R&B On Lakewood Boulevard / Various R&B On Lakewood Boulevard / Various CD

This new compilation brings the fabulous voice of Little Johnny Taylor, just prior to his great Galaxy hit run, including early workouts of some of those hits; some seldom-heard T-Bone Walker Jr.; and some fine harp playing from Ace Holder, plus many unreleased tracks. Our friend from a previous collection, Jessie Hill, makes a welcome re-appearance too. There's even a splash of doo wop. The Downey vaults excavation continues to bring straight-from-the-masters quality, and in doing it, we are still discovering that the released sides (and the two or three hits on the label) were only a small part of the Downey story!

1. Midnight Bells Are Ringing - T-Bone Walker JR 2. She Wobbles When She Walks - Paul Clifton 3. Somewhere - Art Wheeler 4. Leave My Woman Alone - Ace Holder 5. I've Got News for You - Little Johnny Taylor 6. Sorry 'Bout That - Chuck Higgins 7. Down the Street - Jessie Hill 8. Happy Anniversary - Ace Holder 9. Too Young - Boyce Cunningham 10. Empty Feeling - T-Bone Walker JR 11. I Hope That It's Me - Little Caesar ; Ark Angels 12. When You Are Around - Ace Holder 13. Stop Fooling Around - Little Johnny Taylor 14. Fare Thee Well - the Debonaires 15. TV Guide - Jessie Hill 16. Sumptin' Else - T-Bone Walker JR 17. This Love of Mine - Ace Holder 18. Baby We're Through - Art Wheeler 19. Never Thought - Jessie Hill 20. Doris Tee - Ace Holder 21. I've Been Thinking of You - Ace Holder 22. Jay Walking - Paul Clifton 23. Love Bells Ringing (Take 1) - T-Bone Walker JR 24. My Life Is Empty (Take 4) - T-Bone Walker JR 25. Laura - the Debonaires 26. Night Scene - Chuck Higgins