Ace Records releases the fourth volume of music from the diverse catalogue of Downey Records.
While the much-lauded first compilation was an instrumental collection,"Intoxica!" the second was a rock 'n'roll collection ,"It Came From The Suburbs" the third brought us gems from Southern California's post-Beatles teens,"It Came From The Garage" this is the long-awaited RB and blues collection from the quirky Downey label.
This new compilation brings the fabulous voice of Little Johnny Taylor, just prior to his great Galaxy hit run, including early workouts of some of those hits; some seldom-heard T-Bone Walker Jr; and some fine harp playing from Ace Holder, plus many unreleased tracks. Our friend from a previous collection, Jessie Hill, makes a welcome re-appearance too. There's even a splash of doo wop."
The Downey vaults excavation continues to bring straight-from-the-masters quality, and in doing it, we are still discovering that the released sides (and the two or three hits on the label) were only a small part of the Downey story!"
Track listing:
1.Midnight Bells Are Ringing - T-BONE WALKER JR
2.She Wobbles When She Walks - PAUL CLIFTON
3.Somewhere - ART WHEELER
4.Leave My Woman Alone - ACE HOLDER
5.I've Got News For You - LITTLE JOHNNY TAYLOR
6.Sorry 'Bout That - CHUCK HIGGINS
7.Down The Street - JESSIE HILL
8.Happy Anniversary - ACE HOLDER
9.Too Young - BOYCE CUNNINGHAM
10.Empty Feeling - T-BONE WALKER JR
11.I Hope That It's Me - LITTLE CAESAR ARK ANGELS
12.When You Are Around - ACE HOLDER
13.Stop Fooling Around - LITTLE JOHNNY TAYLOR
14.Fare Thee Well - THE DEBONAIRES
15.TV Guide - JESSIE HILL
16.Sumptin' Else - T-BONE WALKER JR
17.This Love Of Mine - ACE HOLDER
18.Baby We're Through - ART WHEELER
19.Never Thought - JESSIE HILL
20.Doris Tee - ACE HOLDER
21.I've Been Thinking Of You - ACE HOLDER
22.Jay Walking - PAUL CLIFTON
23.Love Bells Ringing (Take 1) - T-BONE WALKER JR
24.My Life Is Empty (Take 4) - T-BONE WALKER JR
25.Laura - THE DEBONAIRES
26.Night Scene - CHUCK HIGGINS