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PermalinkTODAY........FROM 1960
1. CATHY’S CLOWN – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
One of their very biggest hits self penned by the brothers #1 on both
sides of the pond—and their 1st for Warner Bros (and WB's UK debut)
2. WHEN WILL I BE LOVED – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
Did any act ever leave such a valuable number behind after jumping ship
to another label? #8 US/#5 UK
3. NIGHT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME – RAY CHARLES (MARGIE HENDRIX)
Superb live version of his famous number from 1958 recorded at a concert
in Atlanta Ga in May 1959
4. GEE BABY – JOE & ANN
Irresistible duet from Joe Joseph and Ann Cole recorded for Johnny
Vincent at Ace Records.#14BBr&b
5. A ROCKIN’ GOOD WAY (TO MESS AROUND AND FALL IN LOVE) – DINAH
WASHINGTON & BROOK BENTON
Wonderful revival of the number originally introduced by Priscilla
Bowman (and the Spaniels) in 1958. #7BBpop #1BBr&b
6. YOU’VE GOT THE POWER – JAMES BROWN (BEA FORD)
Nearing the end of his tenure on Federal label here’s a great duet
between Soul Bro #1 and Bea Ford. #86BBpop #14BBr&b
7. BIG TIME SPENDER – CORNBREAD & BISCUITS
Excellent comedic monologue on Maske similar to some humorous Bo Diddley
things.In real life these guys were Hank Gibson & Joe Battles
8. BABY (YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES) – DINAH WASHINGTON & BROOK BENTON
Much superior remake of the Dorothy Pay number from 1958 this was the
first Dinah/Brook collaboration. #5 BBpop #1BBr&b
9. YOU DRINK TOO MUCH BOOZE – JIMMY RANEY & SLIM SLAUGHTER
On Jo-Dee label I was told this was a Pittsburgh Porky Chedwick fave--I
got hooked the first time I ever heard it.
10. PRETTY BABY ROCK – JIM MYERS & TEX REGAN
Strident rockin’ countrified number recorded by the duo on the Fortune
label showing that Devora & co did dabble in other genres
11. SO SAD (TO WATCH GOOD LOVE GO BAD) – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
Don Everly penned this immediate followup weeper to “Cathy’s Clown” on
Warner Bros. #7 BBpop #5 UK
12. BLUES STAY AWAY FROM ME – DORSEY & JOHNNY BURNETTE
1956 track by the Rock ‘N’ Roll Trio revives the Delmore Bros country
classic that got missed for release until this Coral single in 1960
13. YOU’RE THE BOSS – LaVERN BAKER & JIMMY RICKS
Despite what the YT clip says this is from December 1960 great duet by
LaVern & Jimmy later revived by Elvis & Ann-Margret
14. CAUSE I LOVE YOU – CARLA & RUFUS
On the original Satellite label (before it became Stax) a great duet
here from Rufus Thomas and daughter Carla
15. LIKE STRANGERS – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
From the last Cadence recording session in February 1960 this nice
ballad preceded “When Will I Be Loved” in that session
16. LOUISIANA MAN – RUSTY & DOUG
The original version of the country anthem recorded for Hickory. Take no
notice of YT date this was out December 1960
17. SPOONFUL – ETTA & HARVEY
On Chess the good second ever version of “Spoonful” following the great
Howlin’ Wolf original released a few months earlier
18. GONNA WORK OUT FINE – MICKEY & SYLVIA (UNRELEASED)
The original version of the number that (with an “It’s” added) Ike &
Tina Turner will take high in the charts the following year
19, OH LOVER – SHERRI TAYLOR & SINGIN’ SAMMY WARD
I make this decent r&b duet the tenth record released on the then brand
new Motown label
20. STICK WITH ME BABY – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
Yeah I know it’s the flip of “Temptation” in 1961 but it was out first
on the “Date With The Everly Brothers” LP in 1960
BUBBLING UNDER
21. LOVE HURTS – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
22. TWO BIG FEET – HENRY & MAMIE
23. HEAVENLY BABY – ALLEN & ALLEN
24. LIKE YOU USED TO DO – SHIRLEY & LEE
25. ALWAYS IT’S YOU – THE EVERLY BROTHERS