Play It Again Vol. 2 - R&B Answers, Copycats & Follow-Ups

Back in the rockin' '50s, invariably chart-busting R&B records would inspire a slew of covers, follow-ups and some damn fine copy-cat wannabes. Our second dip into the world of answers, copycats and follow-up songs presents us with Big John Green's sequel to Chuck Berry's first #1 smash of August 1955, "Maybelline," continuing the "chase" with "Come Back Maybelline". Louis Jordan's 1947 #2 chart topper, "Open The Door, Richard" is picked up by The Four Aces of Berkeley with "Richard Ain't Gonna Open That Door" from the same year. Little Eva's 1962 #1, "Loco-motion", is given an impressive match by Peggy Gaines, and Ray Charles' 1956 opus, "Lonely Avenue" is offered a sparkling rebirth six years on by Pearl Woods. Johnny Otis, Mary Wells, The Bobbettes and Freddy King make stellar appearances plus 22 other worthy platters that will restoke your fondness for golden songs from R&B's heyday.

There's something for everyone on this 30-song collection. The Bop never stops.

1 Hand Jive One More Time - Johnny Otis 2 Lover Boy - The Gailtones 3 Come Back Maybelline - Big John Greer 4 My Memories Of You - Yolanda & The Naturals 5 Richard Ain't Gonna Open That Door - The Four Aces 6 It's Me Knocking - Jeanie & Her Boy Friends 7 Looking Back - Jewel Brown 8 Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Dave Burgess 9 Heaven & Paradise - Judy Brown & The Meadowlarks 10 Shop Around - Mary Wells 11 Riot In Cell Block Number Nine - Vicki Young 12 I'm Gonna Leave You On The Outskirts Of Town - Louis Jordan & Tympany Five 13 Hey Baby, Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong - Camille La Vah & The Creations 14 When It Hits You - Prof. Harold Boggs & The Boggs Sgrs. 15 Dance With Me Georgie - The Bobbettes 16 Miss K.c.'s Fine - Little Willie Littlefield 17 Hearts Can Be Broken - The Jewels 18 Loco-motion - Peggy Gaines 19 Bad Boy - The Gleams 20 Sneaking Around - The Lapels 21 See See Baby - Freddy King 22 For Your Precious Love - The Hi-lites 23 Lonely Avenue - Pearl Woods & Group 24 How Long (How Long Blues) - Johnny Fuller 25 Have Mercy Baby - The Bobbettes 26 Girl Of My Dreams - The Innocents 27 Every Night About This Time - The Upsetters 28 Dancin' Dan - The Cadets 29 The Return Of Stagolee - Titus Turner 30 Jivin' Around - Ernie Andrews