The Very Best of the Spaniels by The Spaniels - VitaMusik

ALBUM

The Spaniels were one of the most important black harmony groups of the early ‘50s. Their effortless fusion of rough-hewn R&B melodies, with impeccably arranged harmonies and a mellow, almost solemn performance style provided the essential blueprint for the Doo-Wop explosion of the late '50s. Lead singer James “Pookie” Hudson formed the group in late 1952, and their talent was such that it prompted DJ Vivian Carter Bracken to form Vee-Jay records for the purpose of recording the group. Vee-Jay would eventually develop into a cornerstone of the Chicago Rhythm and Blues scene, and the Spaniels early sides for the label rank among Vee-Jay’s very finest releases. “Goodnite, It’s Time To Go (Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight)”, “Do-Wah” and “A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening” are primal early Doo-Wop masterpieces, and certainly inspired countless street-corner groups to venture into the recording studio. The Very Best of The Spaniels focuses mostly on the group’s earliest recordings, all cut shortly before James Hudson was drafted into the US military. They are some of the most influential and most widely revered slices of Doo-Wop ever recorded.

1. Baby It's You

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

2. I Need Your Kisses

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

3. Let's Make Up

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

4. Play It Cool

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

5. You Painted Pictures

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

6. House Cleaning

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

7. Do-Wah

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

8. Goodnite, It's Time to Go (Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight)

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

9. Bounce

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

10. The Bells Ring Out

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

11. Please Don't Tease

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

12. A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

13. Do You Really

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

14. You Gave Me Peace of Mind

by The Spaniels

Primary Artist: The Spaniels; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

35 minutes and 58 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

R&B, Soul, Doo Wop, Doo-Wop

Label

Startek Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 29, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

887845267405