Ray+Charles

=RAY CHARLES=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywj-Ey1ZnPQ //All single releases // //All single releases // //All single releases // //All titles by Charles or Jackson // //Recycled tracks // //Recycled tracks //
 * //THE ATLANTIC YEARS: SINGLES //**
 * //The Midnight Hour //** //(Sam Sweet) //
 * It Should Have Been Me ** (Memphis Curtis) ‘It Shoulda Been Me’ by 10-year-old Little Georgie Benson, later the famous jazz guitarist [‘54, Groove 0024]
 * //Losing Hand //** //(Charles Calhoun) //
 * Sinner’s Prayer ** (Lloyd Glenn, Lowell Fulsom) Lowell Fulsom [‘50, Swing Time 237].
 * Mess Around **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (A. Nugetre) According to notes to //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Birth of Soul //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, this ‘borrowed liberally’ from Cow Cow Davenport’s ‘Cow Cow Blues’ [‘28, Vocalion 1198 and Brunswick 80022].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Feelin’ Sad **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Eddie Jones) Guitar Slim [‘52, J-B 603].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Got a Woman **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles, Renald Richard) Based on ‘It Must Be Jesus’ by the Southern Tones [‘54, Duke 205]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Come Back Baby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles) Walter Davis ['40, Bluebird B8510], Lowell Fulson [‘49, Down Beat 230]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">This Little Girl of Mine **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles) Based on ‘This Little Light of Mine’, a civil rights song first recorded in 1950 by the St. Paul Baptist Choir Church of L.A. [Capitol 1069], and also by Clara Ward [‘52, Savoy 4038] and the Swan Silvertones [‘53, Specialty 931].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Drown In My Own Tears **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Henry Glover) Sonny Thompson with Lula Reed vocal ‘I’ll Drown in My Tears’ [‘52, King 45-4527].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hallelujah I Love Her So **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles) Revamping of Dorothy Love Coates’ gospel song ‘Hallelujah! I Love Him So’ (but I can’t find a recording of this) A recording entitled, "That's Why I Love him So", by the Gospel All Stars (claiming, I assume, James Cleveland as composer) also seems to predate the Ray Charles recording. YouTube link:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Lonely Avenue **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Doc Pomus) Apparently inspired by Pilgrim Travelers’ ‘How Jesus Died’ [‘55, Specialty 889].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Leave My Woman Alone **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles) Based on gospel ‘You Better Leave That Liar Alone’ - originally by Guitar Evangelist (Edward W. Clayborn) [‘27, Vocalion 1093]; other versions by Rev. T.E. Weems [‘27, Columbia 14469-D], the Silver Leaf Quartet [‘28, Okeh 8667], Frank Luther [‘34], the Carter Family [‘37], the Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet [‘38, Bluebird B7835], Sister Rosetta Tharpe [‘43, Decca 48023] and the Fairfield Four [‘46, Bullet 253].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Get on the Right Track **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Titus Turner) “Get on the Right Track Baby’ by Titus Turner [‘56, Wing 90058]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Swanee River Rock **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles) Based on ‘The Old Folks at Home’ by Stephen Foster. First performed in 1878 by Jules Levy; first recorded in 1892 by Len Spencer [New Jersey label]. A boogie-woogie version by Albert Ammons charted R&B in 1947 [‘Swanee River Boogie’, Mercury 8022.]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">That’s Enough **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles) From Gospel Harmonettes [‘56, Specialty 904]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Want a Litte Girl **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Billy Moll, Murray Mencher) McKinney’s Cotton Pickers, vocal by George Thomas [‘30, Victor]. Other versions include Jay McShann featuring Jimmy Witherspoon [‘46, Mercury 8026] and Big Joe Turner [‘56, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Boss of the Blues //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Atlantic 1234].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Yes Indeed **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Sy Oliver) Tommy Dorsey [‘41, Victor 27421].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Had a Dream //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Ricky Harper, Ray Charles) Harper was a trumpeter in Charles’ band //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Be My Baby //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman, Ray Charles) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My Bonnie **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Charles) ‘My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean.’ This well-known song was originally called ‘Bring Back My Bonnie to Me’, written in 1881, and was recorded in 1901 by the Haydn Quartet. It became popular for Alma Gluck & the Orpheus Quartet [‘19, Victor 64793], and Ella Logan popularized it as ‘My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean’ in 1938 [Brunswick 8196].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Early in the Morning **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Lee Hickman, Louis Jordan) Louis Jordan [‘47, Decca 24155]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Right Time **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Lew Herman) Nappy Brown [’57, Savoy 1525], based on Roosevelt Sykes’ ‘Night Time Is the Right Time’ [‘37, Decca 7324].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Carryin’ the Load //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tell the Truth **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Lowman Pauling) The 5 Royales [‘58, King 5141]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’m Movin’ On **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hank Snow) Hank Snow [‘50, RCA 0328]
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">THE ATLANTIC YEARS: ALBUM TRACKS //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RAY CHARLES (ROCK AND ROLL) **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">YES INDEED **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">THE GREAT RAY CHARLES **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Man I Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gershwin, Gershwin) A 1928 standard sung on stage by Helen Morgan and by Sophie Tucker, with recordings by Marion Harris [Victor 21116], Vaughn DeLeath [Brunswick 3748], Paul Whiteman, featuring Vaughn DeLeath [Columbia 50058] and Fred Rich, also featuring Vaughn DeLeath [Columbia 1241]. Revived in 1937 by the Benny Goodman Trio [Victor 25644].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Music, Music, Music **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Baum, Weiss) Number one hit in 1950 for Teresa Brewer [London 30023], with several other recordings.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Black Coffee **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Burke, Webster) Introduced in 1949 by Sarah Vaughan [Columbia 38462]. It was the title song for a well-known LP by Peggy Lee [‘53, Decca LP .DL 5482].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Surrender, Dear **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Barris, Clifford) 1931 song with popular recordings by Gus Arnheim, featuring Bing Crosby [Victor 22618] and Earl Burtnett featuring Don Dewey [Brinswick 6034].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ain’t Misbehaving’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Brooks, Razaf, Waller) Cowritten by Fats Waller, this was featured in the 1929 show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Connie’s Hot Chocolates //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> by Louis Armstrong. Popular recordings that year include Armstrong’s [Okeh 8714 and 41276], Leo Reisman featuring Lew Conrad [Victor 22047], Irving Mills featuring Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson [Brunswick 4535], Gene Austin [Victor 22068], Ruth Etting [Columbia 1958-D], and an organ solo by Fats Waller [Victor 22118].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Doodlin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Silver) Horace Silver Quintet introduced this song [‘54, Blue Note 45-1630], sometimes attributed to Horace Silver & the Jazz Messengers.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">There’s No You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Adair, Hopper) recorded in 1945 by Jo Stafford [Capitol 191] and Frank Sinatra [Columbia 36797].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Undecided **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Robin, Shavers) First popular in 1939 for Chick Webb with Ella Fitzgerald [Decca 2323], with instrumental versions by John Kirby [Decca 2216] and Benny Goodman [Victor 26134]. Charted in 1951 for the Ames Brothers & Les Brown [Coral 9-60566], Ray Anthony [Capitol F1824], and Guy Lombardo (Decca 9-27835]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My Melancholy Baby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Burnett, Norton, Norton) Standard first recorded in 1915 by Walter Van Brunt [Edison Amberol 2542]. Popular versions were recorded in 1928 [first hit version, by Gene Austin, Victor 21015], 1935 [Al Bowlly with Ray Noble‘s Orchestra, Victor 25007], 1936 [Teddy Wilson, featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Brunswick 7729], 1939 [Bing Crosby, Decca 2289], and 1947 [instrumental hit for Sam Donohue, Capitol 357].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">WHAT’D I SAY **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">SOUL BROTHERS (with Milt Jackson) **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">How Long Blues **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Carr) An often recorded blues standard, Alberta Hunter’s first recording, as ‘How Long, Sweet Daddy, How Long’ [’21, Black Swan 2008]. Other early recordings by Ida Cox with Papa Charlie Jackson [‘25, Paramount 12325], Blind Lemon Jefferson [‘28, Paramount 12685], Tampa Red [‘28, Vocalion 1228], and its most famous version by Leroy Carr with Scrapper Blackwell [‘28, Vocalion 1191].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">‘Deed I Do **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hirsch, Rose) Introduced by Johnny Marvin [’27, Victor 200397], also a hit for Ruth Etting [‘27, Columbia 865]. Lena Horne had some succes with it in 1947 [MGM 10165].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RAY CHARLES AT NEWPORT **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">In a Little Spanish Town **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Lewis, Wayne, Young) 1927 hit for Paul Whiteman, vocal by Jack Fulton [Victor 20266], the Cavaliers (aka Ben Selvin Orchestra) with vocal by Frank Harris (Irving Kaufman) [Columbia 805-D] and Sam Lanin, vocal by Irving Kaufman [Okeh 40740].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Blues Waltz **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Roach) Max Roach Quintet [‘57, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jazz in ¾ Time //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Emarcy MG 36108], featuring Sonny Rollins and Kenny Dorham.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sherry //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Crawford) Hank Crawford played baritone sax for Charles’ band. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">THE GENIUS OF RAY CHARLES **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Let the Good Times Roll **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Sam Theard, Fleecie Moore) Louis Jordan [‘46, Decca 23741].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It Had To Be You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gus Kahn, Isham Jones) 1924 dance band tune by Isham Jones [Brunswick 2614], with vocal versions by Marion Harris [Brunswick 2610], Cliff Edwards [Perfect 12126 and Pathe 32047] and Aileen Stanley & Billy Murray [Victor 19373]. It was revived in 1944, featured in 2 films: //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Is Everybody Happy, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> sung by Nan Wynn, and //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Show Business //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, sung by Eddie Cantor, with hit recordings by Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes [Decca 23349], Betty Hutton [Capitol 155], and Artie Shaw [Victor 20-1593; also ‘41, Victor 27536].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Alexander’s Ragtime Band **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Irving Berlin) First recorded in 1911 by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan [Victor 16908, Columbia A-1032] and Billy Murray [Edison Amberol 817], with instrumental versions in 1912 by Prince’s Orchestra and the Victor Military Band. Other notable versions include Bessie Smith [‘27, Columbia 14219], the Boswell Sisters [‘35, Brunswick 7412, reissued in ‘38 on Vocalion 4239], and Louis Armstrong [‘37, Decca 1408]. It experienced a revival in 1938, sung by Alice Faye as the title song of a film, with hit recordings by Bing Crosby & Connee Boswell [Decca 1887], the Boswell Sisters [Vocalion 4239] and Ray Noble [Brunswick 8180].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Two Years of Torture **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Percy Mayfield, Charles Joseph Morris) Recorded by Percy Mayfield in 1946/47 [Gru V Tone 102] and 1949 [Supreme 1543].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">When Your Lover Has Gone **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (E.A. Swan) 1931 song introduced in the James Cagney film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Blonde Crazy //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, with recordings by Gene Austin [Victor 22635] and Ethel Waters [Columbia 240-D].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Deed I Do //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Walter Hirsch, Fred Rose) see above //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Just For a Thrill **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Lil Armstrong, Don Raye) Introduced in 1936 by Lil Armstrong [Decca 1182]. With Jimmy Dorsey’s version [‘39, Thesaurus 710 album? featuring Helen O’Connell], Don Raye was added as a co-writer.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Won’t Let Me Go **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bud Allen, Buddy Johnson) Buddy Johnson [‘40, Decca 8518].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tell Me You’ll Wait For Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Charles Brown, Oscar Moore) Charles Brown/Oscar Moore with Three Blazes [‘44/’45, Atlas 107].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Cryin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Joe Greene) Louis Jordan [‘46, Decca 18818].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Am I Blue **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Grant Clarke, Harry Akst) 1929 song featured in the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">On With the Show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, with recordings by Ethel Waters [Columbia 1837-D], Libby Holman [Brunswick 4445], Nat Shilkret featuring Don Howard [Victor 22004], Gay Ellis (Annette Hanshaw) [Harmony 940-H], and Jimmie Noone featuring May Alix [Vocalion 1296].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Come Rain or Come Shine **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen) Sung by Ruby Hill and Harold Nicholas is the 1946 show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">St. Louis Woman //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, and recorded by Margaret Whiting [Capitol 247] and Helen Forrest and Dick Haymes [Decca 23548].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RAY CHARLES IN PERSON **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Frenesi **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Alberto Dominguez, words by Ray Charles, S.K. Russell). 1939 Mexican song by Pedro Vargas with the Rafael de Paz orchestra, on Mexican Victor label; also by Lupita Palomera. 1940 hit for Artie Shaw [Victor 26542], Glenn Miller [Bluebird 10994], Woody Herman [Decca 3427] and Al Donahue [Okeh 5888].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">SOUL MEETING (with Milt Jackson) **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">THE GENIUS AFTER HOURS **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">THE GENIUS SINGS THE BLUES **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Someday Baby (Worried Life Blues) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Merriweather) The song originated as ‘Someday Baby Blues’ by Sleepy John Estes [‘35, Champion 50038], and recorded by Big Maceo Merriweather [‘41, Bluebird 8827]. It is much-recorded under various names, such as ‘Trouble Blues’ by Charles Brown [‘49, Aladdin 3024] and ‘Trouble No More’ by Muddy Waters [‘56, Chess 1612].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Note: after he left Atlantic, most of his songs were written by others. //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">IMPULSE LP //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">GENIUS + SOUL = JAZZ **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ve Got News For You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ray Alfred) Woody Herman [‘47, Columbia 38213]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Moanin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bobby Timmons) 1958 Art Blakey [ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Moanin‘ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, Blue Note BLP 4003]; Timmons was the pianist.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">One Mint Julep **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Randolph Toombs) The Clovers [‘52, Atlantic 45-963].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (William Weldon, Roy Jacobs) Recorded in 1936 by Casey Bill Weldon [‘We Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town’, Vocalion 03372]. Recorded also by Louis Jordan [‘41, Decca 8593], Jazz Gillum [‘42, ‘I‘m Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town‘, Bluebird B9042], Big Bill Broonzy [‘42, Okeh 6651], Count Basie featuring Jimmy Rushing [‘42, Columbia 36601] and Jimmie Lunceford featuring Dan Grissom [‘42, Decca 18324].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Stompin’ Room Only **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Howard Marks) Published in 1940; recorded by Charlie Spivak [‘46, Victor 20-2019].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Strike Up the Band **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (George & Ira Gershwin) Sung by Jim Townsend & Jerry Goff as title song to 1930 show. Recordings by Red Nichols [Brunswick 4695] and the Arden-Ohman Orchestra [Victor 22308].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Birth of the Blues **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (DeSylva, Brown, Henderson) Featured in the 1926 show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">George White’s Scandals of 1926 //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, sung by Harry Richman [Vocalion 15412], with other recordings by Paul Whiteman [Victor 20138] and the Revelers [Victor 20111].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">THE ABC-PARAMOUNT YEARS //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">THE GENIUS HITS THE ROAD **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Alabamy Bound **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (DeSylva, Green, Henderson) 1925 song sung on stage by Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor, with successful recordings by Blossom Seeley [Columbia 304-D], Paul Whiteman [Victor 19557] and Isham Jones [Brunswick 2789].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Georgia On My Mind **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Carmichael, Gorrell) was recorded by Hoagy Carmichael in 1930 [Victor 23013]. It has also been recorded by Frankie Trumbauer [’31, Brunswick 6159], Mildred Bailey [’32, Victor 22891 and ‘41, Decca 3691], Gene Krupa featuring Anita O’Day [‘41, Okeh 6118], Billie Holiday [’41, Okeh 6134].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Basin Street Blues **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Williams) A much-recorded classic introduced by Louis Armstong’s Hot Fives [’28, Okeh 8690]. Other versions include the Charleston Chasers, featuring Jack Teagarden [‘31, Columbia 2415], Benny Goodman [‘34, Columbia 2914] and Bing Crosby & Connee Boswell [‘37, Decca 1483].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mississippi Mud **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Barris, Cavanaugh) 1928 hit for Paul Whiteman [‘27, Victor 20783 and ‘28, 21274], with other recordings by Frankie Trumbauer featuring Bing Crosby [Okeh 40979] and the Charleston Chasers featuring Scrappy Lambert [Columbia 1335-D].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Moonlight in Vermont **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Blackburn, Suessdorf) A 1945 hit for Billy Butterfield, featuring Margaret Whiting [Capitol 182], recorded again by Whiting in 1954 [Capitol 2681]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">New York’s My Home **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Jenkins) Originally from a 1948 LP by Gordon Jenkins, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Manhattan Tower //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [Decca DL8011]. He recorded it again in 1956 [Capitol T766], when it was also recorded by Patti Page [ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Manhattan Tower //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Mercury MG-20226] and Sammy Davis Jr. [Decca 30111].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">California, Here I Come **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (DeSylva, Jolson, Meyer) 1924 hit for Al Jolson [Brunswick 25692], added to the show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Bombo. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Other versions by Paul Whiteman [Victor 19267], Georgie Price [Victor 19261], and the California Ramblers [Columbia 67].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Moon Over Miami **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Burke, Leslie) 1936 hit for Eddy Duchin, feat. Lew Sherwood [Victor 25212], with other versions by Jan Garber feat. Lee Bennett [Decca 651], Lud Gluskin feat. Buddy Clark [Brunswick 7590] and Connee Boswell [Decca 657].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Deep in the Heart of Texas **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hershey, Swander) Featured, sung by Gene Autry [)keh 06643], in the 1942 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Heart of the Rio Grande. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Pop hit versions by Alvino Rey [Bluebird 11391], Bing Crosby [Decca 4162], Horace Heidt [Columbia 36525] and the Merry Macs [Decca 4136].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bland) Written in 1878 by James A. Bland, an African-American minstrel from New York, a graduate of Howard University. Recorded by Len Spencer in 1993, with a hit version by Alma Gluck in 1915 [Victor 88481].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Blue Hawaii **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Rainger, Robin) A 1937 Bing Crosby number from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Waikiki Wedding, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> written for the film [Decca 1175]. A Hawaiian version was recorded by Nebraska-born Harry Owens and his Royal Hawaiian Orchestra (according to Jacobs). Owens had written and recorded ‘Sweet Leilani’, picked up and included in the movie and the A-side of Crosby’s hit. Elvis Presley recorded it as a movie title song in 1961.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Chattanooga Choo Choo **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gordon, Warren) Big hit for Glenn Miller, featuring Tex Beneke and the Modernaires [Bluebird 11230], introduced by them in the 1941 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sun Valley Serenade. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Also recorded by the Andrews Sisters [Decca 4094].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">DEDICATED TO YOU **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hard Hearted Hannah **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ager, Bates, Bigelow, Yellen) Sung by Frances Williams in the 1924 show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Innocent Eyes //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. Recordings by Dolly Kay [Columbia 151], Belle Baker [Victor 19436], Cliff Edwards [Pathe 32054] and Paul Whiteman [Victor 19447].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Nancy (With the Laughing Face) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Silver, VanHeusen) Frank Sinatra song from 1945 [Columbia 36868].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Margie **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Conrad, Davis, Robinson) Sung on stage by Eddie Cantor, recorded late 1920 by him [Emerson 10301] and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band [Victor 18717], a 1921 hit for both of them as well as for Ted Lewis [Columbia A-3351] and Frank Crumit [Columbia A-3332].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ruby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Parish, Roemheld) Theme from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ruby Gentry, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> popular 1953 song for Richard Hayman [Mercury 70115-X45], Les Baxter, Harry James, and Victor Young.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rosetta **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hines, Woode) From the Earl Hines Orchestra [‘33, Columbia 35878], recorded throughout the years by many jazz artists.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Stella By Starlight **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Washington, Young) Main theme to the 1944 ghost story movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Uninvited //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, by Victor Young. Had some success in 1947 for Harry James [Columbia 37323] and a vocal version by Frank Sinatra [Columbia 37343].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cherry **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gilbert, Redman) Originated with McKinney’s Cotton Pickers, featuring Don Redman [‘28, Victor 21730] with a 1944 revival by Harry James [Columbia 36683] and Erskine Hawkins, featuring Jimmy Mitchelle [Bluebird 30-0819].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Josephine **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Burke Bivens, Gus Kahn, Wayne King) 1937 hit for Wayne King [Victor 25518], Tommy Dorsey [Victor 25676] and Sammy Kaye [Vocalion 3681], revived in 1951 by Les Paul [Capitol 1592] and in 1960 by Bill Black’s Combo [Hi 2022].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Candy **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (David, Kramer, Whitney) 1945 hit for Johnny Mercer and Jo Stafford with the Pied Pipers [Capitol 183], Dinah Shore [Victor 20-1632], Johnny Long featuring Dick Robinson [Decca 18661], the King Sisters [Victor 20-1633], and Jerry Wald featuring Kay Allen [Majestic 7134].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Marie **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Berlin) A 1928 hit for Nat Shilkret, as the Troubadours, with Lewis James [Victor 21746], Rudy Vallee [Harmony 834-H] and Franklyn Baur [Victor 21787]. It was again a hit in 1937 for Tommy Dorsey, feat. Jack Lawrence [Victor 25523] and in 1954 for the Four Tunes [Jubilee 45-5128].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Diane **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Pollack, Rapee) Played during the 1927 silent film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Seventh Heaven, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> it was popular in 1928, recorded by several acts: Ben Selvin, as the Troubadours [Victor 21000], Franklyn Baur [Victor 21019], James Melton [Columbia 1206-D], Nathan Glantz [Banner 6101], Jesse Crawford [Victor 21146], and Sam Lanin [Okeh 40902].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sweet Georgia Brown **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bernie, Casey, Pinkard) A 1925 hit for Ben Bernie [Vocalion 15002], Ethel Waters [Columbia 379-D] and Isham Jones [Brunswick 2913]; also Bing Crosby [‘32, Brunswick 6320] and Brother Bones & his Shadows [‘49, Tempo 652, adopted as the theme of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RAY CHARLES AND BETTY CARTER **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Porter) From the unsuccessful 1944 show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Seven Lively Arts //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">; recorded by Benny Goodman, featuring Peggy Mann [‘45, Columbia 36767].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You and I **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Willson) 1941 hit for Glenn Miller, featuring Ray Eberle [Bluebird 11215], Bing Crosby [Decca 3840], Tommy Dorsey featuring Frank Sinatra [Victor 27532] and Kay Kyser [Columbia 36244].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Goodbye ( **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Gordon Jenkins) Itroduced on radio by Benny Goodman in 1934, his opening and closing radio theme, with a successful recording in 1936 [Victor 25215]. Recorded by Frank Sinatra [‘58, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Only the Lonely //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Capitol].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">We’ll Be Together Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Carl Fischer, Frankie Laine) 1947 Frankie Laine song [Mercury 5091].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">People Will Say We’re In Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hammerstein, Rodgers) Sung by Alfred Drake and Joan Roberts in 1943 musical //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Oklahoma! //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, with hit vesions by Bing Crosby [Decca 18564], Frank Sinatra [Columbia 36682] and Hal Goodman [Hit 7059].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cocktails for Two **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Coslow, Johnston) From 1934 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Murder at the Vanities //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, sung by Carl Brisson. A hit for the Duke Ellington orchestra [Victor 24617] and Johnny Green, featuring Howard Phillips [Brunswick 6797]. Famous novelty hit for Spike Jones & his City Slickers, featuring Carl Grayson, in 1945 [Victor 20-1628].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Side By Side **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Woods) 1927 song, sung on stage by the Duncan Sisters, first recorded by Sam Lanin featuring Arthur Fields [Banner 1961 and many other releases of the same recording]. Hit versions by Cliff Edwards [Pefect 11640], Paul Whiteman [Victor 20627], Nick Lucas [Brinswick 3512] and Aileen Stanley & Johnny Marvin [Victor 20714]. Also a hit for Kay Starr in 1953 [Capitol 2334].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Baby, It’s Cold Outside **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Loesser) Performed by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban in the 1949 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Neptune’s Daughter //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. Hit recordings by Johnny Mercer & Margaret Whiting [Capitol 567], Dinah Shore & Buddy Clark [Columbia 38463], Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan [Decca 24644] and Sammy Kaye [RCA Victoe 20-3488], with a country novelty version by Homer & Jethro with June Carter [RCA Victor 21-0078].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Together **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Brown, DeSylva, Henderson) - A hit in 1928: Cliff Edwards [Columbia 1295-D], Paul Whiteman [Victor 35883], Nick Lucas [Brunswick 3749] and Franklyn Baur [Victor 21220]; and again in 1944, featured in the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Since You Went Away //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">: Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes [Decca 23349], Guy Lombardo [Decca 18617], and Dinah Shore [Victor 20-1594]; and in 1961 for Connie Francis [MGM 13019].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">For All We Know **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Coots, Lewis) 1934 song sung on stage and radio by Morton Downey, with popular recordings by Hal Kemp, featuring Skinnay Ennis [Brunswick 6947] and Isham Jones, featuring Joe Martin [Victor 24681].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Takes Two to Tango **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hoffman, Manning) 1952 hit for Pearl Bailey [Coral 60817] and Louis Armstrong [Decca 28394].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Alone Together **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Dietz, Schwartz) Sung by Jean Sargent in the 1932 show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Flying Colors //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, recorded by Leo Reisman, featuring Frank Luther [Victor 24131] and Victor Young, featuring Frank Munn [Brunswick 6382].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Just You, Just Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Greer, Klages) Introduced by Marion Davies and Cliff Edwards in the 1929 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Marianne. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Recorded by Edwards [Columbia 1907].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">MODERN SOUNDS IN COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Bye Bye Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bryant, Bryant) Everly Brothers hit [‘57, Cadence 1315]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Don’t Know Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Arnold, Walker) Eddy Arnold [‘56, RCA 6502], with a pop cover by Jerry Vale [Columbia 40710].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Half As Much **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Williams) Hank Williams [‘52, MGM K11202], with pop covers by Rosemary Clooney [Columbia 39710] and Guy Lombardo, featuring Kenny Gardner [Decca 28271].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Love You So Much It Hurts **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Tillman) Country hit for Floyd Tillman [‘48, Columbia 20430] and Jimmy Wakely [‘48-’49 Capitol 15243], pop cover by the Mills Brothers [Decca 24550].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Just a Little Lovin’ (Will Go a Long Way) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Arnold, Clements) Eddy Arnold [‘48, RCA Victor 20-3013]., covered in 1952 by Eddie Fisher [RCA Victor 47-4680]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Born to Lose **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Brown, Daffan) Ted Daffan’s Texans, vocal by Leon Seago [‘40, Okeh 6706].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Worried Mind **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ted Daffan, Jimmie Davis) Ted Daffan’s Texans, vocal by Chuck Keeshan [‘40, Okeh 05668]; also by Bob Wills, featuring Tommy Duncan [‘41, ‘New Worried Mind’ Okeh 06101].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It Makes No Difference Now **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Davis, Tillman) 1938 country song: Jimmie Davis [Decca 5620], Cliff Bruner’s Texas Wanderers, featuring Dickie McBride [Decca 5604]. Pop cover by Bing Crosby [‘41, Decca 3590].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Win Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Williams) Hank Williams [‘52, MGM 11318], covered pop by Tommy Edwards [MGM 11326], also a country hit for Jerry Lee Lewis [‘58, Sun 281] and a minor pop/R&B hit for Fats Domino [‘62, Imperial 5816].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Careless Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Handy, Koenig, Williams) The Rypens site states that this traditional and much-recorded blues was first published in a black folk collection in 1911, with an alternate title of ‘Kelly’s Love’, possibly associated with unrecorded New Orleans trumpeter Chris Kelly. W. C. Handy published the tune in 1921; he claimed to have heard it in 1892. Early recordings include Noble Sissle [’21, ‘Loveless Love’ Emerson 10357], James P. Johnson [‘21, ‘Loveless Love’, a piano roll], Katherine Handy with W.C. Handy’s Memphis Blues Band [’22, ‘Loveless Love’ Paramount 12011], Alberta Hunter [’23, ‘Loveless Love‘ Paramount 12019], and Bessie Smith [’25, ‘Careless Love Blues‘ Columbia 14083-D]. Bessie’s version used new lyrics by Martha Koenig and Spencer Williams and featured Louis Armstrong on cornet. Sissle also did a vocal version in 1931 with his Sizzling Syncopaters, featuring Sidney Bechet on clarinet [Brunswick 6073]. Country versions include Lester McFarland & Robert A. Gardner [‘26, Vocalion 5125], the Johnson Brothers [‘27, Victor 20940], Ernest V. Stoneman [’28, Edison 52386], Jimmy Tarlton [’30, Columbia 15651-D], Milton Brown, featuring Derwood Brown [’34, ’Loveless Love’ Bluebird BB B-5715] and Bob Wills, featuring Tommy Duncan [‘38, ‘Loveless Love’ Vocalion 04387]. There is a cajun recording ‘L’amour indifferent’ by Cleoma & Joe Falcon [‘36, Decca 17024].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Can’t Stop Loving You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gibson) was a B-side country hit for its writer, Don Gibson [‘58, RCA 7133], and also for Kitty Wells [Decca 30551
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hey, Good Lookin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Williams) Hank Williams [‘51, MGM K11000], pop cover by Frankie Laine & Jo Stafford [Columbia 4-39570].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RAY CHARLES’ GREATEST HITS **
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Them That Got //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Ray Charles) //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Unchain My Heart //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Bobby Sharp) //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Danger Zone //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Mayfield) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hit the Road Jack **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Mayfield) Percy Mayfield’s 1960 demo has been released on Specialty LP 7000.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Wonder **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gant, Leveen) Pvt. Cecil Gant’s big hit from 1944-45 [Gilt-Edge 500], often recorded.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sticks and Stones //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Turner) A Titus Turner version from his early ’60s Enjoy sessions was eventually released on Collectibles LP 5160. //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">But on the Other Hand Baby //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Mayfield, Charles) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">MODERN SOUNDS IN COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC (VOLUME TWO) **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Are My Sunshine **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Davis, Mitchell) was first recorded by the Rice Brothers’ Gang [9/39, Decca 5763] (Paul Rice is actually the writer) and the Pine Ridge Boys [8/39, Bluebird B-8263] and Jimmie Davis [2/40, Decca 5813], who bought the rights to the song. It appeared in the 1940 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Take Me Back to Oklahoma //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, sung by Tex Ritter. Several versions charted: Gene Autry [‘41, Okeh 06274], Bing Crosby [Decca 3952] and Wayne King [Victor 26767]. The Ferko String Band had some chart action with it in 1955 [Media 1013]. This version is very similar to the release by Richard Berry & the Pharaohs [‘57, Flip 321 - the original A-side of ‘Louie Louie’].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No Letter Today **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Daffan) Ted Daffan’s Texans, vocal by Chuck Keeshan and Leon Seago [‘40, Okeh 6706].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Someday (You’ll Want Me to Want You) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Jimmie Hodges) 1946 country hit for Elton Britt [Bluebird 33-0521], Gene Autry [Columbia 37079], and a novelty version by the Hoosier Hot Shots & Sally Foster [Decca 18738]. It was a pop hit in 1949 for Vaughn Monroe [RCA Victor 47-2986] and the Mills Brothers [Decca 24694].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t Tell Me Your Troubles **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gibson) Don Gibson [‘59, RCA Victor 7566].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Midnight **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Atkins, Bryant)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Oh, Lonesome Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gibson) Pop and country hit for Don Gibson [‘58, RCA Victor 7133].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Take These Chains From My Heart **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Heath, Rose) A posthumous #1 country hit for Hank Williams [‘53, MGM 11479].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Your Cheatin’ Heart **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Williams) A posthumous country hit for Hank Williams [‘53, MGM 11416], covered by Joni James [MGM 11428] and Frankie Laine [Columbia 39938].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ll Never Stand In Your Way **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Heath, Rose) First recorded in 1953 by hillbilly singer Ernie Lee [MGM 11613] and pop singer Joni James [MGM11606]. Recorded by Elvis Presley on January 4, 1954. Also recorded by the Wilburn Brothers [‘60, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Big Heartbreak //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Decca LP DL 78959].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Making Believe **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Work) 1955 country hit for Jimmy Work [Dot 1221] and Kitty Wells [Decca 29419]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Teardrops In My Heart **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Vaughn Horton) Written in 1946. Charted for Sons of the Pioneers [‘47, RCA Victor 20-2276], also a single for Rex Allen [‘48, Mercury 6095]. Also on the Jim Reeves LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jim Reeves //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘57, RCA Victor LPM-1576].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hang Your Head In Shame **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Nelson, Nelson, Rose) 1945 song which charted for Bob Wills [Okeh 6736] and Red Foley [Decca 6108].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">INGREDIENTS IN A RECIPE FOR SOUL **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Over the Rainbow **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Arlen, Harburg) Classic introduced in the 1939 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Wizard of Oz //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> by Judy Garland [Decca 2672]; other popular recordings at the time were by Glenn Miller [Bluebird 10366], Bob Crosby [Decca 2657] and Larry Clinton [Victor 26174].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ol’ Man Time **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Cliff Friend) Also a single for Jimmy Durante [‘64, Warner 5483]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Leroy Carr) Popular 1935 blues by Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell [‘35, ‘When the Sun Goes Down’, Bluebird B5877]. Revived in 1949 as ‘In the Evening’ by the Charles Brown Trio [Aladdin 3030] and Jimmy Witherspoon, with Jay McShann’s Orchestra [Supreme 1533] (The Rypens website considers Robert Johnson’s ‘Love in Vain’ [’37, Vocalion 04630] to be a version of this song.]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Busted **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Howard) Originally from the Burl Ives LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Burl //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘62, Decca DL 4361], charted country by Johnny Cash with the Carter Family [‘63, Colum.bia 42665].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A Stranger in Town **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Mel Torme) Mel Tormé [‘44, Decca 18653, and ‘51, Capitol 2529]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">That Lucky Old Sun **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gillespie, Smith) was a hit in 1949 for Frankie Laine [Mercury 5316], Vaughn Monroe [RCA Victor 20-3531], Louis Armstrong [Decca 24752], Sarah Vaughan [Columbia 38559], and Frank Sinatra [Columbia 38608]. (This song also formed the basis of the gospel hit ‘Walk Around Heaven All Day’ by the Caravans [‘64, Vee Jay 945].)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Born to Be Blue **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Mel Torme, Wells) Mel Tormé [‘46, Musicraft 397]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Where Can I Go? **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (S. Berland, Leonard M. Fuld, Sonny Miller) Yiddish song ‘Vi Ahin Zol Ich Gehn?’, recorded in 1949 in Yiddish and in English by Leo Fuld, ‘The King of Yiddish Music’, a Dutch-born American citizen. (One detailed website says that the text is adapted from Korntayer, and the melody is identical to one by Oscar Strok.) Recorded by Ruth Brown [‘50, Atlantic 907], and later by Steve Lawrence [’65, Columbia 43303].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ol’ Man River **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hammerstein, Kern) was featured in the ’28 show ’Show Boat’, sung by Jules Bledsoe. It was recorded by Paul Whiteman [Victor 21218 with Bing Crosby, Victor 35912 with Paul Robeson], the Revelers [Victor 21241], and Al Jolson [Brunswick 3867]. There were versions by Luis Russell [‘34, Perfect 15995], the Golden Gate Quartet [‘39, Bluebird 8190] and the Ravens [‘47, National 9035].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’ll Never Walk Alone **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hammerstein, Rodgers) From 1945 musical //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Carousel //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">; first recording was by Frank Sinatra [Columbia 36825]. Others by Judy Garland [‘46, Decca 23539], Roy Hamilton [‘54, Epic 9015], Mahalia Jackson [‘54, Columbia 40473], Patti LaBelle & the Bluebells [‘63, Nicetown 5020, also released on Parkway 896], Gerry & the Pacemakers [‘63, Columbia in UK]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Singles: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No One **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Pomus, Shuman) was recorded by Connie Francis [‘61, MGM 12971].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Without Love (There Is Nothing) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Small) charted for Clyde McPhatter [‘57, Atlantic 1117]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My Heart Cries For You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - (Faith, Sigman) An 18th century French song, ‘La chanson de Marie Antoinette’, copyrighted in 1927 (as ‘Marie Antoinette’s Song’) and recorded in 1938 by Lily Pons with Frank LaForge’s Orchestra [Victor]. A hit for Guy Mitchell in 1951 [Columbia 4-39067], with competing versions by Dinah Shore, Vic Damone, Jimmy Wakely, Bill Farrell, Al Morgan, Evelyn Knight & Red Foley, Victor Young, and an R&B version by Dinah Washington [Mercury 8209-X45].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">SWEET AND SOUR TEARS **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cry **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Kohlman) Big 1951 hit by Johnny Ray & the Four Lads [Okeh 4-6840], recorded earlier in the year by torch singer Ruth Casey [Cadilac]. Other versions by Georgia Gibbs, Eileen Barton, Four Knights; parody ‘Try’ by Stan Freberg
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Cahn, Styne) From the 1944 Broadway musical //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Glad to See You //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, charting for Harry James, featuring Kitty Kallen [Columbia 36778], also popularized by Dinah Shore. Recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1946 [Columbia 38474] and again in 1958 [Capitol LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Only the Lonely //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A Tear Fell **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Burton, Randolph) - Ivory Joe Hunter song [‘56, Atlantic 1086], covered by Teresa Brewer [‘56, Coral 61590].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No One to Cry To **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Sid Robin, Foy Willing) Sons of the Pioneers [‘46, RCA Victor 20-1868] and Foy Willing [‘48, Decca 46088].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’ve Got Me Crying Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Isham Jones, Charles Newman) 1933 song by Ruth Etting [Perfect 12904 etc.; also on stage and radio], Bing Crosby [Brunswick 6515], Isham Jones, featuring Joe Martin [Victor 24255] and Hal Kemp, featuring Skinnay Ennis [Brunswick 6528; and in ‘39, featuring Bob Allen Victor 26165].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">After My Laughter Came Tears **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Tobias, Turk) 1928 song by the Virginians [Victor 21219-A] and Cliff Edwards [Columbia 1254]. Later versions by Nat King Cole [‘50, capitol ET-467] and Big Joe Turner [‘51, Atlantic 939].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Teardrops From My Eyes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Toombs) Big R&B hit in 1950 for Ruth Brown [Atlantic 919].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t Cry Baby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bernie, Johnson, Unger) 1943 hit for Erskine Hawkins, featuring Jimmy Mitchelle [Bluebird 30-0813], revived by Etta James [‘61, Argo 5393].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cry Me a River **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hamilton) A hit for Julie London [‘55, Liberty 55006].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Baby, Don’t You Cry **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Buddy Johnson, Ned Washington) 1943 R&B hit for Buddy Johnson, featuring Warren Evans [Decca 8632].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Willow Weep For Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Ronell) 1932 song that was sung on stage and radio by Ruth Etting, and recorded by Paul Whiteman, Irene Taylor vocal [Victor 24187] and Ted FioRito, Muzzy Marcellino vocal [Brunswick 6422]. It has also been recorded by Billie Holiday [‘54, Clef 89141], Frank Sinatra [‘58, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Only the Lonely //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Capitol 1053] and Nina Simone [‘59, Colpix 124].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Cried For You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Arnheim, Freed, Lyman) 1923 song performed on stage by Blossom Seeley, Belle Baker and Cliff Edwards, with recordings by the Collegians [Victor 19093] and Bennie Krueger [Brunswick 2453]. Revived in 1939 when sung by Judy Garland in the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Babes in Arms //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, with recordings by Glen Gray, featuring Kenny Sargent [Decca 1864], Bing Crosby [Decca 2273] and Bunny Berigan, featuring Kathleen Love [Victor 26116]; also charted briefly for Harry James, featuring Helen Forrest [‘42, Columbia 36623].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">HAVE A SMILE WITH ME **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Smack Dab in the Middle **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Calhoun) 1955 song recorded by Charles Calhoun (an alias for Jesse Stone) [MGM 11989], the Jacks [RPM 428], and Count Basie featuring Joe Williams [‘56, Verve 89169].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Feudin’ and Fightin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Dubin, Lane) 1947 hit for Dorothy Shay [Columbia 37189], Jo Stafford [Capitol 443], and Bing Crosby [Decca 23975].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Two Ton Tessie **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> ( **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">From Tennessee) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Hardman, Turk) First recorded by Mickey Guy’s Hottentots [‘26, Pathe Actuelle 36478]. Adopted as theme song for Welsh music hall entertainter Tessie O’Shea in the ‘30s [‘33]. Also recorded by Tiny Hill [‘40, Okeh 5674] and the Ames Brothers ‘63, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Knees Up! Mother Brown //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Epic LN 24069]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Never See Maggie Alone **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Nicholls, Tilsley) Recorded in 1927 by Irving Aaronson, featuring Phil Saxe [Victor 20473], revived in 1949 by Kenny Roberts [Cotal 64012] and Art Mooney, featuring Tex Fletcher [MGM 10548].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Move It On Over **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Williams) 1947 Hank Williams song [MGM 10033].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ma (She’s Making Eyes at Me) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Clare, Conrad) 1921 song added to the revue //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Midnight Rounders`of 1921 //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, performed by Eddie Cantor. Popular versions by the Benson Orchestra [Victor 18819], Furman & Nash [Columbia A-3445] and Ted`Lewis [Columbia A-3473]. Revived by Dick Robertson in 1940 [Decca 2920].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Thing **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Grean) 1950 novelty hit for Phil Harris [RCA Victor 47-3968]. Uses melody from traditional ‘The Tailor’s Boy’, also charted for Arthur Godfrey, the Ames Brothers.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Man With the Weird Beard **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Drake, Hoffman, Livingston) Arthur Godfrey [‘47, Columbia 38537]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bennett, Tepper) 1954-55 hit by the Ames Brothers [RCA 5897] and the Archie Bleyer Chorus [Cadence 1254].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Who Cares (For Me) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Gibson) Country hit for Don Gibson [‘59, RCA Victor 7437].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">LIVE IN CONCERT **
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hide Nor Hair //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Mayfield) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Makin’ Whoopee **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Donaldson, Kahn) Featured in 1929 //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Whoopee, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> sung in the show by Eddie Cantor [Victor 21831]; also successful for Paul Whiteman [Columbia 1683-D] and Ben Bernie, featuring Scrappy Lambert [Brunswick 4142]
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t Set Me Free //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Teddy Powell, Bobby Sharp) Sharp is really the writer, Powell is his publisher. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">COUNTRY & WESTERN MEETS RHYTHM & BLUES **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Together Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Owens) was a country hit for Buck Owens [‘64, Capitol 5136].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Like to Hear It Sometime //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Joe Edwards) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Buck Owens, Harlan Howard) Buck Owens [‘65, Capitol 5336]
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Please Forgive and Forget //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Ray Charles) From film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Ballad in Blue.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Don’t Care **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Buck Owens) Buck Owens [‘64, Capitol 5240]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Next Door to the Blues **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Pearl Woods, Leroy Kirkland, Freddy Johnson) Etta James [‘62, Argo 5424]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Blue Moon of Kentucky **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Bill Monroe) One of the best-known songs by bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe. [9/16/46, Columbia 37888], also recorded by Elvis Presley [‘54, Sun 209].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Light Out of Darkness ** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Ray Charles) From film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Ballad in Blue.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Maybe It’s Nothing At All //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Joe Edwards) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">All Night Long Aretha Franklin has a song with this title on her first LP, written by C. Lewis, but I don’t know if this is the same song. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t Let Her Know **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Buck Owens, Don Rich, Bonnie Owens) Buck Owens B-side [‘64, Capitol 5240]
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Watch It Baby //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Percy Mayfield) //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">CRYING TIME **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Crying Time **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Owens) is from the Buck Owens LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘65, Capitol 2283, and B side of single 5136].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No Use Crying **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Daniels, Gaines, Kober) This appears on a collection of George Jones songs from his Starday and Mercury years, although I can’t find it in a complete listing of singles and album tracks. ’No Use to Cry’ was on the George Jones LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">White Lightning //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘59, Mercury MG-20477], but I don’t know if it is the same song.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Let’s Go Get Stoned **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Josephine Armstead, Nikolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson) Before Charles, it was recorded by the Coasters [’65, Atco 6356], Ronnie Millsap [’65, Scepter 12109] and Manfred Mann [‘65, Br. EP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No Living Without Loving, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> HMV 7EG 8922, and ‘66 U.S. LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pretty Flamingo, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> United Artists UAL 3549].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Going Down Slow **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Jimmy Oden) St. Louis Jimmy (Oden) [‘41, Bluebird B8889; ‘47, Bullet 270; ‘56, Parrot 823; ‘New Going Down Slow‘, ‘45 Black & White 106], a much-recorded blues classic. Previously recorded by Charles in 1950 as ‘I’ve Had My Fun’ [Swing Time 215].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Peace of Mind //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Ray Charles, J. Holiday) //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tears //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Norman Newell, Robert Maxwell) I can’t find a previous version //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Drifting Blues **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Charles Brown, Johnny Moore, Edward Williams) A much-recorded blues by Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers, featuring Charles Brown [‘46, Philo 112].
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">We Don’t See Eye to Eye //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Percy Mayfield) //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’re In For a Big Surprise //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Percy Mayfield) //
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’re Just About to Lose Your Clown //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Johnny MacRae) Published in ‘63 //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t You Think I Ought to Know **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Johnson, Wettergreen) charted R&B in ‘47 for Bill Johnson, featuring Gus Gordon; also recorded by Ella Fitzgerald [Decca 24157] and Hadda Brooks [Modern 155]
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’ve Got a Problem //** //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Williams Weeks, Freddy James) Published in ‘63 //