Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 CD

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Contains 203 tracks, 17 more than the original 7 LP and cassette releases.

This eight-CD set should be a part of any collection that presumes to take American music -- not just rock & roll or rhythm & blues -- seriously. Atlantic Records was one of dozens of independent labels started up after the war by neophyte executives and producers, but it was different from most of the others in that the guys who ran it were honest and genuinely loved music. Coupled with a lot of luck and some good judgment, the results trace a good chunk of the history of American music and popular culture. Disc one opens with cuts which slot in somewhere midway between jazz, bop, and "race" music (as the term was used then). Disc two is pure, distilled R&B, the stuff filling the airwaves of black radio and the jukeboxes in the "wrong" parts of town in 1952-54. Surprisingly, the material on Disc three, covering 1955-57, isn't very different in content or character from Disc two, despite the fact that it covers the period when white teenagers were starting to listen to and buy these records in large numbers. It's only with Disc four that one sees the consequences of the late '50s -- Ray Charles in his final days with the label, juxtaposed with the Drifters in their post-1958 incarnation and the start of the company's relationship with Stax/Volt Records. Disc six (1965-67) is practically a mini-tribute to Stax/Volt, filled with the best-known sides of Eddie Floyd, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Booker T. & the MG's. Discs seven and eight run from the late '60s and the heyday of Aretha Franklin to some great early-'70s soul, including Roberta Flack and the Spinners. The booklet, with a full sessionography and biographical notes on each artist, would be worth 20 bucks on its own. ~ Bruce Eder

Often Referred To As The "Stax Box".Q (p.126) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "[P]retty much the Old Testament of American music. It traces the pioneering early R&B of Atlantic artists such as Ray Charles, The Drifters and The Coasters, through to the birth of soul in 1961 when Atlantic forged an alliance with the Stax label..."
Down Beat (3/92, p.34) - "..this boxed set is the quintessential collection for understanding the evolution of R&B into rock & roll, modern pop, Memphis soul, Miami soul, and early funk...the set as a whole is a valuable case study in modern music history.."

Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 Music

List Price	$89.98 (You save $13.53)
Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, R&B, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, Soul/R&B, Philly Soul, Blues, Box Sets
Label	Atlantic
Orig Year	1991
All Time Sales Rank	19414
CD Universe Part number	1097191
Catalog number	82305
Discs	8
Release Date	Oct 15, 1991
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Mixed

		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 CD DISC 1: 1947-1952:
	1.	Lowe Groovin' - Joe Morris
	2.	That Old Black Magic - Tiny Grimes
	3.	Annie Laurie - Tiny Grimes
	4.	Midnight Special - Tiny Grimes
	5.	Applejack, The - Joe Morris
	6.	Cole Slaw - Frank Culley
	7.	Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee - Sticks McGhee
	8.	So Long - Ruth Brown
	9.	I'll Get Along Somehow - Ruth Brown
	10.	Hey Little Girl - Professor Longhair
	11.	Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Professor Longhair
	12.	Tee Nah Nah - Harry Van Walls
	13.	Danny Boy - Al Hibbler
	14.	Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere - Joe Morris
	15.	Teardrops From My Eyes - Ruth Brown
	16.	One Monkey Don't Stop No Show - Sticks McGhee
	17.	Don't You Know I Love You - The Clovers
	18.	Shouldn't I Know - The Cardinals
	19.	Chill Is On, The - Big Joe Turner
	20.	Chains of Love - Big Joe Turner
	21.	Fool, Fool, Fool - The Clovers
	22.	One Mint Julep - The Clovers
	23.	Wheel of Fortune - The Cardinals
	24.	Sweet Sixteen - Big Joe Turner
	25.	5-10-15 Hours - Ruth Brown
	26.	Gator's Groove - Willis "Gator" Jackson
		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 Songs DISC 2: 1952-1954:
	1.	Ting-a-Ling - The Clovers
	2.	Daddy Daddy - Ruth Brown
	3.	Midnight Hour, The - Ray Charles
	4.	Beggar For Your Kisses, A - The Diamonds
	5.	Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean - Ruth Brown
	6.	Good Lovin' - The Clovers
	7.	Wild Wild Young Men - Ruth Brown
	8.	Mess Around - Ray Charles
	9.	Honey Hush - Big Joe Turner
	10.	Soul on Fire - LaVern Baker
	11.	Money Honey - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
	12.	Lovey Dovey - The Clovers
	13.	Such a Night - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
	14.	Tipitina - Professor Longhair
	15.	White Christmas - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
	16.	Honey Love - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
	17.	Whatcha Gonna Do? - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
	18.	Shake, Rattle and Roll - Big Joe Turner
	19.	Sh-Boom - The Chords
	20.	Oh, What a Dream - Ruth Brown
	21.	Jam Up - Tommy Ridgley
	22.	After the Lights Go Down Low - Al Hibbler
	23.	Tomorrow Night - LaVern Baker
	24.	Tweedlee Dee - LaVern Baker
	25.	I Got a Woman - Ray Charles
	26.	Greenbacks - Ray Charles
		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 Album DISC 3: 1955-1957:
	1.	Door Is Still Open, The - The Cardinals
	2.	Flip, Flop and Fly - Big Joe Turner
	3.	Fool For You, A - Ray Charles
	4.	This Little Girl of Mine - Ray Charles
	5.	Play It Fair - LaVern Baker
	6.	Adorable - The Drifters
	7.	Smokey Joe's Cafe - The Robins
	8.	Ruby Baby - The Drifters
	9.	In Paradise - The Cookies
	10.	Chicken and the Hawk, The - Big Joe Turner
	11.	Devil or Angel - The Clovers
	12.	Drown in My Own Tears - Ray Charles
	13.	Hallelujah, I Love Her So - Ray Charles
	14.	Jim Dandy - LaVern Baker
	15.	Down in Mexico - The Coasters
	16.	Corrine Corrina - Big Joe Turner
	17.	Treasure of Love - Clyde McPhatter
	18.	Love, Love, Love - The Clovers
	19.	It's Too Late - Chuck Willis
	20.	Lonely Avenue - Ray Charles
	21.	Since I Met You Baby - Ivory Joe Hunter
	22.	Lucky Lips - Ruth Brown
	23.	Without Love (There Is Nothing) - Clyde McPhatter
	24.	Fools Fall in Love - The Drifters
	25.	Midnight Special Train - Big Joe Turner
	26.	Empty Arms - Ivory Joe Hunter
	27.	C.C. Rider - Chuck Willis
	28.	Searchin' - The Coasters
		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 CD DISC 4: 1957-1960:
	1.	Young Blood - The Coasters
	2.	Mr. Lee - The Bobbettes
	3.	Long Lonely Nights - Clyde McPhatter
	4.	Betty and Dupree - Chuck Willis
	5.	What Am I Livin' For? - Chuck Willis
	6.	Hang up My Rock and Roll Shoes - Chuck Willis
	7.	Yakety Yak - The Coasters
	8.	Lover's Question, A - Clyde McPhatter
	9.	I Cried a Tear - LaVern Baker
	10.	Right Time, The - Ray Charles
	11.	Charlie Brown - The Coasters
	12.	What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2) - Ray Charles
	13.	There Goes My Baby - The Drifters
	14.	Along Came Jones - The Coasters
	15.	Let the Good Times Roll - Ray Charles
	16.	Poison Ivy - The Coasters
	17.	Dance With Me - The Drifters
	18.	Just For a Thrill - Ray Charles
	19.	This Magic Moment - The Drifters
	20.	Save the Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
	21.	Shopping For Clothes - The Coasters
	22.	Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
	23.	Young Boy Blues - Ben E. King
	24.	Stand by Me - Ben E. King
	25.	Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
	26.	Saved - LaVern Baker
	27.	Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms) - Solomon Burke
		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 Songs DISC 5: 1961-1965:
	1.	Little Egypt - The Coasters
	2.	Amor - Ben E. King
	3.	Last Night - The Mar-Keys
	4.	I'm Blue - The Ikettes
	5.	You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bell
	6.	I Found a Love - The Falcons
	7.	Cry to Me - Solomon Burke
	8.	Don't Play That Song (You Lied) - Ben E. King
	9.	Green Onions - Booker T. & the MG's
	10.	Up on the Roof - The Drifters
	11.	See See Rider - LaVern Baker
	12.	I (Who Have Nothing) - Ben E. King
	13.	If You Need Me - Solomon Burke
	14.	These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding
	15.	Hello Stranger - Barbara Lewis
	16.	On Broadway - The Drifters
	17.	Just One Look - Doris Troy
	18.	Mashed Potatoes - Nat Kendrick & The Swans
	19.	Land of 1000 Dances - Chris Kenner
	20.	Walkin' the Dog - Rufus Thomas
	21.	Release Me - Esther Phillips
	22.	Mercy, Mercy - Don Covay
	23.	Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
	24.	And I Love Him - Esther Phillips
	25.	Hold What You've Got - Joe Tex
	26.	Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
	27.	Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 Album DISC 6: 1965-1967:
	1.	Teasin' You - Willie Tee
	2.	Got to Get You Off My Mind - Solomon Burke
	3.	I Want to Do Everything For You - Joe Tex
	4.	I've Been Loving You Too Long - Otis Redding
	5.	Sweet Woman Like You, A - Joe Tex
	6.	In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
	7.	See-Saw - Don Covay
	8.	Respect - Otis Redding
	9.	You Don't Know Like I Know - Sam & Dave
	10.	When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
	11.	634-5789 - Wilson Pickett
	12.	Hold On, I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave
	13.	Cool Jerk - The Capitols
	14.	Neighbor, Neighbor - Jimmy Hughes
	15.	Land of a 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
	16.	Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
	17.	Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
	18.	Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
	19.	When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & Dave
	20.	Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
	21.	I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) - Aretha Franklin
	22.	Do Right Woman-Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
	23.	Show Me - Joe Tex
	24.	Tramp - Otis & Carla
	25.	Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett
	26.	Hip Hug-Her - Booker T. & the MG's
	27.	Soul Man - Sam & Dave
		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 CD DISC 7: 1967-1969:
	1.	Respect - Aretha Franklin
	2.	Natural Woman, (You Make Me Feel Like) A - Aretha Franklin
	3.	Soul Finger - The Bar-Kays
	4.	Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
	5.	Skinny Legs and All - Joe Tex
	6.	Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
	7.	I'm in Love - Wilson Pickett
	8.	Memphis Soul Stew - King Curtis
	9.	Since You've Been Gone - Aretha Franklin
	10.	Dock of the Bay, (Sittin' On) The - Otis Redding
	11.	Tighten Up - Archie Bell & the Drells
	12.	Slip Away - Clarence Carter
	13.	Think - Aretha Franklin
	14.	Too Weak to Fight - Clarence Carter
	15.	Can I Change My Mind - Tyrone Davis
	16.	First Time I Ever Saw Your Face, The - Roberta Flack
	17.	Take a Letter Maria - R.B. Greaves
	18.	Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton
	19.	Ghetto, The - Donny Hathaway
	20.	Turn Back the Hands of Time - Tyrone Davis
	21.	Compared to What - Les McCann & Eddie Harris
	22.	Call Me - Aretha Franklin
		Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 Songs DISC 8: 1970-1974:
	1.	Don't Play That Song (You Lied) - Aretha Franklin
	2.	Precious Precious - Jackie Moore
	3.	Groove Me - King Floyd
	4.	Patches - Clarence Carter
	5.	Don't Knock My Love (Part 1) - Wilson Pickett
	6.	Funky Nassau (Parts 1 & 2) - The Beginning of the End
	7.	Thin Line Between Love and Hate - The Persuaders
	8.	Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
	9.	Day Dreamin' - Aretha Franklin
	10.	You've Got a Friend - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
	11.	Clean up Woman - Betty Wright
	12.	Could It Be I'm Falling in Love? - The Spinners
	13.	Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
	14.	Where Is the Love? - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
	15.	I'll Be Around - The Spinners
	16.	Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack
	17.	One of a Kind (Love Affair) - The Spinners
	18.	Sideshow - Blue Magic
	19.	Mighty Love - The Spinners
	20.	Love Won't Let Me Wait - Major Harris

Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars birth of rock and roll
This is a tremendous collection of R & B . It is the birth of rock and roll. Ahmet Ertigan does not get nearly enough of the credit he deserves for the incredible discoveries he made. Ahmet is to Rhythm and blues as Sam Phillips was to Rock and Roll!
Submitted by tbill70 (st. louis mo.)
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5 stars ĄIm-presionante!
As we currently say in Spain, this boxset is "im-presionante" (how will you say it in english?... "breath-taking")... This is what SOUL is, the Real Thing. I already knew and of course remembered very well -because of my age- the Atlantic hits of the 70's, but I didn't know very well the previous history, except for some very famous songs. Believe me: it won't be easy to find a R&B record collection better than this... it's a dream to get all this marvelous music and musicians together in just one collection. Besides, I found here hits that almost made me cry recalling my youth.
Submitted by José Manuel PS (Madrid, SPAIN)
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5 stars What a Steal!
Simply the best box set in my collection,I can honestly say that this set is way under priced! The tracks are all the real thing, nothing redone here. I love this set and would recomend it to anyone.
Submitted by Ellis (Houston)
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5 stars The story of R&B!
Looking at this comprehensive box set and the song selections on it, one can safely call this the ultimate purchase, for you'll definetly get your money's worth out of this. It covers from the label's premier recordings way back in 1947, the introduction of new acts like the Clovers, the Cardinals, Ruth Brown and Big Joe Turner in the '50s as well as LaVern Baker, Clyde and the Drifters, Ray Charles, and the Coasters. Moving into the '60s with Ben E. King the "new" Drifters and the creation of the Stax/Volt division of the label in Memphis with Rufus Thomas, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T. and the MG's. Also there is Aretha Franklin, Joe Tex, Clarence Carter. Moving into the '70s we are introduced to the Spinners, Roberta Flack, and the Persuaders wher finally our musical journey ends at 1974. This was a golden age in music, and one independent label told it all. I do not own this box set, but I do plan to get it soon and I know many of the songs on here. If you're a fan of classic R&B, this is what you need.
Submitted by classicrnbfan (Pennsylvania, USA)
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