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Formed in late 1950 by classically trained Juilliard alumnus Billy Ward, The Dominoes operated as a disciplined musical academy that revolutionised American rhythm and blues. By blending the technical precision of a choir with the raw, emotional fire of the black church, Ward created a legendary vocal launching pad that forged future icons Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson into global superstars. Witness the definitive sonic evolution of rhythm and blues with this essential retrospective of Billy Ward and His Dominoes. Operating as the most rigorous, influential vocal powerhouse of the 1950s, this group pioneered the transition from the polite, refined vocal harmonies of the post-war era to the raw, sweat-soaked soul of the 1960s. From the historic, chart-topping proto-rock crossover phenomenon of "Sixty Minute Man" to the soaring vocal acrobatics of the title track "Rags To Riches," every cut radiates with strict, symphonic precision. A monumental addition to any serious American music collection, these sixteen tracks bridge genres and generations alike, delivering the foundational DNA of soul directly to your turntable.
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