2011 compilation that collects the celebrated A-sides of singles issued by the London-American label in 1963. London-American was the prime UK outlet for U.S. hits in the 1950s and 1960s, introducing the British public to America's biggest stars. Nearly 20 of the 28 featured tracks made the US Hot 100. Features tracks from the Ronettes, the Righteous Brothers, Booker T & the MG's, Darlene Love, LaVern Baker, Del Shannon, James Brown and many others. Ace.
5 Prisoner of Love - James Brown and the Famous Flames
6 Give Us Your Blessing - Ray Peterson
7 What Does a Girl Do - Marcie Blane
8 Walk Right in - the Moments
9 Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - Bob B Soxx & Blue Jeans
10 The Cinnamon Cinder - the Pastel Six
11 The Click Song - Miriam Makeba
12 Baby I Do Love You - the Galens
13 In Dreams - Roy Orbison
14 Pyjama Party - Bruce Johnston Combo
15 Slop Time - the Sherrys
16 Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs
17 Let's Turkey Trot - Little Eva
18 Lonesome 7-7203 - Hawkshaw Hawkins
19 I'll Take You Home - the Drifters
20 Wonderful Summer - Robin Ward
21 The Nitty Gritty - Shirley Ellis
22 Be My Baby - the Ronettes
23 My Babe - the Righteous Brothers
24 Gravy Waltz - Steve Allen
25 Teenage Letter - Jerry Lee Lewis
26 Young Wings Can Fly (Higher Than You Know) - Ruby & the Romantics
27 Chinese Checkers - Booker T and the MGS
28 A Fine, Fine Boy - Darlene Love
2011 compilation that collects the celebrated A-sides of singles issued by the London-American label in 1963. London-American was the prime UK outlet for U.S. hits in the 1950s and 1960s, introducing the British public to America's biggest stars. Nearly 20 of the 28 featured tracks made the US Hot 100. Features tracks from the Ronettes, the Righteous Brothers, Booker T & the MG's, Darlene Love, LaVern Baker, Del Shannon, James Brown and many others. Ace.