Atlantic R&B 1947–1974 (reissue)

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

8 jewel cases in a simple cardboard slipcase

cat# is per discogs, doesn't appear as such anywhere on cover art that I can see. Nor does the label "Atlantic" appear anywhere other than the title. The only other logo besides Rhino is the "Warner Platinum" series logo.

Disc liners are the only notes, simple two-parge credits lists, so no helpful metadata. All disc liners carry the following note:

"In previous editions wrong takes were used on some songs.
In this edition, the proper takes have been used in all cases."

According to this extensive review, that was already fixed as of the 1991 US reissue

Tracklist

1▶CD: 1947–52
2▼CD: 1952–54
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1Ting‐A‐Ling
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-03-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abrahmson
vocals:
The Clovers (on 1952-03-18)
recording of:
Ting-a-Ling (on 1952-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Ahmet Ertegun
writer:
Nugetre
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Cedarwood Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Clovers3:09
2Daddy Daddy
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-07-02)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abrahmson
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (on 1952-07-02)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1952-07-02)
recording of:
Daddy Daddy (song introduced by Ruth Brown in 1952) (on 1952-07-02)
lyricist and composer:
Rudolph Toombs
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Ruth Brown2:56
3The Midnight Hour
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-09-11)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
Dave McRae (on 1952-09-11)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (on 1952-09-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1952-09-11)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1952-09-11)
piano:
Ray Charles (on 1952-09-11)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1952-09-11)
trumpet:
Jesse Drakes (on 1952-09-11)
vocals:
Ray Charles (on 1952-09-11)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
cover recording of:
The Midnight Hour (on 1952-09-11)
lyricist and composer:
Sam Sweet
arranger:
Kris Johnson
Ray Charles3:01
4A Beggar for Your Kisses
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-10-29)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abrahmson
vocals:
The Diamonds (on 1952-10-29)
The Diamonds2:58
5Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-12-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abrahmson
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1952-12-19)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1952-12-19)
tambourine:
Hal Jackson (on 1952-12-19)
tenor saxophone:
Willis Jackson (on 1952-12-19)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1952-12-19)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1952-12-19)
recording of:
(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean (on 1952-12-19)
writer:
Herb Lance (in 1952), Charlie Singleton (in 1952) and John Wallace (in 1952)
Ruth Brown2:54
6Good Lovin’
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-03-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abrahmson
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (on 1953-03-04)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1953-03-04)
guitar:
Bill Harris (on 1953-03-04)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (on 1953-03-04)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1953-03-04)
vocals:
The Clovers (on 1953-03-04)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
Good Lovin’ (on 1953-03-04)
composer:
Ahmet Ertegun, Leroy Kirkland and Danny "Run Joe" Taylor
publisher:
Shelby Singleton Music Inc.
The Clovers2:59
7Wild Wild Young Men
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-04-10)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abrahmson
baritone saxophone:
Haywood Henry (on 1953-04-10)
double bass [bass]:
George Duvivier (on 1953-04-10)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1953-04-10)
guitar:
Rector Bailey (on 1953-04-10)
piano:
Van Walls (on 1953-04-10)
tenor saxophone:
Freddie Mitchell (on 1953-04-10)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1953-04-10)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1953-04-10)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
Wild Wild Young Men (on 1953-04-10)
lyricist and composer:
Nugetre
Ruth Brown2:32
8Mess Around
producer:
Herb Abramson and Ahmet Ertegun
baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
Dave McRae (on 1953-05-17)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (on 1953-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1953-05-17)
guitar:
MacHouston "Mickey" Baker (on 1953-05-17)
piano:
Ray Charles (on 1953-05-17)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Sam "The Man" Taylor (on 1953-05-17)
trumpet:
Jesse Drakes (on 1953-05-17)
vocals:
Ray Charles (on 1953-05-17) and Renald Richard (on 1953-05-17)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1953-05-17)
recording of:
Mess Around (on 1953-05-17)
writer:
Ahmet Ertegun
publisher:
Progressive Music, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Ray Charles2:40
9Honey Hush
recorded in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on 1953-05-12)
producer:
Big Joe Turner
alto saxophone:
Dimes Dupont (on 1953-05-12)
double bass [bass]:
John Fernandez (on 1953-05-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Alonzo Stewart (on 1953-05-12)
guitar:
Edgar Blanchard (on 1953-05-12)
piano:
Kathy Thomas (on 1953-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Warren Hebrew (on 1953-05-12)
trombone:
Worthia Thomas (on 1953-05-12)
trumpet:
Frank Mitchell (on 1953-05-12) and Thomas Sheldon (on 1953-05-12)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1953-05-12)
orchestra:
Pluma Davis' Orchestra (on 1953-05-12)
arranger:
Pluma Davis
recording of:
Honey Hush (on 1953-05-12)
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Lou Willie Turner
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Turner
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp.
Big Joe Turner2:39
10Soul on Fire
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-06-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Pinky Williams (on 1953-06-19)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (on 1953-06-19)
drums (drum set):
Sylvester "Vess" Payne (on 1953-06-19)
guitar:
Jimmy Lewis (on 1953-06-19)
piano:
Hank Jones (on 1953-06-19)
tenor saxophone:
Freddie Mitchell (on 1953-06-19)
vocals:
LaVern Baker (on 1953-06-19)
conductor:
Gene Redd (on 1953-06-19)
arranger:
Gene Redd
recording of:
Soul on Fire (on 1953-06-19)
writer:
LaVern Baker, Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
LaVern Baker3:04
11Money Honey
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Walter Adams (on 1953-08-09)
baritone vocals:
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
bass vocals:
Willie Ferbie (on 1953-08-09)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-08-09)
tenor vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1953-08-09) and Andrew Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1953-08-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 252)
recording of:
Money Honey (on 1953-08-09)
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Stone
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, First Digital Music, Walden Music, Inc., Walden, Inc., WB Music Corp. and ZFC Music
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:58
12Lovey Dovey
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-09-24)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun
piano:
Harry Van Walls (on 1953-09-24)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1953-09-24)
vocals:
The Clovers (on 1953-09-24)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
Lovey Dovey (on 1953-09-24)
writer:
Memphis Curtis and Nuggy
publisher:
Progressive Music Co. (ended) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Clovers2:43
13Such a Night
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-11-12)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
bass and drums (drum set):
[unknown] (on 1953-11-12)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1953-11-12) and Jimmy Oliver (on 1953-11-12)
piano:
Harry Van Walls (on 1953-11-12)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1953-11-12)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1953-11-12)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1953-11-12)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-11-12)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-11-12) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1953-11-12)
recording of:
Such a Night (on 1953-11-12)
lyricist and composer:
Lincoln Chase
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Elvis Presley Music, Embassy Music Corporation and Raleigh Music, Inc.
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:30
14Tipitina
recorded in and engineered in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (in 1953-11)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Alvin “Red” Tyler (in 1953-11)
bass:
Edgar Blanchard (in 1953-11)
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer (in 1953-11)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
tenor saxophone:
Lee Allen (in 1953-11)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
recording of:
Tipitina (in 1953-11)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
publisher:
Professor Longhair Music
Professor Longhair2:39
15White Christmas
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
performer:
The Drifters
recorded at:
Fulton Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
cover recording of:
White Christmas (vocal quartet arrangement, made popular by The Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (from 1938 until 1940)
arrangement of:
White Christmas
quotes lyrics from:
Jingle Bells
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:40
16Honey Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
recorded at:
Fulton Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
recording of:
Honey Love (on 1954-02-04)
writer:
Clyde McPhatter and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
P.M.P.C. Inc.
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:25
17Whatcha Gonna Do
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
recording of:
What'cha Gonna Do
lyricist and composer:
Ahmet Ertegun
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:46
18Shake, Rattle and Roll
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-15)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Haywood Henry (on 1954-02-15)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (on 1954-02-15)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1954-02-15)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1954-02-15)
piano:
Jesse Stone (on 1954-02-15)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1954-02-15)
trombone:
Wilbur DeParis (on 1954-02-15)
vocals:
Big Joe Turner (on 1954-02-15)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
cover recording of:
Shake, Rattle and Roll (on 1954-02-15)
additional lyricist:
Daryl Bosteels
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Jesse Stone
publisher:
Campbell Connelly, Mijac Music, Nightlight Music Pty Ltd., Progressive Music, Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Big Joe Turner2:59
19Sh‐Boom
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-03-15)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1954-03-15)
vocals:
The Chords (on 1954-03-15)
arranger:
Howard Biggs
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 215)
recording of:
Sh‐Boom (on 1954-03-15)
writer:
William Edwards, Carl Feaster, Claude Feaster, James Keyes and Floyd McRae
premiered by:
The Chords
The Chords2:26
20Oh What a Dream
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-05-07)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Ed Crist (on 1954-05-07)
double bass [bass]:
Bennie Moten (on 1954-05-07)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Al Walker (on 1954-05-07)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1954-05-07)
piano:
Bu Pleasant (on 1954-05-07)
tenor saxophone:
Arnett Cobb (on 1954-05-07)
trombone:
Dickie Harris (on 1954-05-07)
trumpet:
Ed Lewis (on 1954-05-07)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1954-05-07) and unknown vocal group (on 1954-05-07)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
What a Dream (on 1954-05-07)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis
Ruth Brown2:55
21Jam Up
recorded in:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on 1954-08-08)
producer:
Tommy Ridgley
baritone saxophone:
Red Tyler (on 1954-08-08)
double bass [bass]:
Frank Fields (on 1954-08-08)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Earl Palmer (on 1954-08-08)
guitar:
Ernest McLean (on 1954-08-08)
piano:
Salvador Doucette (on 1954-08-08)
tenor saxophone:
Lee Allen (on 1954-08-08) and Larry Marioneaux (on 1954-08-08)
trumpet:
Dave Bartholomew (on 1954-08-08)
other vocals [vocal interjections]:
Tommy Ridgley (on 1954-08-08)
Tommy Ridgley2:45
22After the Lights Go Down Low
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States
producer:
[unknown]
guitar:
Mickey Baker
piano:
Leroy Lovett
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor and Al Sears
vocals:
Al Hibbler
arranger:
Leroy Lovett
recording of:
After the Lights Go Down Low (in 1954)
writer:
Leroy Lovett and Alan White
Al Hibbler2:41
23Tomorrow Night
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-10-20)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1954-10-20)
instruments:
[unknown] (on 1954-10-20)
tenor saxophone:
Sam “The Man” Taylor (on 1954-10-20)
background vocals:
The Gliders (on 1954-10-20)
lead vocals:
LaVern Baker (on 1954-10-20)
cover recording of:
Tomorrow Night (on 1954-10-20)
writer:
Sam Coslow and Wilhelm Grosz
publisher:
Bourne Co. and Wilhelm Grosz Music Co
LaVern Baker3:14
24Tweedlee Dee
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-10-20)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set) and drums (drum set) [drums]:
Connie Kay (on 1954-10-20)
other instruments:
[unknown]
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1954-10-20)
background vocals:
The Gliders (on 1954-10-20)
lead vocals:
LaVern Baker (on 1954-10-20)
vocals:
LaVern Baker (on 1954-10-20)
recording of:
Tweedlee Dee (on 1954-10-20)
lyricist and composer:
Winfield Scott (in 1954)
publisher:
Hill & Range Songs, Inc. and Unichappell Music
cover recording of:
Tweedlee Dee (on 1954-10-20)
lyricist and composer:
Winfield Scott (in 1954)
publisher:
Hill & Range Songs, Inc. and Unichappell Music
LaVern Baker3:09
25I Got a Woman
recorded in:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1954-11-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
David “Fathead” Newman (on 1954-11-18)
bass:
Jimmy Bell (on 1954-11-18)
drums (drum set):
Glenn Brooks (on 1954-11-18)
guitar:
Wesley Jackson (on 1954-11-18)
piano:
Ray Charles (on 1954-11-18)
solo tenor saxophone:
Donald Wilkerson (on 1954-11-18)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1954-11-18) and Charles "Clanky" Whitley (on 1954-11-18)
vocals:
Ray Charles (on 1954-11-18)
arranger:
Ray Charles
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
I Got a Woman (on 1954-11-18)
writer:
Ray Charles and Renald Richard
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Mijac Music, Progressive Music Pub. Co., Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. and Warner/Chappell
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Ray Charles2:51
26Greenbacks
recorded in:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1954-11-18)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Jimmy Bell (on 1954-11-18)
drums (drum set):
Glenn Brooks (on 1954-11-18)
guitar:
Wesley Jackson (on 1954-11-18)
piano:
Ray Charles (on 1954-11-18)
solo baritone saxophone [baritone sax]:
David “Fathead” Newman (on 1954-11-18)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Donald Wilkerson (on 1954-11-18)
trumpet:
Joe Bridgewater (on 1954-11-18) and Charles "Clanky" Whitley (on 1954-11-18)
vocals:
Ray Charles (on 1954-11-18)
arranger:
Ray Charles
recording of:
Greenbacks (on 1954-11-18)
writer:
Renald Richard
Ray Charles2:50
3▶CD: 1955–57
4▶CD: 1957–60
5▶CD: 1961–65
6▶CD: 1965–67
7▶CD: 1967–69
8▶CD: 1970–74