VA - Don't It Sound Good, The Great Atlantic Vocal Groups [1995] + VA - All Night Boogie, The Great Atlantic Vocal Groups Vol. 2 [1995] (4 x CDs)

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VA - Don't It Sound Good, The Great Atlantic Vocal Groups [1995] + VA - All Night Boogie, The Great Atlantic Vocal Groups Vol. 2 [1995] (4 x CDs)

The two-volume collection, The Great Atlantic Vocal Groups, is a remarkable tribute to the golden era of vocal harmony, showcasing the finest works from the Atlantic label and its subsidiaries. Released by Collectors' Choice Music in collaboration with Rhino Records, these sets, Volume 1: Don't It Sound Good [1995] and Volume 2: All Night Boogie [1996] offer an unparalleled journey through the rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and early rock 'n' roll scenes of the 1950s and early 1960s.

Volume 1: Don't It Sound Good features a meticulously curated selection of 50 tracks across two CDs. This set includes iconic hits like "Money Honey" by Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters and "Sh-Boom" by The Chords, alongside rare gems such as "Love, Oh Love" by The Chords, previously unreleased until this compilation. The collection captures the essence of the era, blending well-known classics with lesser-known treasures, making it a must-have for both casual listeners and dedicated collectors.

Volume 2: All Night Boogie continues the celebration with another 50 tracks, delving deeper into the Atlantic archives. Highlights include "Let the Boogie Woogie Roll" by Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters and "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters. This volume also features rare and unreleased tracks, such as "Gone" by Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters and "Passing By" by The Versatiles, showcasing the depth and diversity of Atlantic's roster.

Both volumes are accompanied by detailed liner notes, providing historical context and insights into the artists and their music. The sets not only highlight the technical brilliance and emotional depth of the vocal groups but also serve as a testament to Atlantic Records' pivotal role in shaping modern music. Together, Don't It Sound Good and All-Night Boogie stand as definitive collections, preserving the legacy of an era when vocal harmonies ruled the airwaves and set the stage for future musical innovations. These compilations are essential for anyone passionate about the roots of rhythm and blues and the evolution of popular music. (B)

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Track lists

Vol. 1 CD1

01 Billy Mashburn - Don't it Sound Good 4:46

02 Clovers - Skylark 2:51

03 Clovers - Don't You Know I Love You 3:06

04 Cardinals - Shouldn't I Know 3:10

05 Clovers - Needless 3:18

06 Clovers - Fool, Fool, Fool 2:33

07 Cardinals - Wheel of Fortune 2:53

08 Clovers - One Mint Julep 2:29

09 Clovers - I Played The Fool 2:53

10 Diamonds - A Beggar for Your Kisses 2:46

11 Diamonds - Call Baby Call 2:48

12 Cardinals - Lovey Darling 2:46

13 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Money Honey 2:56

14 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Lucille 3:02

15 Diamonds - Romance in The Dark 2:36

16 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Such A Night 2:30

17 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Don't Dog Me (Unreleased Alternate Take) 2:51

18 Clovers - Little Mama 2:55

19 Cardinals - Under A Blanket of Blue 3:05

20 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Honey Love 2:26

21 Chords - Sh-Boom 2:26

22 Clovers - Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash (Alternate Take) 3:22

23 Playboys - Tell Me 2:38

24 Chords - Love, Oh Love (Previously Unreleased) 2:21

25 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Bip Bam 2:43

Vol. 1 CD2

01 Clovers - Blue Velvet 2:37

02 Playboys - My Buddy Stole My Chippie (Previously Unreleased) 3:14

03 Cardinals - The Door is Still Open 2:58

04 Carmen Taylor & The Boleros - Ooh I 2:12

05 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - What'cha Gonna Do 2:48

06 Regals - Got The Water Boiling 2:38

07 Cardinals - Come Back My Love 2:28

08 Pearls - Shadows of Love 2:47

09 Royal Jokers - You Tickle Me Baby 2:44

10 Drifters - Adorable 2:38

11 Robins - Smokey Joe's Cafe 2:47

12 Sensations - Yes Sir, That's My Baby 2:48

13 Clovers - Hey Doll Baby 2:22

14 Clovers - Devil Or Angel 2:25

15 Robins - Bells of Love 2:13

16 Drifters - Ruby Baby 2:25

17 Sensations - Please Mr. Disc Jockey 2:23

18 Castelles - Happy and Gay 2:56

19 Royal Jokers - She's Mine, All Mine 2:30

20 Flyers - On Bended Knee 2:13

21 Penguins - Pledge of Love 2:42

22 Glowtones - Girl I Love 2:25

23 Coasters - Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart 3:05

24 Bobbettes - The Dream 2:26

25 Raiders (50's Doowop) - Castle of Love 2:04

Vol. 2 CD1

01 Clovers - All Night Boogie 2:33

02 Cardinals - I'll Always Love You 3:05

03 Cardinals - For Awhile 3:03

04 Clovers - Yes It's You 2:47

05 Cardinals - You Are My Only Love 3:11

06 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Gone 3:06

07 Clovers - Here Goes A Fool 2:54

08 Diamonds - Two Loves Have I 3:06

09 Diamonds - I'll Live Again 2:56

10 Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters - Let The Boogie Woogie Roll 3:17

11 Diamonds - Cherry 2:22

12 Chords - Cross Over The Bridge 2:43

13 Play Boys - Rock, Moan and Cry 2:55

14 Play Boys - Good Golly Miss Molly 2:44

15 Chords - Bless You 2:57

16 Carmen Taylor & Boleros - Freddie 2:51

17 Robins - If Teardrops Were Kisses 2:50

18 Sheiks - Walk That Walk 2:32

19 Chords - Pretty Wild 2:38

20 Chords - Heartbeat 2:03

21 Cardinals - Here Goes My Heart to You 2:39

22 Royal Jokers - Don't Leave Me Fannie 2:26

23 Pearls - Come on Home 2:35

24 Sensations - Ain't She Sweet 2:50

25 Drifters - Your Promise to Be Mine 2:34

Vol. 2 CD2

01 Cardinals - Offshore 2:46

02 Sensations - My Heart Cries for You 2:42

03 Penguins - I Knew I'd Fall in Love 2:21

04 Flyers - My Only Desire 3:01

05 Sensations - You Made Me Love You 2:55

06 Romeos - Fine, Fine Baby 2:32

07 Romeos - Moments to Remember You By 2:21

08 Coasters - Yakety Yak [Unrel Stereo Mix] 1:50

09 Del-Larks - Remember The Night 2:32

10 Drifters - Drip Drop (Alt Take) 2:29

11 Bobbettes - Um Bow Wow 2:38

12 Versatiles - Crying 2:41

13 Versatiles - Passing By 2:10

14 Coasters - Charlie Brown [Unrel Stereo Mix] 2:22

15 Bobbettes - Dont Say Goodnight 2:19

16 Bobettes - I Shot Mr. Lee 2:36

17 Billy Storm & The Storms - Chapel in The Moonlight 2:45

18 Billy Storm & The Storms - Dear One 2:21

19 Billy Storm & The Storms - A Kiss From Your Lips 2:48

20 Top Notes - Twist and Shout 2:08

21 Tex & The Chex - I Do Love You 2:53

22 Drifters - She Never Talked to Me That Way [Unreleased] 2:36

23 Four Casts - Stormy Weather 2:23

24 Skyliners - Since I Fell for You 2:27

25 Starglows - Let's Be Lovers 2:48

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