Nappy Brown - Singles Collection 1954-62 (CD)

Nappy Brown was a blues and R&B singer who began his career singing gospel before turning to blues in the mid-1950s, recording for the Savoy label throughout this core era of his career, when he was greatly admired by Elvis Presley who often saw him perform in Memphis. His powerful and adaptable vocal style is widely seen as a key strand in the development of soul music, and after fading from view after the '50s he made a comeback during the 1980s to enjoy renewed popularity. This excellent value 52-track 2-CD set comprises the A & B sides of his Savoy singles from these years, including two titles recorded at the beginning of his recording career as a member of the Heavenly Lights gospel group, before signing to the label as a solo artist. It includes the No. 2 R&B hit "Don't Be Angry", plus his other hits "Pitter Patter", "Little By Little", "It Don't Hurt No More" & "I Cried Like a Baby", and his classic song "(The Night Time Is) The Right Time", which was covered by Ray Charles to score a Top 5 hit. It's a comprehensive overview of the primary era of his recording career, and a fine showcase for the talent of a distinctive and influential performer

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Jesus Said It
2. Lord, I'm In Your Hands
3. That Man
4. I Wonder
5. Two Faced Woman
6. Is It True, Is It True
7. Don't Be Angry
8. It's Really You
9. Piddily Patter Patter
10. There'll Come A Day
11. Just A Little Love
12. Well, Well, Well Baby
13. Doodle, I Love You
14. Sittin' In The Dark
15. Open Up That Door
16. Pleasing You
17. Am I?
18. Love Baby
19. Little By Little
20. I'm Getting Lonesome
21. I'm Gonna Get You
22. Pretty Girl
23. Goody Goody Gum Drop
24. Bye Bye Baby
25. The Right Time
26. Oh You Don't Know

Disc: 2

1. If You Need Some Lovin'
2. I'm In The Mood
3. I Cried Like A Baby
4. Skiddy Woe
5. My Baby
6. It Don't Hurt Anymore
7. You're Going To Need Someone
8. All Right Now
9. A Long Time
10. This Is My Confession
11. For Those Who Love
12. So Deep
13. Too Shy
14. Give Me Your Love
15. My Baby Knows
16. Down In The Alley
17. Baby, Cry, Cry Baby
18. What's Come Over You, Baby
19. Apple Of My Eye
20. Baby, I Got News For You
21. Nobody Can Say
22. The Hole I'm In
23. Coal Miner
24. Hoonie Boonie
25. Don't Be Angry
26. Anytime Is The Right Time