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Bringing together a collection of rare and sought-after recordings, the album shines a light on the city's lesser-known vocal groups whose heartfelt performances, smooth harmonies, and infectious rhythms helped shape the evolution of soul, doo-wop, and rhythm \u0026amp; blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eFrom romantic ballads and street-corner harmonies to upbeat R\u0026amp;B dance numbers, this collection captures the distinctive sound of New Orleans before the soul explosion of the 1960s. Many of these recordings were originally released on small regional labels, making this compilation an essential listen for collectors and anyone interested in the roots of American popular music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eThe album opens with The Kidds' lively Drunk Drunk Drunk, before Bernie Williams delivers the emotional Why Fool Yourself. Highlights on Side A include Dave Collins And The Scrubs' blues-infused Bluesy Me, the title track Lost Dreams by The Dukes, and the uplifting Sunny Side Of The Street by The Bees. The Barons and The Dukes round off the side with two more fine examples of classic New Orleans vocal harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eSide B continues with the swinging Later, Baby from Fat Man Matthews And The Four Kittens, followed by energetic performances from The Barons, The Dukes, and The Pelicans. 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