The contents may look enticing to anyone who knows the music of this legendary vocal group of the late 1930s1940s, inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1989 in the influential category, but in fact the best part of this anthology are the comprehensive 9 pages of liner notes written in 1997 by bill proctor, coupled with 6 great shots of the group. It should only contain pages that are the ink spots albums or lists of the ink spots albums, as well as subcategories containing those things. Best known for their recordings of pop ballads, the ink spots were frequent chart toppers totaling over 50 hits in their 17 year recording career. Listen to the ink spots soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 637 tracks. Id climb the highest mountain the ink spots, clare, sidney.
The ink spots were a popular africanamerican vocal group who gained international fame in the 1930s and 1940s. Dont be fooled by pale later imitations, these are the original recordings and the sound is excellent. Free music collection artist the ink spots find all tracks in mp3 online for free. The song first appeared in the film sweet and lowdown. Deek watson born as ivory jones, 18 july 1909, mounds, illinois d. They gained much acceptance in both the white community and black community largely due to the ballad style introduced to the group by lead singer bill kenny.
Album the ultimate collection 70 unforgettable tracks, the. The ink spots biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. This album by gusto records is a compilation of recordings made for king records in 195355. Their 1939 smash if i didnt care has been showing up all over commercials and film soundtracks. Hoppy jones born as orville jones, 17 february 1905, chicago, illinois d. The ink spots kenny, watson, jones and bernie mackey perform for the troops, replaces victory parade of spotlight bands usually heard at this time, piano russ wills if i didnt care theme shooshoo baby. They paved the way for doowop and amorous spielers like barry white. Some of the tracks from this album are actually alternate takes and not the original recordings released on 78 and 45 rpm for king. Topics about the ink spots albums in general should be placed in relevant topic categories. In spite of numerous broadcasts made by the ink spots, a very limited number of nbc and wartime broadcasts seem to have survived shout, brother, shout, g. The quavering high tenor of bill kenny presaged hundreds of streetcorner leads to come, and the sweet harmonies of charlie fuqua, deek watson, and bass hoppy jones who died in 1944 backed him flawlessly.
Oct 07, 20 listen free to the ink spots the ink spots retrospective if i didnt care, im getting sentimental over you and more. The group here is not the ink spots but rather charlie fuquas new ink spots. The ink spots the original ink spots releases discogs. Features song lyrics for the ink spotss the golden age of the ink spots. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. The ink spots are among many of my favorites and will fit in perfectly on my playlists.
Radio transcription recordings were made for ink spots broadcasts. The ink spots songs top songs chart singles discography. Download the ink spots doo wop greatest hits cd 320k musicfromrizzo torrent or any other torrent from audio music direct download via magnet link. Songs are a good representation of their body of work. I dont want to set the world on fire the ink spots, benjamin, bennie. Best things in life are free the ink spots, desylva, buddy. This features a few rare alternate takes as well as later recordings that were labeled ink spots when in truth they were bill kenny solos. The ink spots played a large role in pioneering the black vocal groupharmony genre, helping to pave the way for the doo wop explosion of the 50s. The ink spots kenny, watson, jones and bernie mackey perform for the troops, replaces victory parade of spotlight bands usually heard at this time, piano russ willsif i didnt care themeshooshoo baby. Vocal group of the 1930s and 40s, influential to the doo wop groups of the 50s. Listen to your favorite songs from the ink spots greatest hits by the ink spots now. Vocal group of the 1930s and 40s, influential to the doo wop groups of the 50s read full biography. Their best selling record if i didnt care sold over 19 million copies and is.
The ink spots greatest hits by the ink spots on amazon. Album its all over but the crying, the ink spots qobuz. In the midst of the 90s when hiphop was going through its golden age, a revolution within soul music was also underway. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The version recorded by the ink spots and ella fitzgerald topped the billboard s national best. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The quavering high tenor of bill kenny presaged hundreds of streetcorner leads to come, and the sweet harmonies of charlie fuqua, deek watson, and bass hoppy jones who died in 1944 backed him. Stream tracks and playlists from the ink spots on your desktop or mobile device.
With erykah badu, dangelo, jill scott and many others, the genre found again its class. The ink spots tunes almost invariably follow a classic pattern brief guitar intro, tenor lead, baritone talking bridge but it works for them. The ultimate collection 70 unforgettable tracks the ink spots to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. This full the ink spots discography is alphabetical, however you can sort the ink spots album list by any column. After the mills brothers, the ink spots were theblack vocal harmony group. Although they performed before i was born, i consider their music as timeless because their style of music is still as relevant and entertaining as it was back when. Albums include i dont want to set the world on fire hey doc. Find the ink spots discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Listen free to the ink spots their greatest hits if i didnt care, my prayer and more. Ink spots do i worry ink spots dont get around much anymore ink spots i dont want to set the world on fire ink spots ill get by ink spots ill never smile again ink spots if i didnt care ink spots its a sin to tell a lie ink spots java jive ink spots maybe ink spots my prayer ink spots no orchids for my lady ink spots. Parents had the ink spots on reel to reel which sounded great as best as i can remeber, hey i was young at the time you know. We know of no copy of these songs and are very anxious to locate these or any title not listed below. Their unique musical style led to the rhythm and blues and rock and roll and doowop style. Album the ultimate collection 70 unforgettable tracks.