Album of the Day

Longtime members of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, The Clovers came together in Washington, D.C. shortly after WWII. By 1951 the band had landed a contract with Atlantic Records; their self-titled debut album followed five years later and, like the label's other early longplayers, strung together existing single sides. Though cut with several different group lineups, THE CLOVERS is consistently strong, and all but three of the 14 tracks were Top 10 R&B hits, including “Devil Or Angel,” “Hey, Miss Fannie,” “Ting-A-Ling” and “Love, Love, Love.” Whether on ballads or uptempo cuts, the smooth harmonizing, rambunctious rhythms and bluesy guitar playing of Bill Harris rarely miss, and anyone interested in the roots of 1950s rock should pick up THE CLOVERS.