Cadets, Jacks & Flares - Evolution Of A Vocal Group

Cat. no: JASCD1097
Format: CD
Barcode: 604988109726
Release Date: 2nd July 2021
Genre: Soul/R&B

THE JACKS, aka THE CADETS, from L.A., were the Modern/RPM group of labels’ top vocal group in the mid-50s.

Although both groups featured identical personnel, their lead singers differed; Willie Davis usually led The Jacks, while Aaron Collins and/or Dub Jones fronted The Cadets.

They also backed artists like Donna Hightower, Young Jessie and Richard Berry, whilst various group members later recorded as The Flares, The Peppers and The Thor-Ables.

This unique compilation traces the evolution of the group, and presents the very best of their output between 1955-62, across nine different record labels, featuring their hits ‘Why Don’t You Write Me?’ (as The Jacks), ‘Stranded In The Jungle’ (The Cadets) and ‘Foot Stompin’ (Part 1)’ (The Flares). This body of work has never been thus compiled before, making for a unique package, and several of these sides are making their CD debuts.

Tracks: The Cadets Don’t Be Angry / The Jacks Why Don’t You Write Me? / The Cadets Rollin’ Stone / Donna Hightower Dog Gone It / The Jacks I’m Confessin’ / Young Jessie Mary Lou / Richard Berry Jelly Roll / The Cadets Annie Met Henry / The Jacks My Clumsy Heart / The Cadets Do You Wanna Rock / The Jacks So Wrong / The Cadets Church Bells May Ring / The Cadets Heartbreak Hotel / The Jacks Why Did I Fall In Love / The Cadets Stranded In The Jungle / The Jacks Let’s Make Up / The Cadets Dancin’ Dan / The Cadets I’ll Be Spinnin’ / The Cadets Love Bandit / The Cadets Wiggie Waggie Woo / The Cadets Ring Chimes / The Cadets I’m Looking For A Job / The Cadets Car Crash / The Flares Jump And Bump / The Flares Foot Stomping (Part 1) / The Peppers One More Chance

CD 2: The Flares Rock & Roll Heaven (Part 1) / The Flares Mad House / The Thor-Ables Get That Bread / The Flares Yon He Go