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Bobby Hendricks
Bobby Hendricks' "Itchy Twitchy Feeling" was a rock & roll anthem for those who got, like, real nervous, man, digging the crazy sounds of the '50s. The song also provided fodder for those who believed that rock music was a bad influence, since the song is about rock & roll provoking wild behavior and a loss of control in its listeners. Hendricks' former group, the Swallows, covered "Itchy Twitchy Feeling" just as soon as Hendricks' version began to make noise, but Hendricks won out and his recording became a Top Five R&B hit that also crossed over to the pop Top 40. He managed one additional chart entry in 1960, the minor hit "Psycho," which is well-remembered among fans of novelty music. Featuring a dialogue between a psychiatrist and his patient, "Psycho" depicts a babbling young man driven insane by romantic misfortune (and the babbling portions of the song likely inspired Shirley Ellis' 1965 hit "The Name Game"). Itchy Twitchy Feeling is a 19-track anthology of Hendricks' Sue Records sides that includes the title track and two versions of "Psycho." Hendricks' other efforts include "Cast Your Vote," a call for rockin' governance similar to the Treniers' earlier song "We Need a Rock and Roll President"; orchestrated pop ballads such as "If I Just Had Your Love" (which appears in two takes); and the straight-up rock & roll of "Molly Be Goode," a sequel of sorts to "Good Golly Miss Molly." "Itchy Twitchy Feeling" and "Psycho" are the main attractions, but curious listeners will find more to enjoy among Hendricks' various other recordings.
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Shep & The Limelites
Shep & the Limelites' name will forever be etched in rock & roll history for recording the endearing "Daddy's Home," a tender ballad about returning from war that soared to number two on the pop charts in May 1961. James Sheppard's career began with the Heartbeats, a band from Jamaica, Queens, NY. (They were the Hearts until a female group from Harlem with the same name scored a minor hit called "Lonely Nights" in early 1955.) The Hearts would mimic songs by the Orioles, the Ravens, Five Keys, the Moonglows, the Larks, the Flamingos, and others. When not rehearsing, they competed with wannabes in parks and under street corner lamps. During one encounter they battled a group led by James Sheppard; impressed, the Hearts asked Sheppard to be their new lead.
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The Detroit Emeralds
Abrim, Ivory, Cleophus, and Raymond Tilmon formed the Detroit Emeralds in the '60s. They were actually a Little Rock vocal group. They had some success with "Show Time" for Ric-Tic in 1968, but by 1970 were down to a trio, with Abrim and Ivory Tilmon and James Mitchell. They stayed that way for a long run on Westbound that yielded R&B hits "Do Me Right," "You Want It, You Got It," and "Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)" in 1971 and 1972, as well as "You're Gettin' a Little Too Smart" in 1973. They expanded the roster to a quartet in 1977, but with three new members. Abrim Tilmon was now joined by Paul Riser, Johnny Allen, and Maurice King. Their backing band from 1971 to 1973 was Chapter 8. Though many regard "Feel the Need" as their best song, it was far from a hit, although it was their last chart entry in 1977. James Mitchell and Marvin Wills teamed to form an offshoot group, the Floaters, in 1977. Carl Johnson was Abe Tilmon's replacement in the Emeralds, with Abe Tilmon forming his own Detroit Emeralds. Each group stayed active on the oldies and cabaret circuit during the '70s and '80s. Michael Henderson, then a 13-year-old, was one of their members for a short time.
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Bobby Hendricks - Itchy Twitchy Feeling 1998
1. Bobby Hendricks - Itchy Twitchy Feeling [02:35]
2. Bobby Hendricks - Dreamy Eyes [02:10]
3. Bobby Hendricks - Cast Your Vote [02:24]
4. Bobby Hendricks - A Thousand Dreams [02:49]
5. Bobby Hendricks - Psycho [02:30]
6. Bobby Hendricks - If I Just Had Your Love [02:40]
7. Bobby Hendricks - Molly Be Goode [02:05]
8. Bobby Hendricks - Good Things Will Come [02:08]
9. Bobby Hendricks - Busy Flirting [02:30]
10. Bobby Hendricks - City of Angels [01:54]
11. Bobby Hendricks - Come Back (Sincerely, Your Lover) [02:40]
12. Bobby Hendricks - It's Misery [02:39]
13. Bobby Hendricks - You're All I Need [02:24]
14. Bobby Hendricks - I Want That [02:21]
15. Bobby Hendricks - Too Good to Be True [02:07]
16. Bobby Hendricks - Little John Green [02:29]
17. Bobby Hendricks - I'm a Big Boy Now [02:23]
18. Bobby Hendricks - If I Had Your Love [Outtake] [02:37]
19. Bobby Hendricks - Psycho [Version 2] [02:51]
20. Bobby Hendricks - Every Other Night (1961) [02:01]
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Shep & The Limelites - Daddy's Home To Stay 1998 (2cd's)
CD1
1. Shep & The Limelites - Daddy's Home [03:01]
2. Shep & The Limelites - This I Know [02:31]
3. Shep & The Limelites - Ready For Your Love [02:54]
4. Shep & The Limelites - You'll Be Sorry [02:05]
5. Shep & The Limelites - What Did Daddy Do [02:44]
6. Shep & The Limelites - Gee Baby, What About You [02:29]
7. Shep & The Limelites - Our Anniversary [02:39]
8. Shep & The Limelites - Who Told the Sandman [02:37]
9. Shep & The Limelites - Three Steps from the Altar [02:20]
10. Shep & The Limelites - Oh What A Feeling [02:58]
11. Shep & The Limelites - Stick by Me (And I'll Stick by You)[02:24]
12. Shep & The Limelites - I'm Hurting Inside [02:55]
13. Shep & The Limelites - Teach Me How To Twist [01:50]
14. Shep & The Limelites - Everything Is Gonna Be Alright [02:17]
15. Shep & The Limelites - Remember Baby [02:40]
16. Shep & The Limelites - The Monkey [02:45]
17. Shep & The Limelites - It's All Over Now [02:48]
18. Shep & The Limelites - For You My Love [02:51]
19. Shep & The Limelites - Steal Away (With Your Baby) [02:39]
20. Shep & The Limelites - Easy To Remember [02:48]
21. Shep & The Limelites - Why, Why Won't You Believe Me [03:08]
22. Shep & The Limelites - I'm All Alone [03:57]
CD2
01 - Why Did You Fall For Me.mp3
02 - Party For Two.mp3
03 - You Better Believe.mp3
04 - In Case I Forget.mp3
05 - Two Loving Hearts.mp3
06 - Too Young To Wed.mp3
07 - One Week From Today.mp3
08 - I'm So Lonely (What Can I Do).mp3
09 - Take This Advice From Your Daddy.mp3
10 - Don'T Let Your Love Slip By.mp3
11 - Makes No Difference.mp3
12 - One Week From Today.mp3
13 - Oh What A Feeling.mp3
14 - Who Told The Sandman.mp3
15 - Easy To Remember (When You Want .mp3
16 - I'm All Alone.mp3
17 - Why Did You Fall For Me.mp3
18 - I'm Hurting Inside.mp3
19 - Gee Baby What About You.mp3
20 - Remember Baby.mp3
21 - Two Loving Hearts.mp3
22 - For You My Love.mp3
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The Detroit Emeralds - Greatest Hits 1998
1. Detroit Emeralds - Do Me Right [02:51]
2. Detroit Emeralds - Holding On [02:44]
3. Detroit Emeralds - I Think Of You [03:45]
4. Detroit Emeralds - Feel The Need In Me [03:44]
5. Detroit Emeralds - I Bet You Get The One (Who Loves You)[02:15]
6. Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms) [03:52]
7. Detroit Emeralds - You're Getting A Little Too Smart [03:22]
8. Detroit Emeralds - You Want It, You Got It [03:02]
9. Detroit Emeralds - Long Live The King [03:35]
10. Detroit Emeralds - Guess Who's Been Talking [02:55]
11. Detroit Emeralds - I'm Qualified [04:05]
12. Detroit Emeralds - Yes, I Know I'm In Love [02:47]
13. Detroit Emeralds - Wear This Ring (With Love) [03:15]
14. Detroit Emeralds - If I Lose Your Love [03:19]
15. Detroit Emeralds - Lee [02:48]
16. Detroit Emeralds - Something You Got [02:23]
17. Detroit Emeralds - Set It Out [03:24]
18. Detroit Emeralds - My Dreams Have
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