Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974

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

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 Clovers3:08
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 Charles3:00
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 Diamonds2:59
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 Brown2:55
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 Charles2:41
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 Turner2:40
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 Baker3:05
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 Clovers2:44
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 Longhair2:40
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 Drifters2:39
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 Drifters2:26
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 Drifters2:47
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 Turner3:00
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 Ridgley2:46
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 Baker3:10
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 Charles2:50
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 Charles2:49
3▶CD: 1955–57
4▶CD: 1957–60
5▶CD: 1961–65
6▶CD: 1965–67
7▶CD: 1967–69
8▶CD: 1970–74

Credits

Release

art direction:Bob Defrin
liner notes:Peter Grendysa
Robert Pruter
executive producer:Ahmet Ertegun
producer:Aziz Goksel (task: compilation)
Bob Porter (task: compilation)
mastering:Zal Schreiber
Steve Innocenzi
artwork:Fred Otnes (task: cover art)
transferrer:Jimmy Douglass
Bobby Warner
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/3773974 [info]
ASIN:US: B000002IRS [info]