The Black Urban Roots of Rhythm and Blues
by
Stuart L. Goosman
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2013
In 1948, the Orioles, a Baltimore-based vocal group, recorded "It's Too Soon to Know." Combining the sound of Tin Pan Alley with gospel and blues sensibilities, the Orioles saw their first hit reach #13 on the pop charts, thus introducing the nation to vocal rhythm & blues and paving...