Description
The Best of The Orlons – Cameo Parkway 1961-1966 (Audio CD)
Product Information
- UPC: 018771922728
- Catalog Number: 18771-92272
- Label: ABKCO
- Series: The Best of Cameo Parkway
- Product Type: CD, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo
- Country: USA & Canada
- Released: 2005
- Genre: Funk / Soul
- Style: Soul, Rhythm & Blues
Overview
"The Best of The Orlons – Cameo Parkway 1961-1966" is a digitally remastered compilation that gathers the greatest hits of The Orlons from their Cameo Parkway years. This collection showcases the soulful vocal harmonies and irresistible grooves that defined early '60s funk and rhythm & blues. With legendary tracks like "I'll Be True" and "The Wah-Watusi," the album provides both longtime fans and new listeners a definitive musical journey through The Orlons’ storied career.
French Translation – Aperçu
« The Best of The Orlons – Cameo Parkway 1961-1966 » est une compilation remastérisée réunissant les plus grands succès des Orlons durant leur période sur Cameo Parkway. Cette collection met en lumière les harmonies vocales pleines d’âme et les rythmes irrésistibles qui ont défini le funk et le rhythm & blues des années 60. Avec des titres légendaires tels que "I'll Be True" et "The Wah-Watusi," l’album offre aux fans de toujours et aux nouveaux auditeurs un voyage musical définitif à travers la carrière riche des Orlons.
Product Features
- Digitally Remastered: Enjoy enhanced sound quality from original analog transfers, mastered at Gateway Mastering & DVD.
- Compilation Excellence: Features 20 tracks covering The Orlons’ peak years (1961–1966) with classic arrangements by Dave Appell, Jimmy Wisner, and others.
- Authentic Packaging: Includes original liner notes and detailed credits celebrating the contributions of producers, arrangers, and vocalists such as Marlena Davis, Shirley Brickley, and Rosetta Hightower.
- Stereo Sound: Experience the warmth of early rhythm & blues and soul in true stereo, preserving the vintage vibe perfectly.
Interesting Facts
- Pioneering Sound: The Orlons were front-runners in conveying a signature blend of soul and rhythm & blues, their sound captured by industry pioneers like executive producer Bernie Lowe and arranger Dave Appell.
- Legendary Hits: This compilation includes timeless songs like "I'll Be True" and "Don't Hang Up," which helped pave the way for later American vocal groups.
- Rich Production History: With production credits spanning multiple hitmakers—ranging from Bob Crewe’s work on "Knock! Knock! (Who’s There?)" to the distinctive production by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff on "Don't You Want My Lovin'"—each track is steeped in musical heritage.
- Cameo Parkway Legacy: The Orlons’ recordings from 1961 to 1966 set standards on the Cameo Parkway label, a key chapter in the evolution of American soul music.
French Translation – Faits Intéressants
- Son avant-gardiste : Les Orlons étaient des pionniers dans l’art de transmettre un mélange unique de soul et de rhythm & blues, un son capturé par des figures emblématiques comme le producteur exécutif Bernie Lowe et l’arrangeur Dave Appell.
- Titres légendaires : Cette compilation renferme des morceaux intemporels tels que "I'll Be True" et "Don't Hang Up," qui ont ouvert la voie aux groupes vocaux américains ultérieurs.
- Histoire de production riche : Avec des crédits de production impliquant de grands noms—du travail de Bob Crewe sur "Knock! Knock! (Who’s There?)" à la production distinctive de Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff sur "Don't You Want My Lovin'"—chaque piste déborde d’héritage musical.
- Héritage de Cameo Parkway : Les enregistrements des Orlons de 1961 à 1966 ont marqué un tournant sur le label Cameo Parkway, constituant un chapitre essentiel dans l’évolution de la soul américaine.
Track Listing
- I'll Be True
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Executive Producer: Bernie Lowe; Lead Vocals: Marlena Davis
- The Wah-Watusi
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Producer: Dave Appell & Kal Mann
- Don't Hang Up
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Producer: Dave Appell & Kal Mann
- The Conservative
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Written by McKervey/Segman
- South Street
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Producer: Dave Appell & Kal Mann
- Cement Mixer
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Written by Gaillard/Mills
- Not Me
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Written by Anderson/Guida
- Crossfire!
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Producer: Dave Appell & Kal Mann
- Don't Throw Your Love Away
- Arranged & produced by Billy Jackson and Jimmy Wisner
- Bon-Doo-Wah
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Producer: Dave Appell & Kal Mann
- Everything Nice
- Arranged by Rick Kellis; Written by Kellis/Richards
- Shimmy Shimmy
- Arranged by Jimmy Wisner; Written by Massey/Shubert
- Rules Of Love
- Arranged by Jimmy Wisner; Written by Mann/Appell
- Heartbreak Hotel
- Arranged by Jimmy Wisner; Written by Axton/Durden/Presley
- Knock! Knock! (Who's There?)
- Arranged by Charlie Calello; Produced by Bob Crewe
- Goin' Places
- Arranged by Charlie Calello; Produced by Bob Crewe
- Envy (In My Eyes)
- Arranged by Ugene Dozier; Produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
- Don't You Want My Lovin'
- Arranged by Dave Appell; Produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
- Spinning Top
- Produced & Arranged by Billy Jackson and Jimmy Wisner; Written by Bell/Jackson
- Mr. Twenty One
- Lead Vocals: Shirley Brickley; Written by Miles
Publishers & Credits
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ABKCO Music And Records, Inc. & ABKCO Records.
Manufactured by ABKCO Records and Cinram, this compilation honors decades of musical craftsmanship. Detailed production credits feature noted figures such as Dave Appell, Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe, and many others who played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of early 1960s R&B and soul.
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English:
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French:
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