Saturday Nite

Roy Brown (1925-1981) was a pioneering rhythm 'n' blues star who had a major impact on the development of rock 'n' roll. Ironically his own hit run dried up during that explosive era but that was more because of lack of promotion than anything lacking in the power of his recordings. This release explores those forgotten R&B classics that Syd Nathan begrudgingly released on his main King label between 1953 and 1955. None of them enjoyed a whiff of chart action, even though the likes of "Hurry Hurry Baby", "Fanny Brown Got Married" and "Black Diamond" were as good a black rock 'n' roll record as anything Joe Turner and Wynonie Harris recorded during the same period. The 29 track set is completed by the inclusion of the best of Roy's early sessions for Imperial including rock 'n' roll club classic "Saturday Night".