1 Just One More Time 2 Do Right Baby 3 I'm Hurting 4 Peg Leg Woman 5 Walking Down The Isle 6 If I Never Had Known You 7 I'm Tore Up 8 No Coming Back 9 Take Your Fine Frame Home 10 Sad As A Man Can Be 11 Dreaming Of You 12 Night Howler
Billy Gayles – The Raw Voice of Early Rock ’n’ Roll! Long before Ike Turner rose to global fame, he discovered a wealth of extraordinary vocal talents – and among the most powerful was Billy Gayles. With a voice deeply rooted in gospel and driven by unrestrained energy, Gayles stands as one of the most underrated figures of the early rock ’n’ roll era. This limited edution 10-inch vinyl LP delivers a concentrated selection of his most powerful recordings – raw, intense, and uncompromising. From his explosive 1954 debut Night Howler to the legendary 1956 sessions with Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm for Federal Records, this collection captures a sound far ahead of its time. Tracks like I’m Tore Up, Take Your Fine Frame Home, and Do Right Baby showcase Gayles’ remarkable ability to fuse emotional depth with musical precision. Driven by Ike Turner’s groundbreaking guitar work – featuring wild, then-revolutionary whammy bar techniques – these recordings radiate electrifying intensity. Additional rare tracks from the late 1950s and early 60s complete this portrait of a versatile and passionate artist. Strictly limited to just 500 copies worldwide, this release is aimed squarely at collectors, vinyl enthusiasts, and fans of authentic rhythm & blues and early rock ’n’ roll.
