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Hailing from Chicago's rich blues landscape, LaVern Baker was a foundational pillar of early rock ’n’ roll. Blessed with a voice of astonishing power and a commanding stage persona, she successfully navigated shifting teenage tastes and industry barriers to become a premier crossover star and a permanent architect of modern rhythm and blues. This collection brings together 18 definitive A and B sides from LaVern Baker’s influential tenure at Atlantic Records. Spanning from the infectious syncopation of "Tweedle Dee" to the high-energy, gospel-infused drive of "Saved", the track list provides a thorough retrospective of an artist helping forge the language of early soul. Listeners can trace her musical journey through core hits like the chart-topping smash "Jim Dandy", the elegant pop ballad "I Cried A Tear" featuring King Curtis, and her celebrated modern reinvention of the traditional blues standard "See See Rider". Backed by some of the premier studio musicians of the era, this release stands as a comprehensive tribute to the achievements of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pioneer.
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