Artist: Royals
Author: Johnny Otis
Label: Federal
Year: 1952
Lead vocal by Henry Booth, just before Hank Ballard would join them, subsequently transforming in The Midnighters. By then, 16-year old Hank was still part of author Johnny Otis' Rhythm & Blues Caravan. Re-issued after the Pips hit cover as Henry Booth & The Midnighters on DeLuxe.
Covers:
Pips [on Huntom, then Vee-Jay; n°1 R&B]
Gladys Knight & The Pips [quickly recut for Fury, both versions charted]
New Johnny Otis Show [author]
Not to be confused with Rod Stewart's hit.
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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)