Various - Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 (Volume 1 1947-1952)
This compilation focuses on the early years of Atlantic Records, a label that played a crucial role in the development of R&B. Expect a mix of blues, jazz, and gospel influences, with raw vocals and driving rhythms. The collection showcases the foundation of Atlantic's legendary R&B catalog.
A1 Joe Morris – Lowe Groovin' (Written by George Freeman)
A2 Tiny Grimes – That Old Black Magic (Written by Mercer & Arlen)
A3 Tiny Grimes – Annie Laurie (Written by Scott)
A4 Tiny Grimes – Midnight Special (Arranged by Tiny Grimes)
A5 Joe Morris – The Applejack (Written by Joe Morris)
A6 Frank Culley – Cole Slaw (Written by Stone)
A7 Stick McGhee – Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee (Written by Williams & McGhee)
B1 Ruth Brown – So Long (Written by Melsher, Harris & Morgan)
B2 Ruth Brown – I'll Get Along Somehow (Parts 1 & 2) (Written by Fields & Marks)
B3 Professor Longhair – Hey Little Girl (Written by Byrd)
B4 Professor Longhair – Mardi Gras In New Orleans (Written by Byrd)
B5 Harry Van Walls – Tee Nah Nah (Written by Overton Lemon)
B6 Joe Morris – Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere (Written by Morris & Tate)
B7 Ruth Brown – Teardrops From My Eyes (Written by Toombs)
C1 Stick McGhee – One Monkey Don't Stop No Show (Written by Stick McGhee)
C2 The Clovers – Don't You Know I Love You (Written by A. Nugetre)
C3 The Cardinals – Shouldn't I Know (Written by Brothers & Azreal)
C4 Joe Turner – The Chill Is On (Written by Joe Turner)
C5 Joe Turner – Chains Of Love (Written by Van Walls & Nugetre)
C6 The Clovers – Fool, Fool, Fool (Written by Ertegun)
C7 The Clovers – One Mint Julep (Written by Toombs)
D1 The Cardinals – Wheel Of Fortune (Written by Benjamin & Weiss)
D2 Joe Turner – Sweet Sixteen (Written by A. Nugetre)
D3 Ruth Brown – 5-10-15 Hours (Written by Toombs)
D4 The Clovers – Ting-A-Ling (Written by A. Nugetre)
D5 Willis Jackson – Gator's Groove (Written by Willis Jackson)
D6 Ruth Brown – Daddy Daddy (Written by Toombs)
D7 Ray Charles – The Midnight Hour (Written by Sweet)