In four years of active existence, Ric and Ron chronicled the changes in Crescent City R&B as it evolved into soul. Label boss Joe Ruffino’s roster was populated by top tier talent, including several artists who are now regarded as legends. He employed only the best A&R men and musicians, and recorded at Cosimo Matassa’s revered studio for the authentic local sound. It’s somewhat surprising the labels produced so few national hits, but Ric and Ron records were often much bigger sellers in the southern states than many which did chart nationally.“Ain’t It The Truth! The Ric & Ron Story Volume 2” takes up from where the first volume left off at the end of 1960, and follows through to early 1963, shortly after Ruffino’s death. All the labels’ biggest artists of the period are featured, including Tommy Ridgley, Eddie Bo and Johnny Adams, along with a selection of rare demos that make their CD debuts. Some of the greatest New Orleans jukebox hits of the period are featured, including Johnny Adams’ ‘A Losing Battle’, Tommy Ridgley’s ‘Should I Ever Love Again’ and Eddie Bo’s ‘Check Mr Popeye’, along with titles by Warren Lee and Jimmy “Skip” Easterling, future mainstays of the area’s soul scene. Almost all tracks are mastered from fresh transfers of the original Ric and Ron tapes. You will never have heard them sounding as good as they do here.
AMM
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22 comments:
Just to complete the superb volume 1.
Thanks
Yves
Thanks for more great N.O. sounds from Ace.
Great selection from early sisxties tunes !
Great comp, thanks for the review
Loving these review of these comps.
Another great review . . .
You know, if someone told me New Orleans was really populated by aliens from space, I'd believe him. The riches of this city's music are just too out there to be man-made. 😎
Thanks, AMM!
looking good, more please AMM.
Thanks for the vol 2 review as well MM.
cheers,ELtel
The Sounds of New Orleans are always welcome. Thanks AMM!
Thanks AMM. Can't have just one - need both volumes to complete the story.
Thank you very much AMM
Some old gold oldies but goodies, the Ric Ron label is an interesting label. Forgot to thank you for the information about this label. Thank you AMM
Another keeper thanks for sharing
Thanks for another fantastic gem AMM
Thanks for another fantastic gem AMM
thanks for this too also many thanks for the booklet its very important to me!
As always, a great compilation! Thanks for review, P.
This looks as good as vol 1 thanks for sharing these Reb
Thanks for the review AMM
Thanks for volume 2 AMM!!
Vol Two just carries on where vol one left off it just don't stop this thing called soul top AMM
Cheers Pedro
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