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Released 1963

Chuck Willis was one of the great early R&B singers and bandleaders that helped form the roots of rock & roll. It is pity that he passed on in 1955, and could not witness the fruits of his labor. A prolific songwriter, Willis wrote 12 of the 14 tracks on this solid collection, though his claim to have written "C.C. Rider" is specious at best. As a vocalist whose singing parallels Fats Domino's, his wailing, shouting, belting, and crooning have always set a high standard for the soul brothers that followed. Among some of his all-time great tunes included are "What Am I Here For?," "Just One Kiss," "Keep-A-Drivin'," "Sugar Sugar," and "My Baby," but really, everything here is definitive. Contemporary vocalists owe a big debt to Willis, and at the very least, someone should revisit this awesome music. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. What Am I Living For?
2. Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
3. Stop and Think
4. From the Bottom of My Heart
5. Just One Kiss
6. You'll Be My Love
7. Keep A-Drivin'
8. C.C. Rider
9. Betty and Dupree
10. I'll Be So Glad When Your Heart Is Mine
11. Big Drops of Rain
12. Sugar, Sugar
13. Love of Loves
14. My Baby

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