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Moonglows The Complete Singles As & Bs 1953-62 (2CD)

Moonglows The Complete Singles As & Bs 1953-62 (2CD)

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Despite their relatively short career together and an equally limited recording output, The Moonglows were one of the most important and influential doowop vocal groups of the 1950s, their career spanning the years of the rock n roll explosion in pop as well as the time when mainstream pop artists and labels were plundering the R&B charts for potential crossover hit songs. Led by the legendary Harvey Fuqua, who went on to marry Berry Gordys sister and became a hugely successful writer and producer at Motown, and featuring his long-time colleague Bobby Lester sharing lead vocals, they recorded initially for Alan Freeds Challenge label, before he got them a deal with Chance, and moved to Chess, with whom they scored their biggest success with R&B No. 1 Sincerely, which was covered by The McGuire Sisters to score a pop No. 1.

This great-value 56-track 2-CD set comprises the A and B sides of every single they released before they parted company, their music encompassing rocking up-tempo bluesy R&B as well as smooth, immaculate ballads, with beautifully textured harmonies. It naturally features all their chart entries, including the R&B Top 10 hits Most Of All, Sincerely, We Go Together, See Saw, Please Send Me Someone To Love and The Ten Commandments of Love. Its a comprehensive trawl across a brief but significant career.


REVIEWS

At the time of his death, there were strong signs that Chuck was emerging as a world class songwriter. Recordings as good any release of late. - Tony Watson (Blues & Rhythm)

Set of celebrated and deeply romantic baritone vocal groups singles from 1953-62. Includes a young Marvin Gaye. - Clive Prior (Mojo)


 
Disc 1
Track Title Artist
1 I Just Can't Tell No Lie The Moonglows
2 I've Been Your Dog The Moonglows
3 Baby Please The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
4 Whistle My Love The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
5 Just A Lonely Christmas The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
6 Hey, Santa Claus The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
7 Secret Love The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
8 Real Gone Mama The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
9 I Was Wrong The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
10 Ooh Rockin' Daddy The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
11 My Gal The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
12 219 Train The Moonglows and Red Holloway's Orchestra
13 Sincerely The Moonglows
14 Tempting The Moonglows
15 Shoo-Doo-Be-Doo (My Loving Baby) Bobby Lester & The Moonlighters
16 So All Alone Bobby Lester & The Moonlighters
17 The Hug And A Kiss Bobby Lester & The Moonlighters
18 New Gal Bobby Lester & The Moonlighters
19 She's Gone The Moonglows
20 Most Of All The Moonglows
21 Foolish Me The Moonglows
22 Slow Down The Moonglows
23 Starlite The Moonglows
24 In Love The Moonglows
25 In My Diary The Moonglows
26 Lover Love Me The Moonglows
27 We Go Together The Moonglows
Disc 2
Track Title Artist
1 Chickie Um Bah The Moonglows
2 See Saw The Moonglows
3 When I'm With You The Moonglows
4 Over And Over Again The Moonglows
5 I Knew From The Start The Moonglows
6 I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over The Moonglows
7 Don't Say Goodbye The Moonglows
8 Please Send Me Someone To Love The Moonglows
9 Mister Engineer (Bring Her Back To Me) The Moonglows
10 The Beating Of My Heart The Moonglows
11 Confess It To Your Heart The Moonglows
12 Too Late The Moonglows
13 Here I Am The Moonglows
14 In The Middle Of The Night The Moonglows
15 Soda Pop The Moonglows
16 This Love The Moonglows
17 Sweeter Than Words The Moonglows
18 Ten Commandments Of Love Harvey and the Moonglows
19 Mean Old Blues Harvey and the Moonglows
20 Love Is A River The Moonglows
21 I'll Stop Wanting You The Moonglows
22 Twelve Months Of The Year Harvey Fuqua
23 Don't Be Afraid Of Love Harvey Fuqua
24 Mama Loocie Harvey and the Moonglows
25 Unemployment Harvey and the Moonglows
26 Beatnik The Moonglows
27 Junior The Moonglows
28 Blue Velvet Bobby Lester and the Moonglows
29 Penny Arcade Bobby Lester and the Moonglows
  • EAN:
    824046318826
  • Discs:
    2
  • Release:
    December 2016
  • Artist:
    Moonglows
  • Brand:
    Acrobat
  • Product Code:
    ADDCD3188
  • Weight:
    0.12kg