The Edsels - Golden Oldies: Edsels - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Collection from the late Mel Street, one of Country music's best hard-country vocalists.

There's a theme of moral confusion that runs through the whole record, says Jim James, frontman of My Morning Jacket, explaining the title of the band's new album, EVIL URGES. It's ambitious territory for the group's fifth full-length studio album, and it's matched by the most far-ranging, surprising and satisfying sound of their career.

Formed in 1958 in New York City, The Del Satins recorded their debut single, InchI'll Pray for YouInch in 1961 and shortly after joined forces with Dion DiMucci who wanted to replace his backing band, The Belmonts, with a rockier sound. The resulting single, “Runaround Sue” rose to the number one slot on the Billboard charts. Although they received no credit, they also sang on many of Dion’s later hits such as “The Wanderer” and “Ruby Baby.” After releasing a number of singles under their own name, they finally scored big with InchTeardrops Follow MeInch in 1962, cementing their stature in the doo-wop and early rock n’ roll community. Presented here is a comprehensive collection of early Del-Satins singles released between 1961 through the mid 1960’s. All selections have been newly remastered.