2011 three CD compilation. The legendary Music City Records of Berkeley, California was one of the longest-lived, most fiercely independent black-owned record companies of the era. Over the course of two decades, owner Ray Dobard's release schedule reflected the evolution of black popular music, from smooth Blues in the early 1950s, through R&B, instrumentals, Rock 'n' Roll through to the end of the decade, proto-Soul in the early '60s and into Funk and modern Soul in the 1970s. But it is the rich seam of Bay Area vocal groups that Music City mined, that collectors associate with the label. Dobard had only a couple of minor hits - the Four Deuces' popular 'W-P-L-J', Johnny Heartsman's raucous 'Johnny's House Party' - but released over fifty 45 rpm singles and taped much, much more. 78 tracks. Ace Records.
2 Your Money Ain't Long Enough - Del Graham with Que Martyn's Orchestra
3 Keep Me Satisfied, Baby - Golden Boy with Chick Morris & His Band
4 A Prayer - Al Joseph Harris with Chick Morris & His Band
5 Guitar Blues - Sidney Grande
6 On My Way - Alvin Smith
7 Here Lies My Love - Mr Undertaker
8 Annie Pulled a Hum-Bug - the Midnights
9 Late Last Night - the Twilighters
10 Ichi Bon Tami-Dachi - the Rovers
11 Johnny's Stomp (Early Version) - Johnny Heartsman
12 Tell Me, Darling - the Gaylarks
13 I'm a Workin' Man - the Five Lyrics
14 Morrine - the Five Campbells
15 I Don't Stand No Quittin' - Gloria Jean
16 Crossing the River - the Dreamers
17 This Wicked Race - the Golden West Singers
18 Jerry - the Three Dons & Donna
19 Lil Tipa-Tina - the Five Swans
20 The Wheel - Jimmy Nelson
21 Wrong Doing Woman - Jasper Evans
22 Ding Dong - the Gayteens
23 From the Bottom of My Heart - Leon Pryor
24 Bury Me in the South - Al Bennett with the Country Travellers
25 The Wallflower - Unknown Male-Female Duet
26 Big Six Radio Ad
27 Johnny's House Party (Parts 1 & 2) - Johnny Heartsman with the Rhythm Rockers & the Gaylarks
28 Rockin' Satellite - the 3 Honeydrops
29 Just One More Chance - Lord Luther
30 Love Me Tender - the Fidels
31 Gonna Blow Out the Lamp - Gene Lee & the Blues Rockers
32 Are You My Boyfriend - Wally & Theresa
33 Indian Jane - the Marcels
34 I Need You Baby - Robbie Meldano
35 Flippin' & A-Floppin' - Pee Wee & Sugar Pie
36 Station L-O-V-E - the Holidays
37 Blues All Around My Bed - Jimmy Raney
38 Elaine - the Klixs
39 Music City Hop - Johnny George
40 Heaven's Own Choir - the Five Crystals
41 Dynamite - Kary Lynn
42 Lover's Plea - the Pagans
43 The Slopp - Willie Moore
44 Beverly My Darling - Joe Blackwell & the Individuals
45 Party at Vern's - the Satellite Band
46 My Heart's Desire - the Crescendos
47 You Gave Me Love - Lee Durrell & the Tamaras
48 I Walk in Circles - Little Lynn
49 Church on the Hill - Bob & Jessie
50 Love You All Night Long - Little Willie Littlefield
51 Mirage - the Nightcaps
52 Magnificent Montague Radio Spot
53 Scheming - Wanda Burt & the Crescendos
54 All Around the World - Vermettya Royster with James Brown's Band
55 Ocean of Love - the Franciscans
56 The Kasavubu Waltz - D'vonya White
57 Nature Boy - the Four Rivers
58 Lonely One - the Derbys
59 Don't Fence Me in - Jackie Day
60 I Feel So Blue - the Italics
61 I'm Waiting - the Fantastics
62 What to Do - the Swingin' Brothers
63 You Are My Lover Girl - the Powell Brothers
64 I Can't Take Any More - Johnnie Marie Thorne
65 Something in My Eye - the Music City Soul Brothers
66 Passing Thru Music City - Music City Swingers
67 Do the Philly - the Music City All Stars
68 Too Late to Cry - Lou Rawls
69 Feeling Fine, Feeling Good - Wanda Burt
70 She's Coming Back - the Soul Brothers
71 He's All Right - the Heavenly Tones
72 Stop Telling Me - the Two Things in One
73 A Man That Is Not Free - the Soul Sensations
74 Didn't I - Darondo
75 Loving You Isn't Enough - the Ballads
76 When We Get Married (Part 2) - Tear Drop Tears
77 Farewell Goodbye My Love - the Performers
78 Kya Newsbeat Spot
2011 three CD compilation. The legendary Music City Records of Berkeley, California was one of the longest-lived, most fiercely independent black-owned record companies of the era. Over the course of two decades, owner Ray Dobard's release schedule reflected the evolution of black popular music, from smooth Blues in the early 1950s, through R&B, instrumentals, Rock 'n' Roll through to the end of the decade, proto-Soul in the early '60s and into Funk and modern Soul in the 1970s. But it is the rich seam of Bay Area vocal groups that Music City mined, that collectors associate with the label. Dobard had only a couple of minor hits - the Four Deuces' popular 'W-P-L-J', Johnny Heartsman's raucous 'Johnny's House Party' - but released over fifty 45 rpm singles and taped much, much more. 78 tracks. Ace Records.