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The Complete Josie Sessions (Greatest Hits, Box Set)
- Artist: Cadillacs [1]
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4 Disc(s)
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32.
(That's) All I Need [Alternate Take] 2:36
The Cadillacs
Play (That's) All I Need [Alternate Take] -
35.
Baby's Comin' Home to Me [Alternate Take] 2:12
The Cadillacs
Play Baby's Comin' Home to Me [Alternate Take] -
42.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [Alternate Take] 2:25
The Cadillacs
Play Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [Alternate Take] -
46.
About That Girl Named Lou [Alternate Take] 3:10
The Cadillacs
Play About That Girl Named Lou [Alternate Take]
Description
This box is really the CD descendant of Murray Hill Records' early-'80s-era LP set, which included lots of outtakes. It seems like complete and absolute overkill to put out four CDs on a vocal quintet that only ever charted two songs ("Speedoo," "Peek-A-Boo") nationally, and, yet...it works. But, if you like '50s RB, doo wop music, or generally just good singing, there's so much here to listen to that will delight you that the package suddenly seems reasonable. The Cadillacs' secret was the sheer variety of their music -- they started out working in a slow romantic vein, and eventually hit it big with one of the fastest-rocking vocal numbers of the period, but they also sang blues (with solid backing, including some fine guitar work) like "(That's) All I Need." Their last sides are still finely sung, but aren't romantic -- rather, they began moving toward comedic and satiric pieces such as "Please Mr. Johnson" and "Jaywalker." The diversity is entertaining in itself, and the only real objection that one could have is the presence of different versions of the same songs. Even these are very interesting, such as the slower alternate version of "Speedoo," which would never have been a hit but does reveal more about the song itself. The sessionography is also a big help in sorting out precisely who was in the group at any given moment after their early sides. Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
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Description
This box is really the CD descendant of Murray Hill Records' early-'80s-era LP set, which included lots of outtakes. It seems like complete and absolute overkill to put out four CDs on a vocal quintet that only ever charted two songs ("Speedoo," "Peek-A-Boo") nationally, and, yet...it works. But, if you like '50s RB, doo wop music, or generally just good singing, there's so much here to listen to that will delight you that the package suddenly seems reasonable. The Cadillacs' secret was the sheer variety of their music -- they started out working in a slow romantic vein, and eventually hit it big with one of the fastest-rocking vocal numbers of the period, but they also sang blues (with solid backing, including some fine guitar work) like "(That's) All I Need." Their last sides are still finely sung, but aren't romantic -- rather, they began moving toward comedic and satiric pieces such as "Please Mr. Johnson" and "Jaywalker." The diversity is entertaining in itself, and the only real objection that one could have is the presence of different versions of the same songs. Even these are very interesting, such as the slower alternate version of "Speedoo," which would never have been a hit but does reveal more about the song itself. The sessionography is also a big help in sorting out precisely who was in the group at any given moment after their early sides. Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
Features
- Genre: R&B
- Category: Doo Wop, Rock & Roll
- Release Date: May 02, 1995
- Artist: Cadillacs [1]
- Additional Artists: Bill Lindsay (Vocals), Bobby "Tasters" Phillips (Vocals), Howard Guyton (Vocals), Bobby Spencer (Vocals), Kirk Davis (Vocals), James Bailey (Vocals), Champ Rollow (Vocals), Rolando Martinez (Vocals), Gus Willingham (Vocals), Earl Wade (Vocals)
- Format: CD
Additional Information
- DPCI: 244-09-2833
- ASIN: B002S3G6JQ
- Catalog #: 11834099
- Item can not be gift wrapped.
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- Estimated Ship Dimensions : 12.6 inches length x 12.6 inches width x 1 inches height
- Estimated Ship Weight: 2.00 pounds.
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