2010 two CD collection. LaVern Baker was one of the true divas of the mid '50s Rock 'n' Roll circuit, with her statuesque figure and charismatic persona plus her brashly seductive vocal delivery made LaVern a true star. This wonderful set includes all of her singles from 1953 to 1959 and features the classic hits "Jim Dandy", "Tweedle Dee" and "I Cried A Tear" along with many other memorable numbers. Her unique vocals were a major influence over the next generation of Soul performers. With full sleevenotes and chart history to complete the package. Jasmine.
2007 installment of Warner UK's very popular Platinum Collection series. Each disc contains the artist's finest recordings from the WEA vaults including album tracks, singles and more. This collection from R&B talent Lavern Baker features 20 tracks including 'Tweedle Dee', 'See See Rider', 'Soul On Fire' and 'Tomorrow Night'. Warner.
Saved Music Artist : Lavern Baker Music Label : Collectors' Choice Release Date : 2010-08-24 Artistopia's Price :$6.05
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The classic La Vern Baker albums ""La Vern Baker"", ""La Vern"", ""See See Rider"", ""Blues Ballads"", ""Precious Memories..."", ""Sings Gospel"", ""LaVern Baker Sings Bessie Smith"", ""Jim Dandy"" on 4 CDs. Featuring the hits ""Jim Dandy"", ""That Lucky Old Sun"", ""See See Rider"" and 81 other original recordings.
Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of albums from the legendary vocalist. LaVern Baker was one of the most important female vocalists of any time or genre. Her musical styles ranged between ground-breaking Rock 'n' Roll, cheerful R&B, early Soul, Jump Blues and Jazz. Whatever the style, Baker's sound was unique a soulful combination of unbridled lungpower and sophisticated phrasing. With the possible exception of Ruth Brown and The Chantels' Arlene Smith, Baker had no equal until the arrival of Aretha Franklin. This collector's edition compiles two of her complete albums for Atlantic: La Vern (1956) and LaVern Baker Rock & Roll (1957). Both LPs contain the cream of the crop from Baker's hitmaking stretch for the Atlantic label during her early years. In addition, we have included four bonus tracks consisting of hard to find sides from the same period. These splendid recordings feature a virtual who's who of great sidemen, including King Curtis, Milt Hinton, Hank Jones, Taft Jordan, Sam The Man Taylor, Urbie Green, Al Caiola and Joe Marshall, among others. Hoo Doo Records.
