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Mixed Bag of Rare 50s R&B

Andre M. | Mt. Pleasant, SC United States | 06/11/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is an interesting, if uneven collection of rare 50s r&b by Henry Stone (who would later produce KC and the Sunshine Band) and his Chart label. Much of this is quite appealing, especially the humorous uptempo tunes by the Champions ("Mexico Bound," "Annie Met Henry" No Good Woman" Come on and Love Me"). This group also has a rare mix of blues, rap, and 50's r&b in the amazing 1956 tune "The Same Old Story." Other interesting tunes are included, such as the Tru Tones "Magic" and the Evergreens' "Very Truly Yours." However, some mediocre songs are also included such as the 2 songs by the Picadilly Pipers (a very off-key girl group) and the often annoyingly sour harmonies of Johnny and Marsha (upon repeated listening, their "Freinds Until The End" is so bad that it's almost good. I guess a good way to sum up this CD is "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" of rare 50s r&b."