on 1957-01-24)
double bass [bass]:
Hayward Cheeks (on 1957-01-24)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Joe Marshall (jazz drummer) (on 1957-01-24)
guitar:
Al Caiola (on 1957-01-24) and Billy Mure (on 1957-01-24)
organ:
Wild Bill Davis (on 1957-01-24)
percussion:
Phil Kraus (on 1957-01-24)
piano:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist) (on 1957-01-24)
tenor saxophone:
Seldon Powell (on 1957-01-24)
background vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-01-24)
vocals:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist) (on 1957-01-24)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (on 1957-01-24)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
recording of:
Empty Arms (on 1957-01-24)
lyricist and composer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist)
Ivory Joe Hunter2:42
27C.C. Rider
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-01-31)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1957-01-31)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Panama Francis (US swing jazz drummer) (on 1957-01-31)
guitar:
Al Caiola (on 1957-01-31) and Roy Gaines (on 1957-01-31)
marimba:
Phil Kraus (on 1957-01-31)
piano:
James Harris (piano) (on 1957-01-31)
tenor saxophone:
Gene Barge (on 1957-01-31) and Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1957-01-31)
background vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-01-31)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1957-01-31)
conductor:
Jesse Stone (on 1957-01-31)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 12) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
C. C. Rider (Chuck Willis version) (on 1957-01-31)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chuck Willis Music Co., Tideland Music Publishing Corporation and Unichappell Music, Inc.
version of:
See See Rider Blues
Chuck Willis42:35
28Searchin’
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1957-02-15)
producer:
Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team)
double bass [bass]:
Ralph Hamilton (US jazz/R&B bassist) (on 1957-02-15)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Jesse Sailes (on 1957-02-15)
guitar:
Adolph Jacobs (on 1957-02-15) and Barney Kessel (on 1957-02-15)
piano:
Mike Stoller (on 1957-02-15)
tenor saxophone:
Gil Bernal (on 1957-02-15)
vocals:
The Coasters (on 1957-02-15), Carl Gardner (on 1957-02-15), Billy Guy (on 1957-02-15), Bobby Nunn (US doo‐wop/R&B bass vocalist) (on 1957-02-15) and Young Jessie (on 1957-02-15)
arranger:
Mike Stoller
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1957-02-15)
recording of:
Searchin’ (on 1957-02-15)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Tiger (publisher)
The Coasters2:40
4▶CD: 1957–60
5▶CD: 1961–65
6▶CD: 1965–67
7▶CD: 1967–69
8▶CD: 1970–74

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part of:Music Genre Tree (Canonical album list from musicgenretree.org – one representative release per genre.)
Atlantic R&B 1947-1974 (order: 1)
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