{"product_id":"ruth-brown-rock-roll-mfsl-lp","title":"Ruth Brown - Rock \u0026 Roll - MFSL LP { Vinyl LP }","description":"\u003cheader data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumbered, Limited Edition 180g Mono Vinyl LP!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrictly Limited to 2,000 Numbered Copies!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePressed at RTI!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Dynamite Sound of \"Miss Rhythm\" and the Singer That Helped Build an Iconic Label: Ruth Brown's \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll\u003c\/em\u003e Bristles with Electrifying Emotion, Vocal Power, and R\u0026amp;B-Fueled Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReissued in Audiophile Quality in Partnership with Atlantic Records' 75th Anniversary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS to DSD 256 to Analog Console to Lathe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll,\u003c\/em\u003e indeed. Ruth Brown's sizzling full-length debut — also known by its eponymous title — symbolizes what was exciting, fresh, invigorating, and raw about the burgeoning style in its halcyon days. Originally released in 1957, and reissued here in audiophile quality for the first time in partnership with Atlantic Records' 75th anniversary, the set remains a testament to one of the most pioneering and talented vocalists to ever command a stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's renowned mastering system in California, pressed at RTI, housed in a Stoughton jacket, and strictly limited to 2,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's 180g mono LP of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll \u003c\/em\u003eplays with an immediacy, vibrancy, and fullness that showcase the reach, power, and emotionalism of Brown's voice. The sound of her support musicians — brassy horns, swinging rhythm combos, echoing backing vocalists, rollicking pianists, jaunty guitarists — is made clear and vivid, helping the upbeat fare to jump, juke, and jive with newfound energy and exuberance. In a related manner, Brown's slower, more understated material crackles with an intimacy and passion that let you know you're in the presence of a woman who has lived what she sings. The longtime Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member deserves nothing less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn an era dominated by big-throated vocalists, few — if any — came grander than Brown. The singer, whose repeat million-selling '50s success with Atlantic Records led many to call the then-indie label \"The House That Ruth Built,\" charted two dozen R\u0026amp;B hits in the span of a decade for the fledgling imprint. Rightly coined \"Miss Rhythm,\" the extroverted Brown put Atlantic on the national map, became the best-selling female musician of the '50s, and established a precedent that would ultimately lead to Grammy and Tony Awards. Her early works have lost none of their fire or flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAkin to many full-length LPs of its era, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll\u003c\/em\u003e doubles as a collection. Its 14 tracks comprise some of the more famous sides Brown recorded for Atlantic, beginning in 1949 with the all-time-great rendition of the ballad \"So Long,\" and continuing through 1956. After the song caught the public's ear, the Virginia native briefly became known for her smoldering style with lovelorn material and torch songs, approaching them (see \"Oh What a Dream,\" \"Old Man River\") with a combination of pained sadness and hardened resilience that had no contemporary equal. Encouraged to pursue the style by Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmt Ertegun, her R\u0026amp;B-driven material soon made her a constant chart presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDemonstrating what fellow legend Bonnie Raitt deemed \"sex with class and dignity,\" Brown merges blues and jazz, swing and gospel in electrifying fashion. She dares you not to move, dance, and get on your feet. A majority of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll \u003c\/em\u003eexplodes with uptempo runs and jaunty readings of hot-blooded R\u0026amp;B numbers. Sweaty and sultry, bawdy and bold, Brown eclipses the anthemic blare of the saxophones and joyful clatter of the 88s, singing with a slight catch in her voice and hurricane-gale force that threatens to blow the roof off whatever room her voice occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvidence abounds. Listen to her prod the band and encourage the band members to blow a fuse on a sizzling \"Hello Little Boy,\" complete with cries and wails; stretch her phrasing to the heavens on the swaying \"Wild Wild Young Men,\" laden with romp-and-stomp beats; plead and persuade on the snaking \"5-10-15 Hours,\" which flips the script on the age's notions of dominance; use her raspy tones, high notes, and breath control to mesmerizing effect on the smash \"Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean,\" recorded with a group led by Ray Charles; survey the scene and take charge on the steaming \"As Long as I'm Moving\"; and tap a classy albeit flirtatious vein on \"Lucky Lips,\" which dented the pop charts as her first crossover hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThroughout \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll, \u003c\/em\u003eBrown knows the lyrical connotations and spirited architecture of the songs inside-out. Her assertive voice — never harsh, strident, or false — is the epitome of the passionate desires and sonic strains that turned into nascent rock 'n' roll. Brown played a pivotal role in helping the style develop, the record a timeless reminder of a lasting legacy that will never be forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumbered, Limited Edition - 2,000 Copies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e180g Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered by Krieg Wunderlich at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab from 1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS to DSD 256 to Analog Console to Lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePressed at RTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStoughton Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide One:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLucky Lips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs Long as I'm Moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Wild Young Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDaddy Daddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMambo Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeardrops from My Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHello Little Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Two:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMama He Treats Your Daughter Mean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5-10-15 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's Love Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSentimental Journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld Man River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOh What a Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56666203062604,"sku":"821797154826","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/2913\/4412\/files\/mfsl1-548__14561.jpg?v=1770369377","url":"https:\/\/vinylpulses.com\/products\/ruth-brown-rock-roll-mfsl-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}