Cues Why CD

2008 release, an absolute must-have for doo-wop and vocal group collectors! The Cues recorded the original version of Bill Haley's 'Burn That Candle' and recorded the Hot 100 classic 'Why'. of all the talented vocal groups populating the mid-1950s New York R&B scene, perhaps none were on as many recordings as The Cues even if few outside the industry knew about it. The versatile vocal quintet provided background harmonies for Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Ivory Joe Hunter, and Big Joe Turner. Assembled by legendary Atlantic Records A&R man Jesse Stone in 1954, The Cues made a series of 1954-1956 singles under their own name that constitute Why, Bear Family's exhaustive overview of the group's career. 28 tracks.

1. Yes Sir 2. Why 3. Crackerjack 4. Burn That Candle 5. Much Obliged 6. Poppa Loves Momma 7. Charlie Brown 8. Crazy, Crazy Party 9. You're on My Mind 10. Ladder 11. Destination 2100 and 65 12. Prince or Pauper 13. Rock'n Roll Mr. Oriole 14. Warm Spot 15. The Girl I Love 16. Oh My Darlin' 17. Killer Diller 18. I Pretend 19. Be My Wife 20. Don't Make Believe 21. Only You 22. I Fell for Your Loving 23. Hot Rotten Soda Pop 24. So Near and Yet So Far 25. Forty 'Leven Dozen Ways 26. Scoochie Scoochie 27. Yes Sir 28. Ol' Man River