Featuring 14 of the greatest R&B and Doo-wop tracks ever laid down at legendary Capitol Records. Included are "Ling Ting Tong" by The Five Keys, "Love's Prayer" by The Spinners, "Close To You" by The Portraits, "Dream Girl" by Norman Fox & The Rob Roys, plus 10 more just as great sounding tracks.
This compilation features assorted 1950s sounds originally released under the Capitol Records umbrella, including novelty, straight doo wop, and R&B from early pioneers, with Sammy Hagan & the Viscounts looming large on "Out of Your Heart," a romantic, deep "wop" accented by "shab-ba-da-dooms." Furthermore, Johnny Otis & Group does "In the Dark," which features a dynamic female lead. Nonsensical, rhythmic harmonies from the Five Keyes on "Ling Ting Tong" and tracks by a cast of crooners including the Passions and Norman Fox & the Rob Roys makes this an oldie delight. Note, though, that the Spinners, who do "Love's Prayer," are not the more famous Detroit Spinners of Motown and Atlantic Records fame. ~ Andrew Hamilton