A great R&B/Soul label,
Okeh Records
didn't get the recognition it deserved in the 60's. Under the guidance of production kings like
Carl Davis
,
Okeh
released some excellent records, many of which made the charts. This CD contains obscure
tracks, featuring such artists as
the Triumphs
the Seven Souls
Johnny Robinson
the Opals
the Carstairs
Jimmy Church
the Little Foxes
, and
the Autographs
. The only real hits are
The Artistics
'
"This Heart Of Mine,"
and
Walter Jackson
's
"It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom."
Billy Butler & the Chanters
does
"My Heart Is Hurtin',"
the Vibrations
"Gonna Get Along Without You Now,"
both chart strangers.
The Carstairs
"He Who Picks A Rose,"
previously done by both
the Temptations
Edwin Starr
, is as scorching as the
Motown
originals. In addition, there's two pre
"Love Won't Let Me Wait"
sides from
Major Harris
, as well as, tracks by
Little Richard
Tommy Tate
. Twenty-three interesting tracks, with strong liner notes enhancing the unfamiliar music. ~ Andrew Hamilton