Essential Rhythmn and Blues Hits 40

Recordings on 2 CDs

Bobby King Sonny Jackson Ike and Tina

Turner

\""Rhythm and Blues\"", or at least its

original fifties and sixties incarnation, was a term usually attributed to

Jerry Wexler of Atlantic Records. He had realised that there was a recognisable

and distinct form of music that was prevalent in all the major cities of the

United States. This compilation is drawn mainly from the 1958-1962 period. It

was a time that conventional wisdom suggests there was very little exciting

happening in music, as the first thrust of rock'n'roll had passed and the

massive effect of the Beatles had yet to be unleashed. Instead there were the

sanitised teen idols, who produced acceptable pop for the teens without rocking

any boats. However, there were hundreds of minor independent record labels

springing up and feeding the black American market who sought something with a

bit more guts and power.

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Shot Of Rhythm A;