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Post by dmc on Mar 1, 2006 3:28:04 GMT
Monkey Hips and Rice: The "5" Royales Anthology
How does this rate?
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Post by admin on Mar 1, 2006 10:42:46 GMT
Absolutely essential. The real birth of soul music. Get it NOW!
Respect
Gordy
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Post by dmc on Mar 1, 2006 14:38:36 GMT
Thanks Gordy! Can you list a few more essentials from this early soul / R&B era?
The 5 Royals "Think" was played on the BBC2 James Brown interview and it got me thinking I need to hear more from this period.....
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Post by admin on Mar 1, 2006 19:18:53 GMT
Well Ray Charles' early stuff is top notch but well documented. I'd go for stuff by The Fiestas, The Clovers, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard to name but a few who had a foot either side of the soul/R&B line.
More recommendations to come when I'm not thinking off the top of my head!
Respect
Gordy
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Post by kreisler on Mar 1, 2006 22:18:51 GMT
The Dominoes, early Ike Turner, Ruth Brown. There's a very good box set called 'We're Gonna Rock' or something like just come out on Proper, only £14-15. Includes loads of good stuff
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Post by dmc on Mar 3, 2006 16:51:39 GMT
Thanks. I need to pick up some Hank Ballard and early Ike as well.
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Post by ironwill on Mar 3, 2006 16:56:25 GMT
What are (is) Monkey Hips and Rice?
I am literally picturing a plate of unidentifiable bone-in meat <with a bit of charred hair on the outside> laid over a bed of pilaf rice. I hope I am way off the mark here....
Curious,
George
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Post by kreisler on Mar 3, 2006 21:25:54 GMT
Grilled chicken with a hearty plate of black beans and seasoned rice covered with melted jack, scallions and salsa with seasoned toast and a side order of sour cream. Apparently.
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