ROOTS ROCK: The Billy Dawn Quartet- Original, Debut Release from 1953 on Decatur

ROOTS ROCK: The Billy Dawn Quartet- Original, Debut Release from 1953 on Decatur

Description

Here is a bit of biographical information about this Original Debut Release from the Billy Dawn Quartet :

One of many groups who started their careers harmonizing in the Crown Heights district of Brooklyn, New York, USA, this ill-fated doo-wop/R&B concern was initiated by Billy Dawn Smith (lead), his brother Tommy Smith (baritone), plus Donnie Myles (tenor) and Sonny Benton (bass). Future producer Al Browne also added piano and occasional baritone. ‘This Is The Real Thing Now’ was their debut release for the small Decatur Records label in 1953. It didn't sell well (which explains why copies today are hard to find), and as a result the quartet moved to Duke Records. Their single for the label, ‘Why Can’t I Have You’, was released in the summer of 1952, but saw the band credited as the Mighty Dukes instead of the Billy Dawn Quartette. They then became the Four Dukes for their next single, a sprightly version of ‘Crying In The Chapel’ released in September 1953. Despite competition from a version by the Orioles, it achieved significant local sales. It was much to the group’s surprise then, that Duke Records did not renew their option. A fourth single and a fourth name eventually arrived when they found a sympathetic ear at Herald Records. ‘Eternal Love’ was credited to the Heralds, and released in September 1954. Meanwhile, Billy Dawn Smith had secured himself an A&R position at this, the group’s third label, through which he was able to find work backing several Ember and Herald Records artists in the studio. Eventually he saw his future as more in writing than in performance, and the Heralds broke up in 1956 without recording again (though in the interim they had enjoyed a regular slot on the Spotlight On Harlem television show). Billy Dawn found success with compositions for the Crests, Five Satins and Passions, as well as being a co-founder of Hull Records. Myles went on to work with the Victorians.


The Billy Dawn Quartet ?– This Is The Real Thing Now / Crying For My Baby

THE SHELLAC :  VG+ : Some playtime is evident, with some scuffs and light marks along the shellac surface. Bright, undamaged, Red and Silver Decatur labels, and minimal spindlewear. Light background noise occurs.

There are no deep marks, the audio playback is strong, and all tracks play through with no skipping or sticking.


We have placed the shellac record into a protective plastic inner sleeve and, as always, it  will be carefully packed with extra padding for its journey to you.



Tracklist :
 

Dead Wax Run Out Matrix Identifiers (Actual) :  

Side 1 :                3000-2    13B    ?

Side 2 :              3000-1    13B    ?



       





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RECORD GRADING DESCRIPTION:

THIS RECORD IS SIGHT-GRADED ONLY UNDER A BRIGHT LIGHT, ACCORDING TO THESE DEFINITIONS:

SEALED: RECORD IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC & UNOPENED.

NM-: RECORD HAS LITTLE OR NO INDICATION THAT IT HAS BEEN PLAYED.

EX: MINIMAL SIGNS OF USE (LIGHT SCRATCHING/PAPER SCUFFS), BUT IN ALL A RECORD THAT HAS BEEN WELL-CARED FOR.

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