Description: The 5 Keys And The Nitecpas - The Best Of Doo Wop Classics Vol.2 (CD) Five Keys, The 1-CD Digipak with 16-page booklet, 16 tracks. Total playing time approx. 40 minutes16 classic vocal group sides, most of them blazing rockers.Culled from deep within the vaults of Groove Records, RCA Victor's legendary mid-1950s R&B subsidiary.CD digipak reissue of highly collectable album first out in 1989 on Bob Jones' Detour label.Combines five Groove tracks by the prolific hitmaking Virginia quintet the Five Keys, including the catchy jump Teeth And Tongue Will Get You Hung, and 11 fantastic sides by the Nitecaps, an undeservedly obscure Detroit-based vocal group boasting strong lead vocals and impeccable harmonies.Groove utilized New York's hottest session musicians, including saxmen Sam "The Man" Taylor and King Curtis and guitarist Mickey Baker, adding to the unstoppable punch of these recordings.Full discographical info and rare photos included. Includes original liner notes and the same attractive cover artwork that distinguished the vinyl incarnation.Bob Jones, mastering engineer, record collector, label owner and Welsh eccentric died in 2009. The young Jones came to London and got a job as an engineer with Decca Records. After returning from Madrid where he had worked for a Spanish record company, Bob started working for Pye Records, mastering tapes for the newly formed Charly Records, Ace Records among others. He moved on to CTS Studios in Wembley, mastering releases for Bear Family Records a.o. and confirming his reputation for quality. RCA also utilized Bob's skills in mastering on numerous Elvis releases, including the first two volumes of 'The Essential Elvis', with his contribution acknowledged on the album sleeves.After CTS, Bob was asked by Ace boss Ted Carroll to become a founding member of Sound Mastering. There he continued mastering product for Ace as well as various other specialist labels such as Rockstar, Bear Family and Magnum Force. A great fan of Elvis Presley and Duane Eddy, he was privileged to master product by both artists. Bob decided to launch his own record label - Detour Records. He spent considerable time ensuring that the sleeve, artwork, logo and notes had an authentic 50s feel. All of this contributed to a dozen or so memorable releases.Bob Jones, was born on February 18, 1944. He died of cancer on April 12, 2009, aged 65In memory of Bob Jones and in recognition of his contributions to Bear Family’s reputation in terms of sound quality, we are re-issuing several of Bob’s Detour albums, originally released on vinyl during the 1980s. First time on CD. Dear customer, Based on our longtime experience, consignments to the U.S.A., Canada, Africa, Australia, and South America may take up to three weeks, depending on the target country's custom clearance policy, and local deliverers. Please, note that due to these reasons beyond our control, all delivery times given are approximate and not binding. Postage rates listed are for bulk mail. Such consignments are rather cheap but can not be tracked! Should you live in the U.S.A. or Canada, you may require secure shipping with tracking options. Please, note that extra costs will apply. You must request for this extra service, prior to sending any funds. You will receive an order confirmation with the correct, total postage rate within 24 hours. Without any exceptions, all shipments to final destinations in South & Latin America, Asia and Japan, Russia and Africa will be proceeded by Registered Mail, only! Thank you very much for your attention and cooperation, your Bear Family Records team. Eingestellt mit:
Price: 13.95 USD
Location: Axstedt
End Time: 2025-01-22T17:03:54.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Five Keys, The
EAN: 5397102173950
MPN: BCD17395
Rabattstaffel: 2
Anzahl Tonträger: 1
product_group_1: R&B & Soul
product_group_2: Doo Wop
product_group_3: Vocal Groups/Doo Wop
Sampler: 0
Highlight: 0
Kommissionsware: 0
Amazon Marke: Bear Family
Release Year: 2014
Format: CD
Genre: Soul/R&B & Soul
Artist: Five Keys/The Nitecaps
Record Label: Bfy, BEAR FAMILY
Release Title: Best of Doowop Classics 2