Have Mercy Baby
"Have Mercy Baby" is a popular rhythm and blues song, written by Billy Ward and Rose Marks, recorded by The Dominoes in Cincinnati, produced by Ralph Bass, and released by Federal Records in 1952. It was Number One on the R&B Charts for ten non consecutive weeks. Influenced by the group's lead singer Clyde McPhatter, its importance lies in that it was the first popular R&B recording highlighting passionate black gospel music features.
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Have Mercy Baby
"Have Mercy Baby" is a popular rhythm and blues song, written by Billy Ward and Rose Marks, recorded by The Dominoes in Cincinnati, produced by Ralph Bass, and released by Federal Records in 1952. It was Number One on the R&B Charts for ten non consecutive weeks. Influenced by the group's lead singer Clyde McPhatter, its importance lies in that it was the first popular R&B recording highlighting passionate black gospel music features.
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"Deep Sea Blues"
"Just Won't Do Right (I Stay in the Chapel Every Night)"
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"Goin' Home" by Fats Domino
"Lawdy Miss Clawdy" by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra
Album
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
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"5-10-15 Hours" by Ruth Brown
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James Brown charting singles
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"That's What You're Doing to Me"
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January 28, 1952
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This single
"Have Mercy Baby"
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Billboard Best Selling Retail Rhythm & Blues Records number-one single
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1952-06-14
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