604988052022

Shake, Rattle And Roll: R&b's Greatest Hits 1953-1958

Various Artists

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: JASCD520

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Release Date:  23 November 2009

Label:  Jasmine Records

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  604988052022

Genres:  R&B  Rhythm and Blues  

  • Description

    This unique 2 CD set features 49 No. 1s and 1 No. 2 compiled from Billboard Magazine's R&B Charts between 1953 and 1958, and covers some of the most iconic and influential performers and recordings of the 20th century.

    Includes seminal recordings from many artist who are still performing today including: B.B. King, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Etta James and Little Richard.



    Compiled in chronological order and illustrating the amazing progress made by R&B music in just 5 years from Ruth Brown's bluesy, 'Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean' to Jackie Wilson's proto - Soul anthem, 'Lonely Teardrops'. This has to be the ultimate '50s R&B collection!

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Let the Good Times Roll - Shirley And Lee
      • 2. Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
      • 3. Blue Monday - Fats Domino
      • 4. Jim Dandy - Lavern Baker & The Gliders
      • 5. I'm Walkin - Fats Domino
      • 6. Lucille - Little Richard and His Band
      • 7. Schoolday - Chuck Berry
      • 8. Young Blood - The Coasters
      • 9. Searchin - The Coasters
      • 10. Short Fat Fannie - Larry Williams
      • 11. Long Lonely Nights - Clyde McPhatter
      • 12. Farther Up the Road - Bobby Bland
      • 13. Mr Lee - The Bobbettes
      • 14. You Send Me - Sam Cooke
      • 15. Raunchy - Ernie Freeman
      • 16. I'll Come Running Back To You - Sam Cooke
      • 17. Get a Job - The Silhouettes
      • 18. Looking Back - Nat King Cole
      • 19. Sweet Little Sixteen - Chuck Berry
      • 20. Twilight Time - The Platters
      • 21. Yakety Yak - The Coasters
      • 22. What Am I Living For - Chuck Willis
      • 23. It's All in the Game - Tommy Edwards
      • 24. A Lover's Question - Clyde McPhatter
      • 25. Lonely Teardrops - Jackie Wilson