Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974, Volume 3: 1955-1958

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Tracklist

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1Ruby Baby
recording of:
Ruby Baby
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Jerry Leiber Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Stoller Music (ASCAP)
The Drifters2:28
2In 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 Cookies32:35
3The Chicken and the Hawk
Big Joe Turner2:41
4Devil 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 Clovers2:28
5Drown 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 Charles43:22
6Hallelujah, 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 Charles32:37
7Jim 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 Baker4.52:14
8Down 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 Coasters3:17
9Corrine Corinna
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
10Treasure of Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-03-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1956-03-04)
recording of:
Treasure of Love (on 1956-03-04)
writer:
Lou Shapiro and Joe Stallman
Clyde McPhatter2:11
11Love, Love, Love
The Clovers2:04
12It'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
13Lonely Avenue
recording of:
Lonely Avenue
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
14Since I Met You Baby
Ivory Joe Hunter2:45
15Lucky 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 Brown2:10
16Without 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 McPhatter52:58
17Fools 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 Drifters42:31
18Midnight Special Train
Big Joe Turner2:40
19Empty Arms
Ivory Joe Hunter2:43
20C.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
21Searchin'
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 Coasters2:42
22Young Blood
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:
Barney Kessel (until 1957-02-15) and Adolph Jacobs (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)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 414)
recording of:
Young Blood (on 1957-02-15)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber and Doc Pomus
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Copyright Records, EMI Broadcast Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Pomus Songs Inc. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
The Coasters22:22
23Mr. Lee
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-02-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
double bass [bass]:
Milt Hinton (on 1957-02-28)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Joe Marshall (jazz drummer) (on 1957-02-28)
guitar:
Al Caiola (on 1957-02-28) and Allen Hanlon (jazz guitarist) (on 1957-02-28)
piano:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (on 1957-02-28)
tenor saxophone:
Jesse Powell (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1957-02-28)
vocals:
The Bobbettes (on 1957-02-28)
conductor:
Reggie Obrecht (on 1957-02-28)
arranger:
Reggie Obrecht
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 36)
recording of:
Mr. Lee (on 1957-02-28)
writer:
Reather Dixon, Emma Ruth Pought, Helen Gathers, Jannie Pought and Laura Webb
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
The Bobbettes42:15
24Betty and Dupree
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-10-30)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-10-30)
bass:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1957-10-30)
drums (drum set):
Joe Marshall (jazz drummer) (on 1957-10-30)
guitar:
Kenny Burrell (on 1957-10-30), Al Caiola (on 1957-10-30) and Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1957-10-30)
piano:
Mike Stoller (on 1957-10-30)
tenor saxophone:
King Curtis (saxophonist) (on 1957-10-30)
xylophone:
Harry Breuer (on 1957-10-30)
background vocals:
Elise Bretton (on 1957-10-30), Carter Farris (on 1957-10-30), Bob Harter (on 1957-10-30), Marcia Nell (on 1957-10-30), Rudy Williams (vocals) (on 1957-10-30) and Myriam Workman (on 1957-10-30)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1957-10-30)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
Betty and Dupree (on 1957-10-30)
writer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:28
25What Am I Livin' For?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1958-02-14)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1958-02-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Joe Marshall (jazz drummer) (on 1958-02-14)
guitar:
George Barnes (on 1958-02-14) and Al Caiola (on 1958-02-14)
piano:
Sam Price (jazz/blues/boogie pianist) (on 1958-02-14)
tenor saxophone:
King Curtis (saxophonist) (on 1958-02-14)
vibraphone [vibes]:
Teddy Charles (on 1958-02-14)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1958-02-14)
arranger:
Reggie Obrecht
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 35)
recording of:
What Am I Living For?
writer:
Art Harris and Fred Jay
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
Chuck Willis2:28
26Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1958-02-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Joe Marshall (jazz drummer) (on 1958-02-14)
guitar:
George Barnes (on 1958-02-14) and Al Caiola (on 1958-02-14)
piano:
Sam Price (jazz/blues/boogie pianist) (on 1958-02-14)
tenor saxophone:
King Curtis (saxophonist) (on 1958-02-14)
vibraphone [vibes]:
Teddy Charles (on 1958-02-14)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1958-02-14)
arranger:
Reggie Obrecht
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 13)
recording of:
Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes (on 1958-02-14)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Tideland Music Publishing Corporation and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Chuck Willis2:20
27Yakety Yak
The Coasters1:50
28A Lover's Question
Clyde McPhatter2:34

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manufactured in:Japan
printed in:United States
art direction:Bob Defrin (US art director & graphic designer)
design/illustration:Fred Otnes (American illustrator)
liner notes:Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
Peter Grendysa
engineer:Jimmy Douglass (engineer)
Bobby Warner
executive producer:Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
producer:Aziz Goksel
Bob Porter (American record producer)
mastering:Elliott Federman (mastering engineer)
manufactured by:Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (from 1985 to present)
ASIN:US: B000008D0X [info]