Play It Again Vol 2: R&B Answers Copycats & Follow Play It Again Vol 2: R&B Answers Copycats & Follow CD

Back in the rockin' '50s, invariably chart-busting R&B records would inspire a slew of covers, follow-ups and some damn fine copy-cat wannabes. Our second dip into the world of answers, copycats and follow-up songs presents us with Big John Green's sequel to Chuck Berry's first #1 smash of August 1955, "Maybelline," continuing the "chase" with "Come Back Maybelline". Louis Jordan's 1947 #2 chart topper, "Open The Door, Richard" is picked up by The Four Aces of Berkeley with "Richard Ain't Gonna Open That Door" from the same year. Little Eva's 1962 #1, "Loco-motion", is given an impressive match by Peggy Gaines, and Ray Charles' 1956 opus, "Lonely Avenue" is offered a sparkling rebirth six years on by Pearl Woods. Johnny Otis, Mary Wells, The Bobbettes and Freddy King make stellar appearances plus 22 other worthy platters that will restoke your fondness for golden songs from R&B's heyday. There's something for everyone on this 30-song collection. The Bop never stops.

1. Hand Jive One More Time - Johnny Otis 2. Lover Boy - the Gailtones 3. Come Back Maybelline - Big John Greer 4. My Memories of You - Yolanda ; the Naturals 5. Richard Ain't Gonna Open That Door - the Four Aces 6. It's Me Knocking - Jeanie ; Her Boy Friends 7. Looking Back - Jewel Brown 8. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' on - Dave Burgess 9. Heaven ; Paradise - Judy Brown ; the Meadowlarks 10. Shop Around - Mary Wells 11. Riot in Cell Block Number Nine - Vicki Young 12. I'm Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town - Louis Jordan ; Tympany Five 13. Hey Baby, Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong - Camille la Vah ; the Creations 14. Dance with Me Georgie - the Bobbettes 15. Miss K.C.'s Fine - Little Willie Littlefield 16. Hearts Can Be Broken - the Jewels 17. Loco-Motion - Peggy Gaines 18. Bad Boy - the Gleams 19. Sneaking Around - the Lapels 20. See See Baby - Freddy King 21. For Your Precious Love - the Hi-Lites 22. Lonely Avenue - Pearl Woods ; Group 23. How Long (How Long Blues) - Johnny Fuller 24. Have Mercy Baby - the Bobbettes 25. Girl of My Dreams - the Innocents 26. Every Night About This Time - the Upsetters 27. Dancin' Dan - the Cadets 28. The Return of Stagolee - Titus Turner 29. Jivin' Around - Ernie Andrews