Brown,Nappy Down In The Alley: Complete Singles As & Bs 54-62 CD

EU-only two CD collection. When we talk about those artists who represent the transition between blues/R&B and soul it is usually Ray Charles, James Brown and Sam Cooke who come to the fore. The subject of this collection, Nappy Brown is not usually in the mix but after you have listened to this collection of his singles released between 1954 and 1962 you will certainly be wondering why. Hear Brown's voice bellow and roar across these 54 tracks and on hits like "Don't Be Angry", "Pitter Patter" and "It Don't Hurt No More". The gospel delivery and arrangement of "The Right Time" caught the attention of a young Ray Charles who was currently hitting the big time with outrageous blues versions of gospel songs. He covered it and retitled it "(Night Time Is) The Right Time" and secured a hit that eventually went on to become a standard. Nappy never compromised his sound despite his huge popularity in the teen pop market and as such this collection really doesn't sound as old as it is.

1. I Wonder (What's Wrong with Me) 2. That Man 3. Two Faced Woman and a Lying Man 4. Is It True, Is It True 5. Don't Be Angry (1955 Version) 6. Is It Really You 7. Pitter Patter 8. There'll Come a Day 9. Just a Little Love 10. Well, Well, Well, Baby-La 11. Dood'll I Love You 12. Sittin' in the Dark 13. Open Up That Door (And Walk Right in My Heart) 14. Pleasin' You 15. Am I 16. Love, Baby 17. I'm Getting Lonesome 18. Little By Little 19. Pretty Girl (Yea-Yea-Yea) 20. I'm Gonna Get You (Get You Someday) 21. Goody-Goody-Gum Drop 22. Bye Bye Baby 23. The Right Time 24. Oh You Don't Know 25. I'm in the Mood 26. If You Need Some Lovin' 27. Skidy Woe 28. It Don't Hurt No More 29. My Baby 30. You're Going to Need Someone 31. A Long Time 32. Allright Now 33. This Is My Confession 34. For Those Who Love 35. I Cried Like a Baby 36. So Deep 37. Give Me Your Love 38. Too Shy 39. Down in the Alley 40. My Baby Knows 41. Baby-Cry-Cry-Cry-Baby 42. What's Come Over You Baby 43. Baby I Got News for You 44. Apple of My Eye 45. The Hole I'm in 46. Nobody Can Say 47. Coal Miner 48. Hoonie-Boonie 49. Any Time Is the Right Time 50. Don't Be Angry (1961 Version) 51. I've Had My Fun 52. Didn't You Know 53. The Lock on the Door 54. So Glad I Don't Have to Cry No More