THE "5" ROYALES - The Harbingers Of Soul (Reissue) - LP - Vinyl [JAN 30]

LP - 180g Black Vinyl. Sleeve notes by John Ridley.

The “5” Royales were the most enduring and influential of all the 1950s proto-soul groups. In a very crowded market, their success was remarkable. The Royales were the first African American group to introduce gospel based vocal styles into the rhythm and blues format. This gave an intensity to their recordings and live performances that no other combo could get near, thanks to the passion and power that lead singer Johnny Tanner generated. Furthermore, the group possessed in Lowman Pauling a songwriter of genius and a guitarist, who invented an exciting style of playing that linked stinging solos with rhythmic accompaniment. The Harbingers Of Soul is a mouth-watering overview featuring the best of the King era and the most soulful sides from their stay at Home Of The Blues. 

Tracklist: 

A1        Think
A2        Messin' Up
A3        Dedicated To The One I Love
A4        Tell The Truth
A5        It Hurts Inside
A6        When I Get Like This
A7        Good Lookin' Woman
A8        Say It

B1        Don't Let It Be In Vain
B2        I'm With You
B3        Show Me
B4        I Got To Know
B5        Much In Need
B6        Catch That Teardrop
B7        What's In The Heart
B8        Get Something Out Of It