Greatest Hits

by The Turbans

Overview

Philadelphia's Turbans were far more than a novelty act, in spite of the goofy turbans they all wore on-stage, and were instrumental in introducing strong Latin rhythms into mid-'50s doo wop, mostly through the mambo-styled hit "When You Dance" (written by the group's bass voice, Andrew Jones) from 1955. Fronted by Al Banks' soaring falsetto vocals, the Turbans released a half dozen or so strong singles on Al Silver's New York-based Herald Records, all of which are included here along with their B-sides. "When You Dance" was probably the high-water mark, but the Turbans' second single, "Sister Sookey," is almost as good, as is the impressive ballad "I'm Nobody's." All you really need is here. ~ Steve Leggett

Product Details

Release Date:	04/28/1994
Label:	Collectables
UPC:	0090431501924
Rank:	154883

Tracks

1. When You Dance
2. The Wadda-Do
3. Congradulations
4. All She Wants to Do Is Dance
5. Bye and Bye
6. B.I.N.G.O.
7. Three Friends
8. I'm Nobody's
9. Sister Sookey
10. I Won't Be Your Fool Anymore
11. All of My Love
12. It Was a Night Like This
13. I'll Always Watch over You
14. Bad Man
15. Valley of Love
16. Bye and Bye
17. Let Me Show You Around My Heart
18. Diamonds and Pearls

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Turbans   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones   Composer
Fats Domino   Composer
Eddie Beal   Composer
Dave Bartholomew   Composer
Haven Gillespie   Composer
Donald Jones   Composer
Charles Albert Tindley   Composer
Ernie Banks   Composer
Leroy Kirkland   Composer
William Powers   Composer
Mark Marymont   Liner Notes
Traditional   Composer
Andrew Jones   Composer