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562:, "in 1952 he attempted to sue his manager for unpaid royalties, but succeeded only in getting himself blackballed from the music industry. He spent much of his life as a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman". In truth, he made a comeback in 1970, performing at the Monterey Jazz Festival; he continued touring for "the rest of the decade", including a tour of Europe in 1978.
358:", "Boogie at Midnight", "Miss Fanny Brown", and "Cadillac Baby", making him, along with Harris, one of the top R&B performers in those three years. One source suggests that Brown was the "best selling R&B artist from 1949-51". Another states that during 1948–51, "he had 15 records on the charts". A third source adds that Brown "chalked up a dozen top 10s".
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Brown returned to King
Records, but his popularity had diminished by 1959. He found sporadic work, performing wherever he was wanted, and he made some recordings through the 1960s. To supplement his income, he sold the rights to "Good Rockin' Tonight". "I was selling door to door," he reminisced,
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Like many R&B singers, Brown started singing gospel music in church. His mother was an accomplished singer and church organist. He moved to Los
Angeles in the 1940s and for a short time was a professional boxer in the welterweight division. In 1945 he won a singing contest at the
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After his popularity had peaked, Brown began to experience a lull in his career. Doo-wop and R&B groups were quickly gaining popularity as the standard sound of R&B in the early to mid-1950s. His declining fortune coincided with the resolution of a
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was sold to that label in 1956. According to the Paul McCartney
Project, "the song has also been credited with being the most successful record to that point to use the word 'rock' not as a euphemism for sex, but as a descriptive for the musical style.
286:, because of his appeal as "a Negro singer who sounds white." It was at the Palace Park that Brown started developing a blues repertoire, learning contemporary R&B tunes such as "Jelly Jelly" (recorded by
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Brown died of a heart attack on May 25, 1981, at
Pacoima Lutheran Memorial Hospital, near his home in the San Fernando Valley. The Reverend Johnny Otis conducted the funeral service.
237:. Some sources report his birth date as September 10, 1925, but the researchers Bob Eagle and Eric LeBlanc gave the date as September 10, 1920, on the basis of information in the
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After being rejected by the armed forces because of flat feet, Brown secured his first major job in a club in
Shreveport, Louisiana, singing mostly pop ballads, such as "
197:. Brown was one of the first popular R&B singers to perform songs with a gospel-steeped delivery, which was then considered taboo by many churches. In addition, his
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306:. When Harris appeared in town, Brown tried but failed to interest him in listening to "Good Rockin' Tonight". Brown then approached another blues singer,
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265:, where he sang in Joe Coleman's group, performing mostly songs from the Hit Parade, in a nightclub called the Club Granada. His repertoire included "
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in 1952, in which Brown prevailed, one of the few
African-American musicians to do so in the 1950s. This coincidence has led some, such as writer
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Brown continued to make his mark on the R&B charts, having 14 hits for De Luxe from mid-1948 to late 1951, including the million-selling, "
425:. The following year, June 1, 1952, he performed for the eighth Cavalcade of Jazz concert with His Mighty Men. Also featured that day were
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597:. "Butcher Pete, Pt. 1", "Butcher Pete, Pt. 2", "Good Rockin' Tonight", and "Mighty Mighty Man" are featured in the 2015 sequel,
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for help. Presley wrote him a check on a brown paper bag, but it was not enough to keep Brown out of prison for tax evasion.
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album of his old recordings brought about a minor revival of interest in his music. In 1978, he made a successful tour in
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records, and stated that 1925 is incorrect. Media reports state that he was either 55 or 56 at the time of his death.
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DeLuxe 3166, "All My Love
Belongs to You" / "Ebony Rhapsody" (B-side by Ethel Morris) (reissue), 1950
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Two of his songs, "Butcher Pete, Pt. 1" and "Mighty Mighty Man" are featured in the 2008 video game,
507:. As a result of the positive reception by the audience, he recorded "Love for Sale", which became a
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DeLuxe 3093, "Good Rockin' Tonight" / "Lolly Pop Mama" (reissue), 1950 (also issued as
Miltone 3093)
484:, he returned to the charts with the original version of "Let the Four Winds Blow", co-written with
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DeLuxe 3198, "Fore Day in the
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Jazz Greats Will Entertain Throngs" Article and Photo caption The California Eagle July 5, 1951.
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1659:"6th Annual Cavalcade Loaded With 'Name" Stars" Article Los Angeles Sentinel June 22, 1950.
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Mobile Fidelity Productions MFP-2, "in the Eyes of My People" / "You've Got a Friend", 1972
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ABC-Bluesway 61002, "New Orleans Women" / "Standing on Broadway (Watching the Girls)", 1967
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DeLuxe 1166, "All My Love Belongs to You" / "Ebony Rhapsody" (B-side by Ethel Morris), 1948
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said that Roy Brown had been one of the artists that inspired him in the early years.
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Good Rockin' Tonight: All His Greatest Hits + Selected Singles As & Bs 1947–1958
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DeLuxe 3107, "Roy Brown Boogie" / "Please Don't Go (Come Back Baby)" (reissue), 1950
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1788:"Rock and roll revolutionary Roy Brown broke paved the way for Presley, Plant"
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603:. There is a quest named after his song "Hard Luck Blues" in the video game
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style with a swing beat. It was released in 1948 and reached number 13 on the
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Home of the Blues 122, "Rock and Roll Jamboree" / "I Need a Friend", 1961
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1677:"More Big Names in Cavalcade" Article Los Angeles Sentinel May 21, 1953.
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Mercury 73166, "Love for Sale" / "It's My Fault Darling" (reissue), 1970
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DeLuxe 3302, "I Feel That Young Man's Rhythm" / "End of My Journey" 1949
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DeLuxe 1098, "Special Lesson No. 1" / "Woman's a Wonderful Thing", 1947
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Imperial 5469, "The Tick of the Clock" / "Slow Down Little Eva", 1957
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Imperial 5422, "Saturday Night (That's My Night)" / "Everybody", 1956
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DeLuxe 3128, "Mighty Mighty Man" / "Miss Fanny Brown" (reissue), 1950
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King 4637, "Old Age Boogie, Part 1" / "Old Age Boogie, Part 2", 1953
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King 4715, "Up Jumped the Devil" / "This Is My Last Goodbye", 1954
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DeLuxe 3301, "Butcher Pete, Part 1" / "Butcher Pete, Part 2", 1949
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DeLuxe 3300, "Boogie at Midnight" / "The Blues Got Me Again", 1949
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King 4761, "Fannie Brown Got Married" / "Queen of Diamonds", 1954
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King 4609. "Grandpa Stole My Baby" / "Money Can't Buy Love", 1953
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DeLuxe 3212, "Rockin' at Midnight" / "Judgement Day Blues", 1949
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King 5218, "Good Looking and Foxy Too" / "Hard Luck Blues, 1959
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R&B chart later in 1948. Presley also covered the song for
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Summit 1001, "She's Alright" / "Let the Four Winds Blow", 1963
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DeLuxe 1154, "Long About Midnight" / "Whose Hat Is That", 1948
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Tru-Love 449, "I'm Making Love" / "Rocks Is My Pillow", 1968
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King 5333, "Ain't Got No Blues Today" / "Adorable One", 1960
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King 4669, "Caldonia's Wedding Day" / "A Fool in Love", 1953
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King 4654, "Laughing but Crying" / "Crazy Crazy Women", 1953
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King 4704, "Bootleggin' Baby" / "Trouble at Midnight", 1954
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King 4627, "Mr. Hound Dog's in Town" / "Gamblin' Man", 1953
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DeLuxe 1128, "Mighty Mighty Man" / "Miss Fanny Brown", 1947
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DeLuxe 1093, "Good Rockin Tonight" / "Lolly Pop Mama", 1947
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Honkers and Shouters: The Golden Years of Rhythm and Blues
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King 4689, "Everything's Alright" / "Lonesome Lover", 1953
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King 4684, "Midnight Lover Man" / "Letter from Home", 1953
201:, pleading vocal style influenced notable artists such as
1836:"Little Richard: 'I Am the Architect of Rock & Roll'"
1357:. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. pp. 381, 492.
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DeLuxe 3308, "Long About Sundown" / "Cadillac Baby", 1950
354:" (1950, his biggest seller), "Love Don't Love Nobody", "
1635:"1940s musicians laid the cornerstone for rock 'n' roll"
1555:(2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p.
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Good Rockin' Brown: The King & DeLuxe Acetate Series
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DeLuxe 3319, "Bar Room Blues" / "Good Rockin' Man", 1951
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King 5521, "Mighty Mighty Man" / "Good Man Blues", 1962
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King 4816, "Shake 'Em Up Baby" / "Letter to Baby", 1955
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King 4743, "Worried Life Blues" / "Black Diamond", 1954
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King 4731, "Ain't It a Shame" / "Gal from Kokomo", 1954
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King 4722, "Don't Let It Rain" / "No Love at All", 1954
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Topflight 103, "Hard Times" / "Separation Blues", 19??
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Gold Star 636, "Deep Sea Diver" / "Bye Baby Bye", 1947
386:. Brown's other misfortunes included trouble with the
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King 4602, "Hurry Hurry Baby" / "Travelin' Man", 1953
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referring to his stint as an encyclopedia salesman.
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DeLuxe 3312, "Sweet Peach" / "Good Man Blues", 1951
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DeLuxe 3304, "Hard Luck Blues" / "New Rebecca" 1950
682:"Rainy Weather Blues" / "'Fore Day in the Morning"
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1048:Gert 11123, "Baby It's Love" / "Going Home" 1968
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1275:Rockin' at Midnight: The Very Best of Roy Brown
1051:Gert 400, "The Message" / "Great Casaboo", 1968
541:. Shortly before his death he performed at the
1418:"Very Best of Roy Brown: Rockin' at Midnight"
1291:, 2-CD set, recorded 1947–1960, released 2011
1009:King 5178, "La-Dee-Dah-Dee" / "Melinda", 1959
153:" has been covered by many artists including
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1975:Rhythm and blues musicians from New Orleans
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1289:Good Rockin' Man: The Definitive Collection
1266:Classics (Blues & Rhythm Series) 5090,
1259:Classics (Blues & Rhythm Series) 5036,
1252:Classics (Blues & Rhythm Series) 5021,
1240:Good Rockin' Tonight: The Best of Roy Brown
1039:Dra 321, "Goliath" / "Stop the Twist", 1962
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1945:20th-century African-American male singers
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1137:Hard Times: The Classic Blues of Roy Brown
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149:. His original song and hit recording "
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1268:The Chronological Roy Brown 1951–1953
1261:The Chronological Roy Brown 1950–1951
1254:The Chronological Roy Brown 1947–1949
401:in Los Angeles which was produced by
1834:Puterbaugh, Parke (April 19, 1990).
1731:The Guinness Who's Who of Soul Music
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1188:San Francisco Blues Festival, Vol. 1
2010:People from Allen Parish, Louisiana
1980:American rhythm and blues musicians
1760:"When was rock'n'roll really born?"
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1277:, recorded 1947–1959, released 2004
1242:, recorded 1947–1957, released 1994
1215:, recorded 1947–1959, released 1985
1208:, recorded 1947–1955, released 1985
1201:, recorded 1952–1959, released 1984
1169:, recorded 1947–1954, released 1978
1160:, recorded 1947–1959, released 1977
719:"Please Don't Go (Come Back Baby)"
13:
1950:20th-century American male singers
1815:"Roy Brown, a Pioneer Rock Singer"
1686:Fein, Arthur (1993). Liner notes.
1441:"Roy Brown, a Pioneer Rock Singer"
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1501:. University of Arkansas Press.
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1900:. Record Research. p. 53.
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405:on July 8. Also featured were
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1955:20th-century American singers
1915:Rocknrollshow.co.uk biography
1527:The-paulmccartney-project.com
1523:"Good Rockin' Tonight (song)"
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1112:Battle of the Blues, Volume 4
1105:Battle of the Blues, Volume 2
1355:Blues: A Regional Experience
1322:List of jump blues musicians
71:May 25, 1981 (aged 55 or 60)
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10:
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824:"Let the Four Winds Blow"
547:West Hollywood, California
531:following the releases of
419:Joe Liggins' Honeydrippers
261:. In 1946, Brown moved to
257:", originally recorded by
58:September 10, 1920 or 1925
1864:Top Pop Singles 1955–2002
1690:. Rhino Records R2 71545.
1547:Murrells, Joseph (1978).
1497:Encyclopedia of the Blues
1301:, 2-CD set, released 2018
1194:(one side for each), 1981
1087:Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party
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1118:and Wynonie Harris, 1959
388:Internal Revenue Service
229:Early life and education
74:San Fernando, California
1920:Rockabilly.nl biography
1860:Whitburn, Joel (2003).
1317:List of blues musicians
1135:ABC-Bluesway BLS-6056,
1130:The Blues Are All Brown
1128:ABC-Bluesway BLS-6019,
1123:Roy Brown Sings 24 Hits
668:"'Long About Midnight"
469:and his All Stars with
2005:Singers from Louisiana
1960:American blues singers
1468:, presumably by Brown.
1391:"Roy Brown: Biography"
1181:Cheapest Price in Town
1116:Eddie Cleanhead Vinson
505:Monterey Jazz Festival
495:In 1970, Brown closed
480:in 1957. Working with
251:Million Dollar Theater
40:Background information
1703:. Rocknrollshow.co.uk
1688:The Best of Roy Brown
1186:Solid Smoke SS-8009,
986:I'm Stickin' with You
730:"Boogie at Midnight"
523:In the late 1970s, a
429:and Her Sweethearts,
193:, and the rock group
145:and the direction of
1995:Jump blues musicians
1965:King Records artists
1641:. September 29, 2011
1590:. September 10, 2013
1190:, album shared with
1166:Good Rockin' Tonight
1114:, album shared with
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655:Good Rockin' Tonight
538:Good Rockin' Tonight
519:Later life and death
267:Good Rockin' Tonight
151:Good Rockin' Tonight
1985:ABC Records artists
1736:Guinness Publishing
1273:Collectables 2882,
1245:Capitol-EMI 31743,
1220:CD releases of note
1172:Friendship RB-701,
1158:Laughing but Crying
1094:Battle of the Blues
1080:LP releases of note
708:"Miss Fanny Brown"
695:Rockin' at Midnight
533:Laughing but Crying
356:Rockin' at Midnight
1794:. January 25, 2014
1734:(First ed.).
1446:The New York Times
1230:Mighty Mighty Man!
1213:Boogie at Midnight
606:Fallout: New Vegas
586:Blues Hall of Fame
584:inducted into the
344:recording contract
233:Brown was born in
1211:Charly CRB-1093,
1204:Route 66 KIX-26,
1197:Mr. R&B 104,
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795:"Bar Room Blues"
443:Jimmy Witherspoon
415:Jimmy Witherspoon
403:Leon Hefflin, Sr.
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1125:, 2-LP set, 1966
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