Atlantic R&B 1947-1974 - Volume 4: 1957-1960

Atlantic R&B 1947–1974 – Volume 4: 1957–1960

Celebrating one of the most influential periods in American popular music, Atlantic R&B 1947–1974 – Volume 4: 1957–1960 brings together an exceptional collection of recordings from the legendary Atlantic Records catalogue. Featuring some of the greatest artists in rhythm & blues, early soul, doo wop, and rock & roll, this compilation captures the golden years that helped shape modern popular music.

Spanning the years 1957 to 1960, the collection showcases timeless hits from iconic performers including Ray Charles, The Coasters, The Drifters, Ben E. King, LaVern Baker, Clyde McPhatter, Chuck Willis, Carla Thomas, Solomon Burke, and The Bobbettes. These landmark recordings influenced generations of musicians and remain essential listening for collectors of classic R&B and soul.

Highlights include The Coasters' playful classics Young Blood, Yakety Yak, Charlie Brown, and Poison Ivy, alongside Ray Charles' groundbreaking What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2), The Right Time, and Let The Good Times Roll, which helped redefine rhythm & blues and paved the way for soul music. The collection also features The Drifters' unforgettable There Goes My Baby, This Magic Moment, and Save The Last Dance For Me, while Ben E. King's immortal Stand By Me and Spanish Harlem remain two of the most celebrated songs ever recorded. Elsewhere, standout performances from LaVern Baker, Clyde McPhatter, Chuck Willis, Carla Thomas, and Solomon Burke complete an outstanding overview of one of Atlantic Records' greatest eras.

Whether you're discovering the roots of soul and rock & roll or expanding a classic R&B vinyl collection, Atlantic R&B 1947–1974 – Volume 4: 1957–1960 is an essential compilation packed with timeless recordings that continue to inspire listeners more than half a century later.

Tracklist

1. The Coasters – Young Blood
2. The Bobbettes – Mr. Lee
3. Clyde McPhatter – Long Lonely Nights
4. Chuck Willis – Betty And Dupree
5. Chuck Willis – What Am I Livin' For
6. Chuck Willis – Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes
7. The Coasters – Yakety Yak
8. Clyde McPhatter – A Lover's Question
9. LaVern Baker – I Cried A Tear
10. Ray Charles – The Right Time
11. The Coasters – Charlie Brown
12. Ray Charles – What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2)
13. The Drifters – There Goes My Baby
14. The Coasters – Along Came Jones
15. Ray Charles – Let The Good Times Roll
16. The Coasters – Poison Ivy
17. The Drifters – Dance With Me
18. Ray Charles – Just For A Thrill
19. The Drifters – This Magic Moment
20. The Drifters – Save The Last Dance For Me
21. The Coasters – Shopping For Clothes
22. Ben E. King – Spanish Harlem
23. Ben E. King – Young Boy Blues
24. Ben E. King – Stand By Me
25. Carla Thomas – Gee Whizz
26. LaVern Baker – Saved
27. Solomon Burke – Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)