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2011 three CD compilation. The legendary Music City Records of Berkeley, California was one of the longest-lived, most fiercely independent black-owned record companies of the era. Over the course of two decades, owner Ray Dobard's release schedule reflected the evolution of black popular music, from smooth Blues in the early 1950s, through R&B, instrumentals, Rock 'n' Roll through to the end of the decade, proto-Soul in the early '60s and into Funk and modern Soul in the 1970s. But it is the rich seam of Bay Area vocal groups that Music City mined, that collectors associate with the label. Dobard had only a couple of minor hits - the Four Deuces' popular 'W-P-L-J', Johnny Heartsman's raucous 'Johnny's House Party' - but released over fifty 45 rpm singles and taped much, much more. 78 tracks. Ace Records.
W-P-L-J - the 4 Deuces
Your Money Ain't Long Enough - Del Graham with Que Martyn's Orchestra
Keep Me Satisfied, Baby - Golden Boy with Chick Morris & His Band
A Prayer - Al Joseph Harris with Chick Morris & His Band
Guitar Blues - Sidney Grande
On My Way - Alvin Smith
Here Lies My Love - Mr Undertaker
Annie Pulled a Hum-Bug - the Midnights
Late Last Night - the Twilighters
Ichi Bon Tami-Dachi - the Rovers
Johnny's Stomp (Early Version) - Johnny Heartsman
Tell Me, Darling - the Gaylarks
I'm a Workin' Man - the Five Lyrics
Morrine - the Five Campbells
I Don't Stand No Quittin' - Gloria Jean
Crossing the River - the Dreamers
This Wicked Race - the Golden West Singers
Jerry - the Three Dons & Donna
Lil Tipa-Tina - the Five Swans
The Wheel - Jimmy Nelson
Wrong Doing Woman - Jasper Evans
Ding Dong - the Gayteens
From the Bottom of My Heart - Leon Pryor
Bury Me in the South - Al Bennett with the Country Travellers
The Wallflower - Unknown Male-Female Duet
Big Six Radio Ad
Johnny's House Party (Parts 1 & 2) - Johnny Heartsman with the Rhythm Rockers & the Gaylarks
Rockin' Satellite - the 3 Honeydrops
Just One More Chance - Lord Luther
Love Me Tender - the Fidels
Gonna Blow Out the Lamp - Gene Lee & the Blues Rockers
Are You My Boyfriend - Wally & Theresa
Indian Jane - the Marcels
I Need You Baby - Robbie Meldano
Flippin' & A-Floppin' - Pee Wee & Sugar Pie
Station L-O-V-E - the Holidays
Blues All Around My Bed - Jimmy Raney
Elaine - the Klixs
Music City Hop - Johnny George
Heaven's Own Choir - the Five Crystals
Dynamite - Kary Lynn
Lover's Plea - the Pagans
The Slopp - Willie Moore
Beverly My Darling - Joe Blackwell & the Individuals
Party at Vern's - the Satellite Band
My Heart's Desire - the Crescendos
You Gave Me Love - Lee Durrell & the Tamaras
I Walk in Circles - Little Lynn
Church on the Hill - Bob & Jessie
Love You All Night Long - Little Willie Littlefield
Mirage - the Nightcaps
Magnificent Montague Radio Spot
Scheming - Wanda Burt & the Crescendos
All Around the World - Vermettya Royster with James Brown's Band
Ocean of Love - the Franciscans
The Kasavubu Waltz - D'vonya White
Nature Boy - the Four Rivers
Lonely One - the Derbys
Don't Fence Me in - Jackie Day
I Feel So Blue - the Italics
I'm Waiting - the Fantastics
What to Do - the Swingin' Brothers
You Are My Lover Girl - the Powell Brothers
I Can't Take Any More - Johnnie Marie Thorne
Something in My Eye - the Music City Soul Brothers
Passing Thru Music City - Music City Swingers
Do the Philly - the Music City All Stars
Too Late to Cry - Lou Rawls
Feeling Fine, Feeling Good - Wanda Burt
She's Coming Back - the Soul Brothers
He's All Right - the Heavenly Tones
Stop Telling Me - the Two Things in One
A Man That Is Not Free - the Soul Sensations
Didn't I - Darondo
Loving You Isn't Enough - the Ballads
When We Get Married (Part 2) - Tear Drop Tears
Farewell Goodbye My Love - the Performers
Kya Newsbeat Spot
