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The Singles Collection 1951-62
The Singles Collection 1951-62

Bobby Bland
Styles: Blues, R&B, Soul
Catalogue Number: ADDCD3176
Bobby Bland, often known as Bobby “Blue” Bland, was one of the best blues, R&B and soul singers of the post-war era, recognised as one of the finest interpreters of blues-influenced songs, comparable within his genre to the likes of Frank Sinatra in the broader popular spectrum. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame described him as “second in stature only to B.B. King as a product of Memphis's Beale Street blues scene”. He enjoyed chart success right through until the 1980s, but this extensive collection of his formative decade and more includes all his R&B No. 1s plus other landmark recordings. He recorded initially with Roscoe Gordon for both Modern and Chess before joining the Duke label – this great-value 56-track 2-CD set comprises the A and B sides of all his Duke singles through until 1962, plus selected sides from his early releases with Roscoe Gordon. It features the R&B No. 1s “Farther Up The Road”, “I Pity The Fool” and “That’s The Way Love Is”, plus other Top 10 classics such as “I’ll Take Care Of You”, “Don’t Cry No More”, “Turn On Your Love Light” and the iconic “Stormy Monday Blues”. It’s a fine showcase for a unique and highly-regarded talent.

Disk 1:
Track Title Artist
1 Love You Till The Day I Die Roscoe Gordon with Bobby Bland
2 Crying All Night Long Robert Bland with Roscoe Gordon & His Orch.
3 Dry Up Baby Robert Bland with Roscoe Gordon & His Orch.
4 Good Lovin' Robert Bland with Roscoe Gordon & His Orch.
5 Letter From A Trench In Korea Robert Bland with Roscoe Gordon & His Orch.
6 Crying Robert Bland with Roscoe Gordon & His Orch.
7 I.O.U. Blues Bobby "Blue" Bland
8 Lovin' Blues Bobby "Blue" Bland
9 Army Blues Bobby "Blue" Bland
10 No Blow, No Show Bobby "Blue" Bland
11 Time Out Bobby "Blue" Bland with the Bill Harvey Orchestra
12 It's My Life, Baby Bobby "Blue" Bland with the Bill Harvey Orchestra
13 Woke Up Screaming Bobby "Blue" Bland with the Bill Harvey Orchestra
14 You Or None Bobby "Blue" Bland with the Bill Harvey Orchestra
15 You've Got Bad Intentions Bobby "Blue" Bland with Bill Harvey's Band
16 I Can't Put You Down Baby Bobby "Blue" Bland with Bill Harvey's Band
17 I Learned My Lesson Bobby "Blue" Bland with Bill Harvey's Band
18 I Don't Believe Bobby "Blue" Bland with Bill Harvey's Band
19 Don't Want No Woman Bobby "Blue" Bland with Bill Harvey's Orchestra
20 I Smell Trouble Bobby "Blue" Bland with Bill Harvey's Orchestra
21 Farther Up The Road Bobby "Blue" Bland with the Bill Harvey Orchestra
22 Sometime Tomorrow Bobby "Blue" Bland with the Bill Harvey Orchestra and The Joe Scott Singers
23 Teach Me (How To Love You) Bobby "Blue" Bland
24 Bobby's Blues Bobby "Blue" Bland
25 You Got Me Where You Want Me Bobby "Blue" Bland
26 Loan A Helping Hand Bobby "Blue" Bland
27 Little Boy Blue Bobby "Blue" Bland
Disk 2:
Track Title Artist
1 Last Night Bobby "Blue" Bland
2 You Did Me Wrong Bobby "Blue" Bland and his Band
3 I Lost Sight Of The World Bobby "Blue" Bland and his Band
4 Wishing Well Bobby "Blue" Bland
5 I'm Not Ashamed Bobby "Blue" Bland and his Band
6 Is It Real Bobby "Blue" Bland and his Band
7 Someday Bobby "Blue" Bland and his Band
8 I'll Take Care of You Bobby Bland
9 That's Why Bobby Bland
10 Lead Me On Bobby Bland
11 Hold Me Tenderly Bobby Bland
12 Cry Cry Cry Bobby Bland
13 I've Been Wrong So Long Bobby Bland
14 I Pity the Fool Bobby Bland
15 Close To You Bobby Bland
16 Don't Cry No More Bobby Bland
17 How Does A Cheating Woman Feel Bobby Bland
18 Ain't That Loving You Bobby Bland
19 Jelly Jelly Jelly Bobby Bland
20 Saint James Infirmary Bobby Bland
21 Turn on Your Love Light Bobby Bland
22 You're The One (That I Need) Bobby Bland
23 Who Will the Next Fool Be Bobby Bland
24 Blue Moon Bobby Bland
25 Yield Not To Temptation Bobby Bland
26 Stormy Monday Blues Bobby Bland
27 Your Friends Bobby Bland
28 That's the Way Love Is Bobby Bland
29 Call On Me Bobby Bland
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