The History of Rhythm and Blues 1957–1962

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Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I’m a Hog for You
The Coasters1:59
2Money
Barrett Strong2:36
3Ozeta
The Magnificents2:22
4It’s So Fine
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-12-18)
bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1957-12-18)
guitar:
Allen Hanlon (jazz guitarist) (on 1957-12-18)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1957-12-18)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1957-12-18) and Melvin "Red" Solomon (on 1957-12-18)
xylophone:
Harry Breuer (on 1957-12-18)
vocals:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer) (on 1957-12-18)
conductor:
Howard Biggs (on 1957-12-18)
arranger:
Howard Biggs
LaVern Baker2:22
5Oh Baby, You Have to Go
The El Cincos2:44
6My Baby Just Cares for Me
double bass:
Jimmy Bond (in 1957-12)
drums (drum set):
Albert “Tootie” Heath (in 1957-12)
piano and lead vocals:
Nina Simone (in 1957-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bethlehem Records (US jazz label, active 1950s–) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Beltone Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1957-12)
edit of:
My Baby Just Cares for Me (special extended version) by Nina Simone
cover recording of:
My Baby Just Cares for Me (in 1957-12)
lyricist and composer:
Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Chappell Music Co. Inc., Donaldson Publishing Co., Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Gus Kahn Music Co., The Songwriters Guild and Tobago Music Co.
Nina Simone3.853:39
7Get a Job
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 36)
recording of:
Get a Job (in 1957-10)
writer:
Earl T. Beal, Raymond W. Edwards (member of 1950s doowop group the Silhouettes), Richard A. Lewis (member of 1950s doowop group the Silhouettes) and William F. Horton (US R&B/northern soul)
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, Jamie Music Publishing Co., Ken Williams Music, Dandelion Music Co. (in 1957) and Wildcat Music (US publisher) (in 1957)
The Silhouettes4.52:48
8I Wanna Go Home
Charles Brown2:33
9Heartbreak Melody
vocals:
Wynona Carr
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Heartbreak Melody (on 1955-08-17)
lyricist and composer:
Wynona Carr (until 1955-08-17)
Wynona Carr2:53
10Love Potion No. 9
The Clovers1:54
11So Fine
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 24)
recording of:
So Fine
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Otis
publisher:
Eldorado Music Co. and Valley Music Ltd (publisher)
cover recording of:
So Fine
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Otis
publisher:
Eldorado Music Co. and Valley Music Ltd (publisher)
The Fiestas2:21
12Every Dog Got It’s Day
Eddie Bo2:14
13Over You
recording of:
Over You
writer:
Allen Orange and Allen Toussaint
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc.
Aaron Neville2:19
14The Twist
recorded in:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1958-11-11)
bass:
Edwyn Conley (on 1958-11-11)
drums (drum set):
George DeHart (on 1958-11-11)
electric bass guitar:
Navarre Hastings (on 1958-11-11)
guitar:
Cal Green (on 1958-11-11)
membranophone:
George DeHart
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1958-11-11)
tenor saxophone:
Ray Felder (on 1958-11-11) and James E. Henry Moore (on 1958-11-11)
background vocals:
The Midnighters (aka The Midnighters until 1958)
lead vocals:
Hank Ballard (on 1958-11-11)
vocals:
The Midnighters (aka The Midnighters until 1958) (on 1958-11-11)
recording of:
The Twist (on 1958-11-11)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Ballard
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., J. Albert & Son P/L and Embassy Music Corporation (from 2016-06 to present)
Hank Ballard and the Midnighters42:36
15(Baby) Hully Gully
recording of:
Hully Gully
composer:
Cliff Goldsmith and Fred Smith (60s producer)
The Olympics2:07
16Last Night
recording of:
Last Night
writer:
Charles Axton, Chip Moman, Gilbert Caple, Jerald Smith and Floyd Newman
composer:
The Mar‐Keys
The Mar‐Keys2:41
17New Orleans
recording of:
New Orleans
writer:
Frank Guida and Joseph Royster
publisher:
Dominion Music Co. Ltd., Rockmasters, Inc. (BMI-affiliated), Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. and Wixen Music UK Ltd.
Gary “U.S.” Bonds2:50
18Shoppin’ for Clothes
recording of:
Shoppin’ for Clothes
writer:
Kent Harris (Boogaloo), Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Five Points Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
version of:
Clothesline (Wrap It Up)
The Coasters2:59
19Stay
recording of:
Stay
lyricist and composer:
Maurice Williams (US singer/songwriter, played with The Zodiacs)
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd. and Cherio Corp. (in 1960)
Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs1:39
20Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Don & Bob2:36
21A Certain Girl
producer:
Allen Toussaint
recording of:
A Certain Girl
lyricist and composer:
Naomi Neville
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc. and EMI United Partnership Ltd.
Ernie K‐Doe2:46
22There’s No Other
The Crystals2:32
23Hit the Road Jack
producer:
Sid Feller
alto saxophone [alto sax]:
Bennie "Hank" Crawford (on 1961-07-05)
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Leroy "Hog" Cooper (saxophonist) (on 1961-07-05)
bass:
Edgar Willis (bass) (on 1961-07-05)
drums (drum set):
Edward "Bruno" Carr (on 1961-07-05)
piano:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1961-07-05)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1961-07-05)
trumpet:
Phillip Guilbeau (on 1961-07-05) and John Hunt (trumpeter) (on 1961-07-05)
background vocals:
The Raelettes (on 1961-07-05)
vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (on 1961-07-05) and Margie Hendrix (on 1961-07-05)
arranger:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1961-07-05)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1961 (number: 6) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 248)
recording of:
Hit the Road Jack (on 1961-07-05)
lyricist and composer:
Percy Mayfield
publisher:
Tangerine Music, Tangerine Music Corp. and 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)
Ray Charles4.41:59
24Workin’ Man’s Song
The Falcons2:30
25A Shot of Rhythm and Blues
Arthur Alexander2:01
26Born to Cry
Dion2:27
27You’re No Good
conductor:
Garry Sherman (mid-20th century composer, arranger & conductor)
arranger:
Garry Sherman (mid-20th century composer, arranger & conductor)
recording of:
You’re No Good
lyricist and composer:
Clint Ballard, Jr.
publisher:
Beardog Publishing, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Edwin H. Morris & Co. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.)
Dee Dee Warwick2:28
28Jump Back
Eugene Blacknell2:24
29Love Is a Swingin’ Thing
The Shirelles2:12
30Some Other Guy
Ritchie Barrett2:22
31California Sun
Joe Jones2:22
32Love Me Do
recording of:
Love Me Do
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) (from 1958 until 1962-05) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1958 until 1962-05)
publisher:
Ardmore & Beechwood Ltd., Beechwood Music Corp., Castle Music (AU label of Castle Music Pty. Limited), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Lenono Publishing, McCartney Music and MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company)
The Beatles2:25