VA — The Fifties: R&B Vocal Groups (1987)

FLAC (tracks+cue, log) | Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues, Soul | 59 min | 256 MB

20 tracks. Gatefold cover with liner notes by Ted Carroll. This compilation focuses on some of the great vocal groups that recorded for Modern Records during the 1950s. This album is a testament to the thriving vocal group scene that existed in and around Los Angeles throughout the fifties. Highly recommended!

1. The Rams — Rock Bottom

2. The Flairs — Hold Me, Thrill Me, Chill Me

3. The Robins — I Made A Vow

4. The Five Bells — Please Remember My Heart

5. The Cliques — Girl Of My Dreams

6. The Hawks — Ever Since You\’ve Been Gone

7. The Chanters — Please Don\’t Go

8. Marvin & Johnny — Tick Tock

9. The Flairs — My Darling, My Sweet

10. The Jacks — Why Did I Fall In Love

11. The Five Bells — My Cutie Pie

12. Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns — Sweet Thing

13. The Cadets — Hands Across The Table

14. The Rocketeers — Hey Rube

15. The Hawks — It\’s All Over

16. The Native Boys — It Won\’t Take Long

17. The Native Boys — Native Girl

18. Bobby Relf & The Laurels — Farewell

19. Richard Berry & The Dreamers — At Last

20. The Five Hearts — Please, Please Baby

21. The Chimes — Love Me, Love Me, Love Me

22. Marvin & Johnny — I Love You, Yes I Do