King R&B Box Set [Box]

Performer: Various Artists
Producer: Moe Lytle (Compilation)
Distributor: Int'l Marketing Group

Notes: Includes liner notes by Colin Escott. Personnel: Bill Doggett (organ). Liner Note Authors: Colin Escott; Colin Excott. Recording information: Charlotte, NC (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); Cincinannati, OH (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); Cincinnati, OH (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); Detroit, MI (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); Liden, NJ (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); Linden, NJ (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); Los Angeles, CA (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); New Orleans, LA (12/19/1945-07/19/1966); New York, NY (12/19/1945-07/19/1966). Editors: Judy Larson; David McKinley; Lawrence Bailey. Illustrators: Matt Newberg; Nancy Hagen. An imperfect but nevertheless impressive four-disc overview of King's greatest hits, The King R&B Box Set contains signature hits from the like of James Brown, Hank Ballard, the Five Royales and Little Willie John. Many essential items are here, but the sequencing is too scholarly to make the box itself essential, especially since the final disc is comprised of a fairly uninteresting interview. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine An imperfect but nevertheless impressive four-disc overview of King's greatest hits, The King R&B Box Set contains signature hits from the likes of James Brown, Hank Ballard, the Five Royales and Little Willie John. Many essential items are here, but the sequencing is too scholarly to make the box itself essential. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine It's astounding to realize how much of the '40s and '50s most vital R&B was recorded for the King label. This comprehensive four-disc box presents what amounts to a guided tour of post-war R&B. Equal parts history lesson and dance party, THE KING R&B BOX SET documents the various phases of R&B, from blues leanings to proto-R&B to doo wop to hardcore blues and funk. Packaged with a booklet containing extensive, informative liner notes, this set is an exhaustive account of a uniquely American art form. Highlights abound, including Wynonie Harris' whimsical "Bloodshot Eyes," Johnny "Guitar" Watson's lascivious blues classic "Gangster of Love" and Hank Ballard's once-scandalous "Work With me Annie" (which inspired the female answer song "Roll With Me Henry"). And if you're interesting in digging up the roots of rock & roll, look no further than the aforementioned Mr. Harris seminal take on "Good Rockin' Tonight."

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