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  CDTOP1438CD  £10.00

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Ace

Various Artists

Wow,Wow, Baby! 1950s R&B, Blues & Gospel From Dolphin's Of Hollywood

This strong compilation of R&B is based on the repertoire recorded by or purchased by Hollywood-based R&B entrepreneur John Dolphin between 1950 and 1957. Wow Wow Baby is Ace's third multi-artist compilation of Dolphin R&B (with a little doo wop and gospel thrown in). Deep research into the archive has brought to light some tapes and acetates that were feared lost, plus several previously undocumented goodies. Only three of the tracks have been out on CD before 24 years ago while the rests are receiving their first ever legitimate anthologising in the UK. Even if the titles may not all be familiar, a perusal of the list of names of the featured artists which include many of the foremost R&B acts of the era will be sure to guarantee Wow, Wow, Baby's appeal to all lovers and collectors of the type of music it contains. Beautifully mastered from fresh transfers of the original tapes and acetates, this high quality compilation shows Ace's commitment to 1940s and 50s R&B remains as strong as ever. It is the foundation on which the company was built, 40 years ago, and they have no plans to abandon it.

Tracklist

• 1. Heavy Artillery (A.K.A..The Solid Rock) (Unedited Version) - Big Boy Groves And His Orchestra Featuring Roland Mitchell
  2. Man Have I Got Troubles - Scatman Crothers
  3. Wow Wow Baby - The Hollywood Four Flames
  4. Pete's Boogie - Memphis Slim
  5. S.K. Blues - Jimmy Witherspoon
  6. Years And Tears Ago - Little Margie With Big Boy Groves And His Orchestra
  7. Oh Baby - Floyd Dixon
  8. Step In The Right Direction - Brother Prince Dixon
  9. I Walked All Night - Johnny Fuller
  10. Elaine - Scatman Crothers
  11. Yak Yak Women (Demo) - Marvin & Johnny
  12. Sleep, Drink And Play - Earl Burton
  13. Traffic Ticket - Big Boy Groves And His Orchestra
  14. My Love Is Real - James Reed
  15. Hey Rube - The Mellow Tones
  16. Never Can Tell (When A Woman s Going To Change Her Mind) - Floyd Dixon
  17. Lonely, Lonely Woman - Little Eve With Big Boy Groves And His Orchestra
  18. Teenage Party - Jimmy Witherspoon
  19. Fancy Pants - Tap Anthony And His Orchestra
  20. Don't Blooper - Grady Chapman And The Suedes
  21. All Messed Up - Vernon Anders
  22. I Need The Lord To Guide Me Everyday - Brother Prince Dixon
  23. Teenagers Only - Little Margie With Big Boy Groves And His Orchestra
  24. Oh Yeah - Chuck Higgins And The Mellotones