Atlantic Rhythm and Blues
1947 - 1974
Volume Two
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1. Ting-A-Ling – The Clovers 3:05
(A. Nugetre)
The Clovers: Vocal
Remainder unknown
Recorded in New York, March 18, 1952
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson
2. Daddy Daddy – Ruth Brown 2:52
(Rudy Toombs)
Ruth Brown: Vocals
Willis Jackson: Tenor Sax
Remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, July 2, 1952
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson
3. The Midnight Hour – Ray Charles 2:51
(Sweet)
Ray Charles: Piano and Vocal
Jesse Drakes: Trumpet
Sam Taylor: Tenor Sax
Dave McRae: Alto & Baritone Sax
Mickey Baker: Guitar
Lloyd Trotman: Bass
Connie Kay: Drums
Arranged by Jesse Stone.
Recorded in New York, September 11, 1952
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson
4. A Beggar For Your Kisses – The Diamonds 2:57
(Rosales & Rosales)
The Diamonds: Vocals
Remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, December 29, 1952
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson
5. Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean – Ruth Brown 2:50
(Singleton, Wallace & Lance)
Ruth Brown: Vocal
Taft Jordan: Trumpet
Willis Jackson: Tenor Sax
Mickey Baker: Guitar
Hal Jackson: Tambourine
Connie Kay: Drums
Remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, December 19, 1952
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson
6. Good Lovin’ – The Clovers 2:56
(Kirkland, Taylor, Jesmet & Ertegun)
The Clovers: Vocals
Sam Taylor: Tenor Sax
Harry Van Walls: Piano
Bill Harris: Guitar
Lloyd Trotman: Bass
Connie Kay: Drums
Arranged by Jesse Stone
Recorded in New York, March 4, 1953
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson
7. Wild Wild Young Men – Ruth Brown 2:56
(A. Nugetre)
Ruth Brown: Vocal
Taft Jordan: Trumpet
Freddie Mitchell: Tenor Sax
Haywood Henry: Baritone Sax
Harry Van Walls: Piano
Recorded in New York, April 10, 1953
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson
8. Mess Around – Ray Charles 2:29
(A. Nugetre)
Ray Charles: Piano and Vocals
Dave McRae: Alto Sax
Freddie Mitchell: Tenor Sax
Pinky Williams: Baritone Sax
Mickey Baker: Guitar
Lloyd Trotman: Bass
Connie Kay: Drums
Candido Camero: Conga
Arranged by Jesse Stone
Recorded in New York, May 17, 1953
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun.
9. Honey Hush – Big Joe Turner with Pluma Davis’ Orchestra 2:38
(L.W. Turner)
Big Joe Turner: Vocal
Thomas Sheldon, Frank Mitchell: Trumpets
Worthia Thomas: Trombone
Dimes Dupont: Alto Sax
Warren Hebrew: Tenor Sax
Kathy Thomas: Piano
Edgar Blanchard: Guitar
John Fernandez: Bass
Alonzo Stewart: Drums
Arranged by Pluma Davis.
Recorded in New Orleans, May 12, 1953
Produced by Big Joe Turner.
10. Soul On Fire – LaVern Baker 2:37
(Baker & Jermet)
LaVern Baker: Vocals
Freddie Mitchell: Tenor Sax
Pinky Williams: Baritone Sax
Hank Jones: Piano
Jimmy Lewis: Guitar
Lloyd Trotman: Bass
Vess Payne: Drums
Arranged by Gene Redd.
Recorded in New York, June 19, 1953
11. Money Honey – Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters 2:57
(Stone)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters: Vocals
Sam Taylor: Tenor Sax
Jesse Stone: Piano and arranger.
Mickey Baker: Guitar
Remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, August 9, 1953.
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
12. Lovey Dovey – The Clovers 2:40
(Curtis & Ertegun)
The Clovers, vocals; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Harry Van Walls, piano; Arranged by Jesse Stone; remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, September 24, 1953
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun.
13. Such A Night – Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters 2:28 (Chase)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters, vocals, Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Connie Kay, drums
Recorded in New York, November 12, 1953
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
14. Tipitina – Professor Longhair 2:47
(Byrd)
Professor Longhair, piano and vocal; Lee Allen, tenor sax; Red Tyler, baritone sax; Edgar Blanchard and Irving Charles, guitars; Frank Fields, bass; Earl Palmer, drums.
Recorded in New Orleans, November 1953
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
15. White Christmas – Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters 2:00 (Berlin)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters, vocals; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Recorded in New York, February 4, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
16. Honey Love – Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters 2:51
(McPhatter & Wexler)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters, vocals; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass guitar; Connie Kay, drums.
Recorded in New York, February 4, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
17. Whatcha Gonna Do? – Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters 2:44 (A. Nugetre)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters, vocals; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Recorded in New York, February 4, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
18. Shake Rattle & Roll – Big Joe Turner 3:07
(Calhoun)
Big Joe Turner, vocal; Wilbur DeParis, trombone; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Haywood Henry, baritone sax; Jesse Stone, piano & arranger; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Recorded in New York, February 15, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
19. Sh-Boom – The Chords 2:13
(Feaster, Keys, McRae & Edwards)
The Chords, vocals; Sam Taylor, tenor sax. Arranged by Howard Biggs; remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, March 15, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
20. Oh What A Dream – Ruth Brown 2:51
(Chuck Willis)
Ruth Brown, vocal; Ed Lewis, trumpet; Dickie Harris, trombone; Arnett Cobb, tenor sax; Ed Crist, baritone sax; Bu Pleasant, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Bennie Moten, bass; Al Walker, drums; unknown vocal group.
Arranged by Jesse Stone.
Recorded in New York, May 7, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
21. Jam Up – Tommy Ridgley 2:43
(Ridgley)
Tommy Ridgley, vocal interjections; Dave Bartholomew, trumpet; Lee Allen, Larry Marioneaux, tenor sax; Red Tyler, baritone sax; Salvador Doucette, piano; Ernest McLean, guitar; Frank Fields, bass; Earl Palmer, drums.
Recorded in New Orleans, August 8, 1954
Produced by Tommy Ridgley
22. After The Lights Go Down Low – Al Hibbler 2:39
(Lovett & White)
Al Hibbler, vocal; Leroy Lovett, piano and arranger; Sam Taylor, Al Sears, tenor sax; Mickey Baker, guitar; remainder unknown.
Purchased from the Original Label, Recorded in New York, date unknown.
Producer Unknown.
23. Tomorrow Night – LaVern Baker 3:09
(Coslow & Grosz)
LaVern Baker, vocal; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Connie Kay, drums; The Gliders, vocal group; remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, October 30, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
24. Tweedle Dee – LaVern Baker 3:07
(Scott)
LaVern Baker, vocal; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Connie Kay, drums, The Gliders, vocal group; remainder unknown.
Recorded in New York, October 20, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
25. I Got A Woman – Ray Charles 2:52
(Ray Charles)
Ray Charles, piano and vocal; Joe Bridgewater, Charles Whitley, trumpet; Don Wilkerson, tenor sax; David Newman, baritone sax; Wesley Jackson, guitar; Jimmy Bell, bass; Glenn Brooks, drums.
Recorded in Atlanta, November 18, 1954
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
26. Greenbacks – Ray Charles 2:47
(Richards)
Ray Charles, piano and vocals; Joe Bridgewater, Charles Whitley, trumpets; Don Wilkerson, tenor sax; David Newman, baritone sax; Wesley Jackson, guitar; Jimmy Bell, bass; Glenn Brooks, drums.
Recorded in Atlanta, November 18, 1954.
Produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler.
