Atlantic Rhythm and Blues
1947 - 1974
Volume Four
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1. Youngblood – The Coasters 2:20
(Leiber, Stoller & Pomus)
The Coasters, vocals; Gil Bernal, tenor sax; Mike Stoller, piano and arranger; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ralph Hamilton, bass; Jesse Sailes, drums.
Recorded in Los Angeles, February 15, 1957
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
2. Mr. Lee – The Bobbettes 2:11
(Dixon, Gathers, Webb, Pought & Pought)
The Bobbettes, vocals; Jess Powell, tenor sax; Ray Ellis, piano; Alan Hanlon, Al Caiola, guitars; Milt Hinton, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
Arranged and conducted by Reggie Obrecht.
Recorded in New York, February 28, 1957
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun
3. Long Lonely Nights – Clyde McPhatter 2:26
(Uniman, Davis, Andrews & Henderson)
Clyde McPhatter, vocal; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Joe Marshall, drums; Phil Kraus, mirimba; vocal group.
Orchestra arranged by Budd Johnson.
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
4. Betty And Dupree – Chuck Willis 2:24
(Chuck Willis)
Chuck Willis, vocal; Mike Stoller, piano; Kenny Burrell, Al Caiola, guitars; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Joe Marshall, drums; Harry Breuer, xylophone; remainder unknown.
Arranged by Jesse Stone.
Recorded in New York, October 30, 1957.
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
5. What Am I Livin’ For – Chuck Willis 2:25
(Jay & Harris)
Chuck Willis, vocal; King Curtis, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Sam Marshall, drums. Arranged by Reggie Obrecht.
Recorded in New York, February 14, 1958.
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
6. Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes – Chuck Willis 2:18
(Chuck Willis)
Chuck Willis, vocal; King Curtis, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Sam Price, piano; George Barnes, Al Caiola, guitars, Lloyd Trotman, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
Arranged by Reggie Obrecht.
Recorded in New York, February 14, 1958.
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
7. Yakety Yak – The Coasters 1:49
(Leiber & Stoller)
The Coasters, vocals; King Curtis, tenor sax; Mike Stoller, piano and arranger; George Barnes, Alan Hanlon, guitars; Wendell Marshall, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
Recorded in New York, March 17, 1958
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
8. A Lovers Question – Clyde McPhatter 2:31
(Benton & Williams)
Clyde McPhatter, vocal; King Curtis, tenor sax; Cliff Smalls, piano; Sal Salvador, Carl Lynch, guitars; Milt Hinton, bass; Belton Evans, drums. Arranged and conducted by Ray Ellis.
Recorded in New York, March 17, 1958
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
9. I Cried A Tear – LaVern Baker 2:35
(Julia)
LaVern Baker, vocals; Urbie Green, trombone; Leon Cohen, alto sax; King Curtis, tenor sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Al Caiola, Everett Barksdale, guitars; Milt Hinton, bass; Panama Francis, drums. The Gliders vocal group.
Arranged and conducted by Reggie Obrecht.
Recorded in New York, September 11, 1958
Produced by Jerry Wexler
10. The Right Time – Ray Charles 3:21
(Brown, Cadena, Herman)
Ray Charles, piano and vocal; Marcus Belgrave, trumpet; David Newman, alto sax, tenor sax; Hank Crawford, baritone sax; Edgar Willis, bass; Milt Turner, drums. The Raeletts, vocal group.
Recorded in New York, October 28, 1958
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
11. Charlie Brown – The Coasters 2:18
(Leiber & Stoller)
The Coasters, vocals; King Curtis, tenor sax; Mike Stoller, piano and arranger; George Barnes, Alan Hanlon, Sammy Clarke, guitars; Wendell Marshall, bass; Gary Chester, drums.
Recorded in New York, December 11, 1958
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
12. What’d I Say (Parts 1 & 2) – Ray Charles 5:06
(Ray Charles)
Ray Charles, piano and vocal; Marcus Belgrave, trumpet; David Newman, alto sax, tenor sax; Hank Crawford, baritone sax; Edgar Willis, bass; Milt Turner, drums; The Raeletts, vocal group.
Recorded in New York, February 18, 1959
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
14. Along Came Jones – The Coasters 2:57
(Leiber & Stoller)
The Coasters, vocals; King Curtis, tenor sax; Mike Stoller, piano and arranger; George Barnes, Tommy Mottola, Alan Hanlon, guitars; Abie Baker, bass; Stick Evans, drums.
Recorded in New York, March 26, 1959
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
15. Let The Good Times Roll – Ray Charles 2:45
(Theard & Moore)
Ray Charles, piano and vocal; Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, Joe Newman, Snooky Young, trumpets; Melba Liston, Al Grey, Quentin Jackson, Tom Mitchell, trombones; Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, alto sax; David Newman, Paul Gonsalves, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Charlie Persipi, drums. Arranged and conducted by Quincy Jones.
Recorded in New York, June 23, 1959
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
16. Poison Ivy – The Coasters 2:40
(Leiber & Stoller)
The Coasters, vocals; King Curtis, tenor sax; Mike Stoller, piano and arranger; George Barnes, Alan Hanlon, Sammy Clarke, guitars; Wendell Marshall, bass; Gary Chester, drums.
Recorded in New York, July 16, 1959
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
17. Dance With Me – The Drifters 2:22
(Nahan, Treadwell, Lebish & Glick)
The Drifters, vocals; Mike Stoller, piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Sal Gubin, vibes; Osie Johnson, drums; remainder (including strings) unknown.
Arranged by Richard Wess.
Recorded in New York, July 9, 1959.
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
18. Just For A Thrill – Ray Charles 3:22
(Armstrong & Raye)
Ray Charles, piano and vocal; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Alan Hanlon, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Ted Sommer, drums; remainder (including woodwinds and strings) unknown. Arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns.
Recorded in New York, May 6, 1959
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
19. This Magic Moment – The Drifters 2:30
(Pomus & Shuman)
The Drifters, vocals; Phil Bodner, saxophone; Ernie Hayes, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, George Barnes, guitars; George Duvivier, bass; Shep Shepherd, drums, ten strings.
Arranged and conducted by Stan Applebaum.
Recorded in New York, December 23, 1959.
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
20. Save The Last Dance For Me – The Drifters 2:27
(Pomus & Shuman)
The Drifters, vocals; Bucky Pizzarelli, Alan Hanlon, guitars: Lloyd Trotman, bass; Gary Chester, drums, remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, May 19, 1960
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
21. Shopping For Clothes – The Coasters 2:57
(Glick)
The Coasters, vocals; King Curtis, tenor sax; Mike Stoller, piano and arranger; Sonny Forriest, Phil Spector, guitars; Wendell Marshall, bass; Gary Chester, drums.
Recorded in New York, July 29, 1960
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
22. Spanish Harlem – Ben E. King 2:49
(Spector & Leiber)
Ben E. King, vocal; Romeo Penque, reeds; Ernie Hayes, piano; Al Caiola, Charles McCracken, guitars; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Gary Chester, drums; Phil Kraus, percussion; female vocal group. Conducted by Stan Applebaum.
Recorded in New York, October 27, 1960
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
23. Young Boy Blues – Ben E. King 2:18
(Pomus & Spector)
Ben E. King, vocal; Romeo Penque, reeds; Ernie Hayes, piano; Al Caiola, Charles McCracken, guitars; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Gary Chester, drums; Phil Kraus, percussion; female vocal group. Conducted by Stan Applebaum.
Recorded in New York, October 27, 1960
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
24. Stand By Me – Ben E. King 2:50
(King & Glick)
Ben E. King, vocal; Romeo Penque, reeds; Ernie Hayes, piano; Al Caiola, Charles McCracken, guitars; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Gary Chester, drums; Phil Kraus, percussion; female vocal group. Conducted by Stan Applebaum.
Recorded in New York, October 27, 1960
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
25. Gee Whiz – Carla Thomas 2:16
(Thomas & Norman)
Carla Thomas, vocal; remainder unknown.
Recorded in Memphis, Fall 1960.
Produced by Jim Stewart
26. Saved – LaVern Baker 2:34
(Leiber & Stoller)
LaVern Baker, vocal; Dick Vance, Taft Jordan, trumpets; Rudy Powell, alto sax; Big Al Sears, tenor sax; Bert Keyes, piano; Lilton Mitchell, organ; Phil Spector, guitar; Abie Baker, bass; Gary Chester, drums; Sticks Evans, bass drum. Arranged and conducted by Howard Biggs.
Recorded in New York, December 7, 1960.
Produced by Leiber & Stoller
27. Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms) – Solomon Burke 2:45
(V.F. Stewart)
Solomon Burke, vocal; Leon Cohen, alto sax; Moe Weschler, piano; Bert Keyes, organ; Billy Bauer, Alan Hanlon, George Barnes, guitars; Wendell Marshall, bass; Ted Sommer, drums; Phil Kraus, vibes; vocal group.
Arranged and conducted by Ray Ellis.
Recorded in New York, December 13, 1960
Produced by Jerry Wexler and Bert Berns.
