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ACRSLP 1701LP
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"Big Joe Turner was one of the most powerful and influential blues shouters of all time, whose booming voice and charismatic presence played a pivotal role in the birth of rock and roll. He bridged the gap between jump blues and the emerging rock and roll sound of the 1950s, a true pioneer who brought the raw energy of rhythm and blues to a wider audience. This album focuses on his key R&B chart-hit singles from 1956-1960, a defining period in his career. Honey Hush The R&B Hits 1956-60 is an electrifying collection that captures Big Joe Turner at his best. This LP features his most iconic tracks, including the classic anthems that became a blueprint for rock and roll: 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' and 'Flip Flop And Fly.' The album showcases his incredible vocal power and a tracklist filled with essential hits like the swaggering title track 'Honey Hush' and the soulful 'Chains Of Love.' From the mournful 'Still In The Dark' to the party atmosphere of 'Well Alright,' this collection captures the full emotional and sonic range of his talent. The album's tracklist demonstrates his mastery of the genre, moving seamlessly from the smooth R&B of 'The Chill Is On' to the lively jump blues of 'T.V. Mama.' The collection also includes classics like 'Sweet Sixteen' and 'Corrine, Corrina,' showcasing the rich, diverse sound that made him a legend. From the insistent rhythm of 'Rock A While' to the confident swagger of 'Lipstick, Powder And Paint,' this is a must-have album for anyone interested in the foundational years of rock and roll."
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BCD 17505CD
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"Seriously, one of the best blues albums of all time. masterfully tight, unpretentious and crazily swinging album. One of the first conceptualized blues records ever recorded. Recorded on two consecutive days in March 1956. Original mono album released September 1956. Turner never sounded better. Album reissue producer and liner notes: Colin Escott. Eco-pack with extensive booklet. When Big Joe Turner recorded the songs for Boss Of The Blues on two consecutive days in a New York studio in 1956, he could already look back on several stages of an extremely successful career. Around the mid-1930s, Turner began working with one of the stars of boogie woogie, pianist Pete Johnson from Kansas City. Both were involved in the legendary 1938 show produced by John Hammond Sr. at New York's Carnegie Hall, the 'Spirituals to Swing' concert. In 1951 Ahmet Ertegun signed Turner to his young Atlantic label. Over the next few years, Big Joe Turner recorded his most successful singles and became an Atlantic bestseller with a series of major hits in the R&B charts. In March 1956, however, history was written. Boss Of The Blues was one of the first blues concept albums (almost all other LPs of that day were compilations of previously released singles). Atlantic engaged musicians from the Count Basie community (plus their arranger). The music is anything but nostalgia. With exquisite musicians he created one of the best blues/jazz albums of all times with Big Joe Turner at the peak of his vocal expressiveness."
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