Hank Ballard & The Midnighters + Singin' & Swingin' [2LPs on 1CD]

Rhythm&Blues/Soul/Rock'n'roll
premiera polska: 2010-11-24
kontynent: Ameryka Północna
kraj: USA
opakowanie: plastikowe etui
opis:
Editor's info:
Hank Ballard led one of the finest R&B groups on the '50s
circuit. The erotic and visceral Midnighters, from Detroit,
propelled by a driving rhythm of guitar, bass and drums,
shocked the world of religious music with the obscene lyrics
sung by Hank. His singing was usually steamy, his lyrics
laden with innuendo, and he kept up a furious pace
throughout each record. This release includes two of his
finest albums: Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (1957)
and Singin' and Swingin' (1959). In addition, we have
included 2 bonus tracks, consisting of hard to find sides
from the same period. Here you'll find how he twisted and
expanded his Clyde McPhatter influence into a raw, gritty
sound that inspired James Brown. Ballard's original version
of "The Twist," which he wrote and recorded in 1958
(before Chubby Checker's famous cover), can be found
here. The song's success laid the foundation for an endless
series of dance records over the next few years. These 2
LPs offer a solid introduction into this man's special brand
of soul, and contain some of the best R&B and rock & roll
of the period.

"Hank Ballard helped define the sound of rock and roll"
Record Collector

"His energy and phrasing were a clear influence on James Brown,
as was the Midnighters' blend of doo wop, dance, and guitar-driven
R&B, one that had strong elements of urban electric blues"
Stephen T. Erlewine

muzycy:
Hank Ballard, baritone vocals, plus:

The Midnighters:
Henry Booth (lead and tenor vocals),
Lawson Smith (lead and tenor vocals)
Sonny Woods, Norman Thrasher (bass vocals)
Arthur Porter, Cal Green (guitar)
Arnett Cobb, Ray Felder, Don Wilkerson (tenor sax)
Paul "Bugs" Dwyer (alto sax)
Pat Patterson (trumpet)
Edwyn Conley, Leonard Smith (bass)
Jimmy Johnson, Perry Deal, Sonny Thompson, Florence Pleasant (piano)
George DeHart, Albert Jones (drums)

utwory:
1. Open Up The Back Door 3:01
2. In The Doorway Crying 2:24
3. Oh So Happy 2:49
4. Let 'em Roll 2:41
5. E Bosta Cosi 2:39
6. Stay By My Side 2:55
7. Daddy's Little Baby 2:44
8. Partners For Life 3:02
9. Is Your Love For Real 2:19
10. What Made You Change Your Mind 2:49
11. Let Me Hold Your Hand 2:54
12. Early One Morning 2:19
13. Teardrops On Your Letter 2:52
14. Ring A-ling A-ling 2:51
15. Don't Say Your Last Goodbye 2:56
16. Whatsonever You Do 2:25
17. Stingy Little Thing 3:02
18. Ashamed Of Myself 3:05
19. The Twist 2:38
20. That House On The Hill 2:29
21. Sweet Mama, Do Right 2:46
22. Ooh Ooh Baby 2:47
23. Tell Them 2:09
24. Rock And Roll Wedding 2:42
25. I'll Be Home Someday 3:06
26. Rock, Granny, Roll 2:51
27. Henry's Got Flat Fleet (can't Dance No More) 2:44

total time - 73:56
wydano: 2010-11
nagrano: Recorded between 1956 and 1959 at King Records Studios (Cincinnati, Ohio).
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