The Best of Brook Benton

~ Release by Brook Benton (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1You’re for Me
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-11-14)
conductor:
Billy Mure (on 1957-11-14)
arranger:
Billy Mure
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-11-14)
2:09
2Only Your Love
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-11-14)
conductor:
Billy Mure (on 1957-11-14)
arranger:
Billy Mure
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-11-14)
2:36
3A Million Miles From Nowhere
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-11-14)
conductor:
Billy Mure (on 1957-11-14)
arranger:
Billy Mure
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-11-14)
recording of:
A Million Miles From Nowhere
lyricist and composer:
Daryl Petty (US Country singer)
2:40
4Devoted
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-11-14)
conductor:
Billy Mure (on 1957-11-14)
arranger:
Billy Mure
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-11-14)
2:26
5Your Love Alone
vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-06-06)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-06-06)
2:15
6Endlessly
producer:
Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1958)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (in 1958)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1958)
recording of:
Endlessly (in 1958)
writer:
Brook Benton and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd., Leosong Copyright Service Ltd., The Clyde Otis Music Group, Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. and Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
2:22
7Kiddio
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1960-03)
conductor:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer) (in 1960-03)
arranger:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1960-03)
recording of:
Kiddio (in 1960-03)
writer:
Brook Benton and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
2:41
8Hotel Happiness
producer:
Shelby Singleton
double bass [bass]:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1962-07-16)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1962-07-16)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (on 1962-07-16), Kelso Herston (on 1962-07-16) and Jerry Kennedy (on 1962-07-16)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1962-07-16)
organ:
Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
piano:
Hargus “Pig” Robbins (on 1962-07-16)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-07-16)
trumpet:
Bill Justis (on 1962-07-16) and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
background vocals [backing vocals]:
The Merry Melody Singers (on 1962-07-16)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1962-07-16)
recorded at:
Bradley's Recording Studio (aka the "Quonset Hut") in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1962-07-16)
recording of:
Hotel Happiness (on 1962-07-16)
writer:
Leon Carr and Earl S. Shuman (composer / lyricist)
2:44
9It’s Just a Matter of Time
producer:
Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
saxophone:
King Curtis (saxophonist) (in 1958)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1958)
conductor:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer) (in 1958)
arranger:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer)
recorded at:
Fine Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1958)
recording of:
It’s Just a Matter of Time (in 1958)
writer:
Belford C. Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer), Brook Benton and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Carlin Music Corporation, Eden Music, Inc., The Clyde Otis Music Group, Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Trio Music Co., Inc.
2:28
10A Rockin’ Good Way (to Mess Around and Fall in Love)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-11-14) and Dinah Washington (on 1957-11-14)
conductor:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer) (on 1957-11-14)
arranger:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-11-14)
recording of:
A Rockin’ Good Way (on 1957-11-14)
writer:
Brook Benton, Luchi de Jesus (American composer and producer) and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
2:21
11Rainy Night in Georgia
recorded in:
Miami, Florida, United States
producer:
Jerry Wexler
bass:
Harold Cowart
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Tubby Ziegler
guitar:
Cornell Dupree
harmonica:
Toots Thielemans
organ:
Billy Carter (organ, jazz)
piano:
David Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton
arranger:
Arif Mardin
cover recording of:
Rainy Night in Georgia
lyricist and composer:
Tony Joe White
publisher:
Combine Music Corp. and EMI Songs Limited
3:37
12Still Waters Run Deep
producer:
Shelby Singleton
double bass [bass]:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1962-07-16)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1962-07-16)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (on 1962-07-16), Kelso Herston (on 1962-07-16) and Jerry Kennedy (on 1962-07-16)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1962-07-16)
organ:
Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
piano:
Hargus “Pig” Robbins (on 1962-07-16)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-07-16)
trumpet:
Bill Justis (on 1962-07-16) and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
background vocals [backing vocals]:
The Merry Melody Singers (on 1962-07-16)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1962-07-16)
recorded at:
Bradley's Recording Studio (aka the "Quonset Hut") in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1962-07-16)
2:41
13I Wanna Do Everything for You
vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-06-06)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-06-06)
1:50
14Lie to Me
producer:
Shelby Singleton
double bass [bass]:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1962-07-16)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1962-07-16)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (on 1962-07-16), Kelso Herston (on 1962-07-16) and Jerry Kennedy (on 1962-07-16)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1962-07-16)
organ:
Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
piano:
Hargus “Pig” Robbins (on 1962-07-16)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-07-16)
trumpet:
Bill Justis (on 1962-07-16) and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
background vocals [backing vocals]:
The Merry Melody Singers (on 1962-07-16)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1962-07-16)
recorded at:
Bradley's Recording Studio (aka the "Quonset Hut") in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1962-07-16)
recording of:
Lie to Me
writer:
Brook Benton and Margie Singleton
publisher:
The Clyde Otis Music Group, Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:19
15Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
recorded in:
Miami, Florida, United States
producer:
Jerry Wexler
bass:
Harold Cowart
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Tubby Ziegler
guitar:
Cornell Dupree
harmonica:
Toots Thielemans
organ:
Billy Carter (organ, jazz)
piano:
David Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton
arranger:
Arif Mardin
cover recording of:
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (1967 song)
writer:
Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing (WP) Ltd., Saturday Music, Inc., Windswept Pacific Music Ltd. and Seasons Four Music Corp. (in 1967)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing France, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
2:49
16I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself
producer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
lead vocals:
Brook Benton
conductor:
Arif Mardin
arranger:
Arif Mardin
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself
lyricist:
Hal David
composer and arranger:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Belinda Canada Music, Quartet Music, US Songs and Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
adaptations:
Ne vem kaj naj storim (I Just Don’t Know What to Do)
2:43
17Touch ’em With Love
guitar:
Eddie Hinton
background vocals [backing vocals]:
The Sweet Inspirations
lead vocals:
Brook Benton
recorded at:
Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States
recording of:
Touch ’em With Love
writer:
John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins
2:21
18If Only I Had Known
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1957-11-14)
conductor:
Billy Mure (on 1957-11-14)
arranger:
Billy Mure
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-11-14)
2:19
19Mother Nature, Father Time
lead vocals:
Brook Benton
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio (Midtown New York (A,B,C,D,E,F)) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Mother Nature, Father Time
writer:
Brook Benton and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
2:53
20Thank You Pretty Baby
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1959-06)
conductor:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer) (in 1959-06)
arranger:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer)
recorded at:
Fine Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1959-06)
recording of:
Thank You Pretty Baby (in 1959-06)
writer:
Brook Benton and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
2:33
21So Many Ways
producer:
Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1958)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (in 1958)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1958)
recording of:
So Many Ways
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Stevenson (US songwriter)
2:33
22Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1959-12)
conductor:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer) (in 1959-12)
arranger:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer)
recorded at:
Fine Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1959-12)
cover recording of:
Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) (in 1959-12)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
writer:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Rube Bloom (American songwriter, pianist and vocalist)
publisher:
Bregman, Vocco & Conn, Inc., Commander Publications, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros. Music Corp., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
2:29
23Revenge
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1961)
conductor:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (in 1961)
arranger:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1961)
2:38
24Honey Babe
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1961)
conductor:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (in 1961)
arranger:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1961)
recording of:
Honey Babe
lyricist and composer:
Dave Dreyer
2:24
25Chains of Love
producer:
Shelby Singleton
double bass [bass]:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1962-07-16)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1962-07-16)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (on 1962-07-16), Kelso Herston (on 1962-07-16) and Jerry Kennedy (on 1962-07-16)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1962-07-16)
organ:
Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
piano:
Hargus “Pig” Robbins (on 1962-07-16)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-07-16)
trumpet:
Bill Justis (on 1962-07-16) and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
background vocals [backing vocals]:
The Merry Melody Singers (on 1962-07-16)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1962-07-16)
recorded at:
Bradley's Recording Studio (aka the "Quonset Hut") in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1962-07-16)
recording of:
Chains of Love (on 1962-07-16)
writer:
Harry Van Walls (R&B pianist) and Nugetre (US songwriter/producer)
publisher:
Progressive (publisher) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
3:14
26Frankie and Johnny
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1961)
conductor:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (in 1961)
arranger:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1961)
cover recording of:
Frankie and Johnny (traditional song, version of “Frankie and Albert”)
publisher:
Hughie Cannon (in 1904) and Carl Sandburg (in 1927)
lyricist, writer and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 254)
is based on:
You’re My Baby
2:30
27The Same One
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1959-03)
conductor:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer) (in 1959-03)
arranger:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1959-03)
recording of:
The Same One (in 1959-03)
writer:
Brook Benton and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
2:32
28My True Confession
producer:
Shelby Singleton
double bass [bass]:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1962-07-16)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1962-07-16)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (on 1962-07-16), Kelso Herston (on 1962-07-16) and Jerry Kennedy (on 1962-07-16)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1962-07-16)
organ:
Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
piano:
Hargus “Pig” Robbins (on 1962-07-16)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-07-16)
trumpet:
Bill Justis (on 1962-07-16) and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian) (on 1962-07-16)
background vocals [backing vocals]:
The Merry Melody Singers (on 1962-07-16)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (on 1962-07-16)
recorded at:
Bradley's Recording Studio (aka the "Quonset Hut") in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1962-07-16)
recording of:
My True Confession (on 1962-07-16)
writer:
Margie Singleton and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian)
publisher:
Benday Music (other possible names: Ben Day Music, Ben-Day Music. Benday, Benday Mus. Corp, Benday Music Ltd.), Bike Music and Chickering Lane Music
2:23
29Walk on the Wild Side
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1961)
conductor:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (in 1961)
arranger:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor)
recorded at:
Mercury Sound Studio in New York, New York, United States (in 1961)
recording of:
Walk on the Wild Side (in 1961)
lyricist:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter)
composer:
Elmer Bernstein (American score composer)
publisher:
Columbia Pictures
part of:
The 35th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
2:37
30Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)
lead vocals:
Brook Benton (in 1959-08) and Dinah Washington (in 1959-08)
conductor:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer) (in 1959-08)
arranger:
Belford Hendricks (composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and record producer)
recorded at:
Fine Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1959-08)
cover recording of:
Baby, (You’ve Got What It Takes)
writer:
Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer) and Murray Stein
publisher:
Sony/ATV Melody, The Clyde Otis Music Group (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Chappell Morris Ltd. (in 1951) and Vogue Music Corp. (in 1951)
2:44