The early albums and singles released from 1963 to 1967 were originally released on decca records in the uk, and on london records in the us, often in a variety of different forms. The chess label part ii 19531955 clemson university. The rolling stones raised the international regard for the primitive blues typified by chess records artists such as muddy waters, who wrote the song rollin stone after which the band is named. Chess records tshirt where can i find other chess records designs. Get this torrent stream torrent description the best of chess original artist recordings of songs in the film cadillac records this compilation issued by universal is a welldesigned and deserving cashin of the film and soundtrack to cadillac records, a hollywood adaptation of the chess records label and story, its artists, and founder leonard chess.
This category has been created following the local category scheme for commons maintenance. Binaural sound has been around for a long time, but until now it was just for headphones and could not be enjoyed on speakers. Usa 803 uk 209 netherlands 102 australia 89 canada 69 france 67 new zealand 26 germany 22 sweden 11 japan 10 turkey 10 italy 5 spain 3. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Chess tried two couplings from floyds session on july 15, 1951. Update required to play the media you will need to either update your browser. Grt corporation, which consolidated both the chess and cadet labels into a single labeling number sequence. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential chicagobased recordcompany executive leonard chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for chess records.
Way back in 1982 a callow northern youth would visit ted carrolls rock on record stall on golborne road in west london. Chess ultra is a casual game and published by ripstone released on 21 june, 2017 and designed for microsoft windows. It has become synonymous with american rhythm and blues. They released records by every major blues artist in chicago, including john lee hooker, howlin wolf, muddy waters, elmore james, bo diddley, chuck berry, little walter and many others. The middle earth label released only four albums and about a dozen singles before it closed in. Coming from the staid uk, the stones were stunned by the. In 1953, the chess brothers continued to make their sessions at universal recording in chicago. They released records by every major blues artist in chicago, including. Universal music group distribution usa, 1996present part of label group. But after moving from 750 east 49th street to 4750 south cottage grove the move was announced in cash box for may 1, 1954, chess and checker records move to larger quarters, leonard and phil chess opened a small studio in the back of their new offices.
Drops, as well brand new songs and forthcoming singles the heat and lucky i got what i want. Nov 24, 2008 when muddy waters hollered, well, i wish i was a catfish, in a chicago studio in 1950, it would prove a pivotal moment. Over time it expanded into soul music, gospel music, early rock and roll, and occasional jazz and comedy recordings, released on the chess label and on its subsidiary labels checker, argocadet and cadet concept. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Chess records home of the electric blues was started by brothers leonard and phil chess in the late forties. I also have no particular insight as to how to acquire them. Im in love with you and i hope you are in love with me. The rolling stones discography 19642009 mp3 320 kbps tnt. Most albums contained two singles, an a side and a b side. Hutto dim lights things are so slow eddie boyd five long.
Download the rolling stones discography 19642009 mp3. He was influential in the development of electric blues, chicago blues, and rock and roll. It contains 16 cuts, all of which are the original versions of songs rerecorded for the film by contemporary. Mca entertainment music group 198596, universal music group 1996present sublabel of. Photos courtesy of chess records archives chess records essential playlist on spotify. This compilation issued by universal is a welldesigned and deserving cashin of the film and soundtrack to cadillac records, a hollywood adaptation of the chess records label and story, its artists, and founder leonard chess. Whites fine history of aristocrat records, which is available on the web by clicking on the link. The music discographies on this site are works in progress. With the information you have found here, search ebay, or post a question to 78c. Chess records a brief history is a udiscover music original. Stewart worked with the stewart gospel singers, the marquees, the rainbows, and the cairos.
Check out the chess 50th anniversary collection series on amazon music. Chess records was founded in 1950 by brothers leonard and phil chess, polish born immigrants. Topics about chess records albums in general should be placed in relevant topic categories. Lucky i got what i want due out via b3sci records digitally and. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Etta james biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Chess ultra is an greatest strategy game of all time with a modern twist offering ultimate chess experience with stunning. The rolling stones discography 19642009 mp3 320 kbps. Many tracks were first time on cd in 1999 and exclusive.
Chess records was an american record label based in chicago, illinois. What followed was a torrent of recordings by chess records by many of the leading. Get the best deals on chess music cds when you shop the largest online selection at. Little walter jacobs discography latest date of editing. I started on album discographies because of my interest in stereo which was mostly on albums, of course, and because there just werent any good album. Chess crl 4003 uk 1964 chessmca chchd9220 us 1990 argocadetchess the blues series discography. Tell mama chess etta james etta james burnin down the house. When the rolling stones visited 2120 south michigan avenue in.
It was common practice in the music industry prior to 1967 for british releases to be reconfigured for the american market. Each book carried 5cds 15 in total offering up 340 tracks dating from 1947 to 1975 across audio discs disc 14 and 15 being an interview disc and a cdrom with discography info etc. Muddy waters who according to legend helped the band unpack when they. Oct 19, 2016 phil chess, cofounder of the iconic chicago blues and rock n roll label chess records, died wednesday in tucson, ariz. Download the rolling stones discography 19642009 mp3 320 kbps tnt vi torrent or any other torrent from category.
Chess 1475a so numbered because 1475 was already taken originally consisted of the mishapladen harmonica hunt number swamp root and the blues goin away walkin. Heavy heads voyage 2 willie mabon i dont know chuck berry wee wee hours muddy waters. Leonard and phil chess, immigrants from poland, began recording acts performing at their club macambo at 3905 cottage. In october 1969, leonard chess died, stilling the heart and soul of chess records. Chess was one of the premier blues labels of the 1950s and. Chess records was an american record company, founded in 1950 in chicago and. Pages in category chess records compilation albums the following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. The chess story 19471975 1999 14cd box set cd1 19471950 01. It should only contain pages that are chess records albums or lists of chess records albums, as well as subcategories containing those things. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
Not all of berrys uk singles were released in the same year as the initial us release, and not all of his uk singles featured the same aside and bside configurations as in the us. Sam won singing contests as a child and in his early twenties began recording for sss international records. The following singles were released by chicagobased record label chess records. The 10 best chess records albums to own on vinyl vinyl. The ultimate goal is to make the discographies here at heavy harmonies as complete as possible. Phil and his brother, leonard chess, emigrated to the u. Marion walter jacobs may 1, 1930 february 15, 1968, known as little walter, was an american blues musician, singer, and songwriter, whose revolutionary approach to the harmonica and impact on succeeding generations has earned him comparisons to such seminal artists as django reinhardt, charlie parker and jimi hendrix. Jones he was bitten by the music bug early and after finishing high school moved to chicago where he worked as a session musician, usually. Chess was a 1986 musical notable for being the first major project undertaken by abbas benny andersson and bjorn ulvaeus in collaboration with lyricist tim rice however, around 18 months before the debut of the musical in londons west end came chess the concept album which was highly successful, yielding two major hit singles with the uk number one i know him so well a duet.
Computer chess 1 hours and 32 minutes movie 20 set over the course of a weekend tournament for chess software programmers thirtysome years ago, computer chess transports viewers to a nostalgic moment when the contest between technology and the human spirit seemed a little more up for grabs. Californian blues belter whose exquisite recordings have wafted into jazz and soul from the 1950s into the 21st century. Never officially issued on cd in the uk, this esoteric recordings edition has been newly remastered from the original mca records master tapes and the booklet restores the original album artwork and features an essay by malcolm dome with an exclusive interview. I only own a small proportion of the phonograph records listed, and those i own are not for sale. Play online with friends, challenge the computer, join a club, solve puzzles, analyze your games, and learn from hundreds of video lessons. It contains 16 cuts, all of which are the original versions of songs rerecorded for the film by contemporary artists. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. It should only contain localised chess records language pages code. The best of chess original artist recordings of songs in the film cadillac records this compilation issued by universal is a welldesigned and deserving cashin of the film and soundtrack to cadillac records, a hollywood adaptation of the chess records label and story, its artists, and founder leonard chess. Chess records was an american record label from chicago, illinois. Chess records chicago 2020 all you need to know before. Chess album discography, part 1 lp1425 to lps1553 and chv400 vintage series by david edwards, mike callahan, and randy watts last update. The online discographical project created by steven abrams who contributed the majority of information found herein and tyrone settlemier, with contributions from many other collectors such as. Chess records was an american record company, founded in 1950 in chicago and specializing in blues and rhythm and blues.
Ten essential chess records albums american blues scene. Founded in 1950, chess records captured a vibrant new style of american music with roots in the american south that influenced and inspired rock and roll pioneers from chuck berry to the rolling stones. The chess brothers werent alone in their pursuit, and not all of the labels releases became classics, but the strength of their catalogue remains unparalleled. If you notice that a particular chess cd release or compilation is missing from the list above, please submit that cd using the cd submission page. Chess records simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Leonard and phil chess two enterprising immigrant brothers from poland bought into fledgling aristocrat records, a label that had been formed a short time before by evelyn aron and her husband. April 3, 2009 the original chess lp series started with lp1425 and included albums on both the chess and the checker labels. All blame for any html errors not to mention the look of this site belongs to tyrone. In addition to chess records designs, you can explore the marketplace for chess, chess piece, and chess uk designs sold by independent artists.
It was founded by the brothers leonard and phil chess. In its early years, chess records, like many labels at the time, was known for putting out 7inch records containing two singles, an a side and a b side. He can be mentioned in the same breath as other top soul songwriters as lamont dozier,phillip mitchell, george jackson and bunny sigler. The chess 50th anniversary collection series on amazon music. Vinyl reissues from chess records legendary roster, including chuck berry, howlin wolf, muddy waters, and more.
Chess didnt issue an lp until 1956, six years after the labels formation, but when they finally decided. Over time it expanded into soul music, gospel music, early rock and roll, and occasional jazz and comedy recordings, released on the chess label and on its subsidiary labels check. This interest in a music that was not particularly cherished in london at that time led to ted asking this son of market harborough to stick. Grt consolidated chesscadet album discography 19711975 in 1971 chess records was purchased by general recorded tape, a. The 50 best chess records singles of all time udiscover. Codex torrent free download cracked chess ultra is an sports video game description.
Cadillac records is a 2008 american biographical drama film written and directed by darnell martin. We recommend booking chess records tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Live at the rising sun celebrity jazz club collectors edition 2020. This is the discography of rock and roll musician chuck berry. The chess label part i 19501952 clemson university. In its early years, chess records, like most labels at the time, was known for putting out these types of 7inch records. Chess 6 promo 1ad black or blue label 14251496 1956. The chess brothers were talking up swamp root as a hillbilly side in july cash box, july 28, 1951, p. The michael ruppli discography of chess records was the source of information about unissued records and a few track lineups.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Waters was born mckinley morganfield, and historians argue about some details of his early life. The chess story 19471975 certainly looked the part. From blues and jazz to rocknroll and soul, here are the 50 best chess records singles to discuss and debate, but mainly to hear and consider. Leonard chess march 12, 1917 october 16, 1969 was an american record company executive and the cofounder of chess records. He used to buy the 60s soul singles that the old vinyl merchant had plundered from warehouses and old shop stock on his travels. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
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