Mello Kings Discography of CDs

Mello Kings discography During the early R&B and doo wop era groups often toured in packages, taking the stage for a quick set of four or five songs, then clearing out of the way for the next act to do their four or five songs, and in some ways that's what this "meets" series from Collectables feels like, which combines two R&B vocal artists--five songs apiece. This one combines the Mello Kings with Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, and the whole disc is over in twenty minutes. You're going to hear a song or two you like and the series is budget priced, so it's a trade-off. Call it the briefest of introductions to each artist--just like those old package ...

Mello Kings CD discography Track Listing of songs: Tonite tonite; She's real cool; The only girl; Do baby do; Chapel on the hill; Dear Mr. Jock; Kid stuff; Thrill me; Valerie; Love at first sight; Running to you; Baby tell me; Til there were none; Sassafras; Our love is beautiful; I promise; Chip chip; My present love; Wonder why; No one knows; Silver waters; I've lost; Lovers hill; In the still of the night; Lonely hearts; Annie's back; The masquerade is over; The time; The jones girl; Church bells played me the blues;

Mello Kings albums The Mello-Kings' name appeared variously on record labels as the Mello-Kings, the Mello Kings, and the Mellokings. Their lone national hit, "Tonight, Tonight," charted twice in the bottom of the Billboard Top 100 in 1957 and 1961. The song has since gone on to become an unusually well-remembered oldie given its low chart positions, appearing on far more compilations than many major hits ...

Mello Kings music CDs Harlem Holiday: New York Rhythm & Blues is a seven-volume series from Collectables that documents New York's thriving doo wop and R&B scene of the late '50s and early '60s. This is a fine series of CDs for those who want to dig deeper -- perhaps after devouring Rhino's Doo Wop Box sets -- but it's definitely too specialist for beginners, since it focuses on groups who were primarily local or regional sensations. On the seventh volume, the featured groups include the Silhouettes ("Get a Job"), ...

Mello Kings songs Part of Collectables' 1995 series, this brings together 25 tracks originally issued by Herald Records. The big hits here are the Nutmegs' "Story Untold," Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs' "Stay," and "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl" by Patti & the Emblems. But an off-the-wall delight like the Four Seasons-ish surrealism of the Concords' "Marlene" is almost worth the price of admission alone. Also along for the ride are the Turbans, the Mello-Kings, the Smart Tones, the Dynamics, the Thrillers, the 5 Willows, the Premeers, and Little ...

Mello Kings CD discography Spotlite on Herald Records, Vol. 1 is an enjoyable compilation highlighting the golden age of doo wop. Included on this 25-song collection from the vaults of Herald are lost treasures by the Mello-Kings, the Rocketeers, the Turbans, the Debonaires, the Five Willows, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, and the Nutmegs. This compilation is highly recommended for doo wop fans who want to go deeper into that genre. ~ Al Campbell