• REVIEW - The Dominoes: "Have Mercy Baby" - FEDERAL 12068; FEBRUARY 1952

    From Bruce@21:1/5 to All on Thu Feb 16 07:49:25 2023
    The Dominoes: "Have Mercy Baby" - FEDERAL 12068; FEBRUARY 1952


    https://www.spontaneouslunacy.net/the-dominoes-have-mercy-baby-federal-12068/


    YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9uE9yHx34


    SPONTANEOUS LUNACY VERDICT: 10/10

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to All on Thu Feb 16 07:57:50 2023
    Samp:

    For all intent and purposes Have Mercy Baby is the very definition of rock ‘n’ roll, past, present and future. The styles have changed from its first appearance on the scene in 1947 and will change countless times in the years to come, but what made
    the music so endlessly captivating throughout that evolution has been distilled to perfection here.

    It goes without saying that this is the best rock record of 1952 and it’s just as certain that it’s the best to be released in the genre’s first six years. While we still have seven and a half years to go before reaching the end of the decade it’
    s got the inside track for the title of the absolute best rock record of the Nineteen Fifties… and yeah, in case there was any doubt, it definitely is in the running for the greatest rock single ever released too.

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to DianeE on Thu Feb 16 11:42:55 2023
    On 2/16/2023 11:24 AM, DianeE wrote:
    On 2/16/2023 11:21 AM, DianeE wrote:
    On 2/16/2023 10:57 AM, Bruce wrote:
    Samp:

    For all intent and purposes Have Mercy Baby is the very definition of
    rock ‘n’ roll, past, present and future. The styles have changed from >>> its first appearance on the scene in 1947 and will change countless
    times in the years to come, but what made the music so endlessly
    captivating throughout that evolution has been distilled to
    perfection here.

    It goes without saying that this is the best rock record of 1952 and
    it’s just as certain that it’s the best to be released in the genre’s >>> first six years. While we still have seven and a half years to go
    before reaching the end of the decade it’s got the inside track for
    the title of the absolute best rock record of the Nineteen Fifties…
    and yeah, in case there was any doubt, it definitely is in the
    running for the greatest rock single ever released too.
    -----------
    Yeah, well, to me it's not even the best Drifters record.
    ---------
    I mean, Dominoes.  I mean, Clyde McPhatter-led groups.
    --------------
    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing
    To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal
    Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me.

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to Bruce on Thu Feb 16 11:21:18 2023
    On 2/16/2023 10:57 AM, Bruce wrote:
    Samp:

    For all intent and purposes Have Mercy Baby is the very definition of rock ‘n’ roll, past, present and future. The styles have changed from its first appearance on the scene in 1947 and will change countless times in the years to come, but what
    made the music so endlessly captivating throughout that evolution has been distilled to perfection here.

    It goes without saying that this is the best rock record of 1952 and it’s just as certain that it’s the best to be released in the genre’s first six years. While we still have seven and a half years to go before reaching the end of the decade itâ€
    ™s got the inside track for the title of the absolute best rock record of the Nineteen Fifties… and yeah, in case there was any doubt, it definitely is in the running for the greatest rock single ever released too.
    -----------
    Yeah, well, to me it's not even the best Drifters record.

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to DianeE on Thu Feb 16 11:24:04 2023
    On 2/16/2023 11:21 AM, DianeE wrote:
    On 2/16/2023 10:57 AM, Bruce wrote:
    Samp:

    For all intent and purposes Have Mercy Baby is the very definition of
    rock ‘n’ roll, past, present and future. The styles have changed from
    its first appearance on the scene in 1947 and will change countless
    times in the years to come, but what made the music so endlessly
    captivating throughout that evolution has been distilled to perfection
    here.

    It goes without saying that this is the best rock record of 1952 and
    it’s just as certain that it’s the best to be released in the genre’s >> first six years. While we still have seven and a half years to go
    before reaching the end of the decade it’s got the inside track for
    the title of the absolute best rock record of the Nineteen Fifties…
    and yeah, in case there was any doubt, it definitely is in the running
    for the greatest rock single ever released too.
    -----------
    Yeah, well, to me it's not even the best Drifters record.
    ---------
    I mean, Dominoes. I mean, Clyde McPhatter-led groups.

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to DianeE on Thu Feb 16 09:39:38 2023
    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:42:57 AM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:

    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing
    To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal
    Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me.

    No, I'm with Samp. The best Clyde record. although "Money Honey" is close. I have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best record of 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to Bruce on Thu Feb 16 13:50:03 2023
    On 2/16/2023 12:39 PM, Bruce wrote:
    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:42:57 AM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:

    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing
    To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal
    Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me.

    No, I'm with Samp. The best Clyde record. although "Money Honey" is
    close.
    ----------
    Money Honey is better, IMO.
    ----------

    I have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best
    record of 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M
    -------------
    LOL fantastic record but I'll bet it doesn't get a 10 from your buddy Samp.

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to Mark D. on Thu Feb 16 11:42:35 2023
    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:19:28 PM UTC-5, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:39:38 AM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:42:57 AM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:

    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing
    To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal
    Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me.

    No, I'm with Samp. The best Clyde record. although "Money Honey" is close. I
    have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best record of 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M
    I doubt many would agree with that one, good as it is. And I wish in a conversation like this, you didn't make us click a YouTube link.

    What's the problem with clicking a youtube link?

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  • From Mark D.@21:1/5 to Bruce on Thu Feb 16 19:19:23 2023
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:39:38 AM CST, "Bruce" <SavoyBG@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:42:57 AM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:

    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing
    To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal
    Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me.

    No, I'm with Samp. The best Clyde record. although "Money Honey" is close. I have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best record of 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M

    I doubt many would agree with that one, good as it is. And I wish in a conversation like this, you didn't make us click a YouTube link.

    --md

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to Mark D. on Thu Feb 16 15:59:41 2023
    On 2/16/2023 3:42 PM, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 1:42:35 PM CST, "Bruce" <SavoyBG@aol.com> wrote:


    What's the problem with clicking a youtube link?

    The problem is not knowing if you'll be interested or not. A link to a familiar song is just a convesation interrupter. A link to some piece
    of crap
    (as you post often enough) is just annoying. Blind links are what
    scammers use
    to lure in the suckers.
    ---------------
    Engrave that reply in marble and hit Bruce over the head with it!!!!!!!!!!

    A link to some piece of crap is not only just annoying...but also MAKES
    ME FEEL LIKE A SCHMUCK (or as Mark said, a sucker) FOR CLICKING ON IT.
    And I don't like feeling like a schmuck.

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  • From Mark D.@21:1/5 to Bruce on Thu Feb 16 20:42:18 2023
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 1:42:35 PM CST, "Bruce" <SavoyBG@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:19:28 PM UTC-5, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:39:38 AM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:42:57 AM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:

    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing >>>> To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal
    Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me.

    No, I'm with Samp. The best Clyde record. although "Money Honey" is close. I
    have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best record of >>> 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M
    I doubt many would agree with that one, good as it is. And I wish in a
    conversation like this, you didn't make us click a YouTube link.

    What's the problem with clicking a youtube link?

    The problem is not knowing if you'll be interested or not. A link to a
    familiar song is just a convesation interrupter. A link to some piece of crap (as you post often enough) is just annoying. Blind links are what scammers use to lure in the suckers.

    --md

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to Mark D. on Thu Feb 16 12:54:42 2023
    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:42:24 PM UTC-5, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 1:42:35 PM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:19:28 PM UTC-5, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:39:38 AM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:42:57 AM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:

    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing >>>> To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal >>>> Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me. >>>
    No, I'm with Samp. The best Clyde record. although "Money Honey" is close. I
    have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best record of >>> 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M
    I doubt many would agree with that one, good as it is. And I wish in a
    conversation like this, you didn't make us click a YouTube link.

    What's the problem with clicking a youtube link?
    The problem is not knowing if you'll be interested or not. A link to a familiar song is just a convesation interrupter. A link to some piece of crap (as you post often enough) is just annoying. Blind links are what scammers use
    to lure in the suckers.

    I suggest that you do what Diane does and refuse to click if you're that concerned about what it could lead to.

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  • From Roger Ford@21:1/5 to All on Thu Feb 16 20:47:59 2023
    On Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:49:25 -0800 (PST), Bruce <SavoyBG@aol.com>
    wrote:

    The Dominoes: "Have Mercy Baby" - FEDERAL 12068; FEBRUARY 1952


    https://www.spontaneouslunacy.net/the-dominoes-have-mercy-baby-federal-12068/


    YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9uE9yHx34


    Wow! This Dominoes did real well in both Battles it fought so a
    lengthy resume tonight..........

    First in the 1952 Singles Battle

    R1
    2 Bullmoose Jackson - Nosey Joe - King 4524
    21 The Dominoes - Have Mercy Baby - Federal 12068

    R2
    19 The Dominoes - Have Mercy Baby - Federal 12068
    5 Ella Mae Morse - The Blacksmith Blues - Capitol 1922

    R3
    3 The Five Royales - Take All Of Me - Apollo 443
    22 The Dominoes - Have Mercy Baby - Federal 12068

    R4
    20 The Dominoes - Have Mercy Baby - Federal 12068
    8 Tex Ritter - High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) - Capitol 2120

    R5
    12 Hank Williams - Honky Tonk Blues - MGM 11160
    16 The Dominoes - Have Mercy Baby - Federal 12068

    QUARTER FINALS
    7 Hank Williams - You Win Again - MGM 11318
    20 The Dominoes - Have Mercy Baby - Federal 12068

    SEMI FINAL
    13 The Dominoes - Have Mercy Baby - Federal 12068
    18 Hank Williams - Jambalaya - MGM 11283

    And in the later Vocal Groups Battle

    R1
    0 The Robins -- You're Fine But Not My Kind -- Savoy 762 -- 1950
    19 The Dominoes -- Have Mercy Baby -- Federal 12068 -- 1952

    R2
    11 The Dominoes -- Have Mercy Baby -- Federal 12068 -- 1952
    8 Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters -- Cry Baby -- United Artists 629 -- 1963

    R3
    11 The Dominoes -- Have Mercy Baby -- Federal 12068 -- 1952
    11 The Drifters -- This Magic Moment -- Atlantic 2050 -- 1960

    Draw #2........

    ROUND 1 ROUND 2

    DOMINOES 19 11 = 30
    DRIFTERS 15 12 = 27

    WINNER : DOMINOES

    R5
    12 The Dominoes -- Have Mercy Baby -- Federal 12068 -- 1952
    8 The Hollywood Flames -- Buzz,Buzz,Buzz -- Ebb 119 -- 1957

    R6
    11 The Dominoes -- Have Mercy Baby -- Federal 12068 -- 1952
    11 The Penguins -- Earth Angel -- Dootone 348 -- 1954

    Okay here's that draw......

    Here's how their previous votes stacked up :-

    Round 1 2 3 4

    DOMINOES 19 11 11 12 = 53
    PENGUINS 14 17 17 14 = 62

    WINNER : PENGUINS

    SPONTANEOUS LUNACY VERDICT: 10/10

    What else could it possibly be for one of the very,VERY best records
    of the year?

    Here's how it rates on my 1952 favorites list

    1. Lawdy Miss Clawdy Lloyd Price
    2. Have Mercy Baby Dominoes
    3. One Mint Julep Clovers
    4. Jambalaya Hank Williams
    5. Goin' Home Fats Domino
    6. I Believe Elmore James
    7. Hey Miss Fannie Clovers
    8. Lillie Mae Smiley Lewis
    9. Gumbo Blues Smiley Lewis
    10. Ting A Ling Clovers




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  • From Bill B@21:1/5 to DianeE on Thu Feb 16 13:12:38 2023
    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:59:43 PM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:
    On 2/16/2023 3:42 PM, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 1:42:35 PM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@> wrote:


    What's the problem with clicking a youtube link?

    The problem is not knowing if you'll be interested or not. A link to a familiar song is just a conversation interrupter. A link to some piece
    of crap
    (as you post often enough) is just annoying. Blind links are what
    scammers use
    to lure in the suckers.
    ---------------
    Engrave that reply in marble and hit Bruce over the head with it!!!!!!!!!!

    A link to some piece of crap is not only just annoying...but also MAKES
    ME FEEL LIKE A SCHMUCK (or as Mark said, a sucker) FOR CLICKING ON IT.
    And I don't like feeling like a schmuck.

    I agree with the dissenters here and would like to turn Bruce's question around:
    What's the problem with identifying or describing the record when providing a link?

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to Bill B on Thu Feb 16 13:40:50 2023
    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 4:12:39 PM UTC-5, Bill B wrote:
    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:59:43 PM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:
    On 2/16/2023 3:42 PM, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 1:42:35 PM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@> wrote:


    What's the problem with clicking a youtube link?

    The problem is not knowing if you'll be interested or not. A link to a familiar song is just a conversation interrupter. A link to some piece
    of crap
    (as you post often enough) is just annoying. Blind links are what
    scammers use
    to lure in the suckers.
    ---------------
    Engrave that reply in marble and hit Bruce over the head with it!!!!!!!!!!

    A link to some piece of crap is not only just annoying...but also MAKES
    ME FEEL LIKE A SCHMUCK (or as Mark said, a sucker) FOR CLICKING ON IT.
    And I don't like feeling like a schmuck.
    I agree with the dissenters here and would like to turn Bruce's question around:
    What's the problem with identifying or describing the record when providing a link?

    I want it to be a surprise. Anybody who doesn't like surprises is of course free not to click on the link.

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  • From Mark D.@21:1/5 to Bruce on Thu Feb 16 21:41:11 2023
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 2:54:42 PM CST, "Bruce" <SavoyBG@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:42:24 PM UTC-5, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 1:42:35 PM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:19:28 PM UTC-5, Mark D. wrote:
    On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:39:38 AM CST, "Bruce" <Sav...@aol.com> wrote:

    On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:42:57 AM UTC-5, DianeE wrote:

    I like all of these better: I'd Be Satisfied, That's What You're Doing >>>>>> To Me, Harbor Lights, I Am With You. Also Sixty Minute Man and Pedal >>>>>> Pushing Papa (not led by Clyde).
    It's not that I don't like Have Mercy Baby, but it's not a 10 for me. >>>>>
    No, I'm with Samp. The best Clyde record. although "Money Honey" is close. I
    have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best record of >>>>> 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M
    I doubt many would agree with that one, good as it is. And I wish in a >>>> conversation like this, you didn't make us click a YouTube link.

    What's the problem with clicking a youtube link?
    The problem is not knowing if you'll be interested or not. A link to a
    familiar song is just a convesation interrupter. A link to some piece of crap
    (as you post often enough) is just annoying. Blind links are what scammers use
    to lure in the suckers.

    I suggest that you do what Diane does and refuse to click if you're that concerned about what it could lead to.

    I don't think you're a scammer, if that's what you mean. I just think blind links are annoying.

    --md

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  • From RWC@21:1/5 to DianeE on Thu Feb 16 16:34:14 2023
    On Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:50:03 -0500, DianeE <DianeE@NoSpam.net> wrote:

    On 2/16/2023 12:39 PM, Bruce wrote:

    I have it as the 13th best record of the 50s, but NOT as the best
    record of 1952. That would be this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJ4pjHjY5M
    -------------
    LOL fantastic record but I'll bet it doesn't get a 10 from your buddy Samp.

    solid, but not even approaching fantastic

    here are some more inspiring/moving records that were released or
    were hits in 1952:

    Trying - Ella Fitzgerald
    Indian Love Call - Slim Whitman
    Five Long Years - Eddie Boyd
    Kiss Of Fire - Georgia Gibbs
    Only You - Herb Kenny and The Comets
    Delicado - Percy Faith AHO
    Aged And Mellow - Little Esther
    High Noon - Frankie Laine
    Juke - Little Walter
    Rock The Joint - Bill Haley
    Pedal Pushin' Papa - Dominoes (lead David McNeil)
    Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - Perry Como (Nov 1952)
    Last Of The Good Rockin' Men - The Four Jacks
    Midnight - Red Foley
    Just How Long - The Mel-O-Dots
    Flyin' Saucer Boogie - Eddie Cletro...
    I Know I Love You So - The Royals [b-side]
    Petite Fleur - Sidney Bechet
    Roll, Roll, Pretty Baby - The Swallows

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