Duke Of Earl CD

Gene Chandler • Duke Of Earl CD

Widely regarded as one of the defining records of the doo wop era, Duke Of Earl became one of the biggest records of 1962 and propelled Gene Chandler from lead singer of The Dukays to solo stardom. With its unforgettable vocal chant and timeless melody, it remains one of the greatest and most influential vocal group recordings of the rock 'n' roll era.

This outstanding collection traces Gene Chandler's remarkable rise during 1961 and 1962, bringing together his recordings with The Dukays alongside his earliest solo successes. As well as the multi-million-selling Duke Of Earl, the collection includes classics such as The Girl's A Devil, Nite Owl, Walk On With The Duke, Tear For Tear, You Threw A Lucky Punch and Rainbow. Bonus tracks include The Pearlettes' answer record Duchess Of Earl together with a selection of ultra-rare Dukays recordings featuring Charles Davis on lead vocals. Seven of the recordings make their CD debut.

Complete with an extensive booklet featuring fully detailed liner notes, Duke Of Earl is an essential collection celebrating one of the defining voices of the golden age of doo wop.