These releases from the now-defunct Sequel label of the United Kingdom showcase the distaff side of Jerry Blaine's Jubilee, Josie, and Port labels and cover recordings in the "blues and rhythm" vein laid down between 1952 and 1964, including some tracks that had been "in the can" until they were "rescued" by Sequel. The CDs were issued in 1995 and 1997 respectively, and show up (even in unopened condition) from time to time in the resale market.
The performers in this set include Edna McGriff, Little Sylvia [Vanderpool, then Robinson] (later of "Mickey and..." and then just as "Sylvia"), Viola Watkins (backed by the Four Notes, who later became the Crows of Gee fame), an early Della Reese, Gloria Alleyne (later to make it big as Gloria Lynne), Big Maybelle, the Enchanters (an early female r&b group), and a few others.
Each volume is accompanied by a 12-page booklet of respectable liner notes which help to place these recordings in context, which is the norm for releases on Sequel.
These 2 CDs are well worth getting, if you can find them.
Track Listing:
Jubilee Jezebels (Vol. 1)
1. Drive Daddy Drive - Little Sylvia (1965 - rec. 1952)
2. I Went To Your Wedding - Little Sylvia (1952)
3. Ain't Gonna Do It - Little Sylvia (unreleased, rec. ca. 1953)
4. Blue Heaven - Little Sylvia (1953)
5. Everthing I Need But You - Little Sylvia (unreleased, rec. ca. 1953)
6. Heavenly Father - Edna McGriff (1952)
7. It's Raining - Edna McGriff (1952)
8. I Love You - Edna McGriff (1952)
9. Edna's Blues - Edna McGriff (1952)
10. Why Oh Why - Edna McGriff (1952)
11. I'll Surrender Anything - Edna McGriff (1952)
12. There Goes My Heart - Viola Watkins (unreleased, rec. ca. 1952)
13. It Must Be Love - Viola Watkins (unreleased, rec. ca. 1952)
14. Really Real - Viola Watkins (1952)
15. I've Lost - The Enchanters (1952)
16. Housewife Blues - The Enchanters (1952)
17. How Could You - The Enchanters (1952)
18. Boogie Woogie Daddy - The Enchanters (1952)
19. It's My Turn Now - Carole Fran (1964)
20. You Can't Stop Me - Carole Fran (1964)
21. I Know - Carole Fran (1964)
22. Any Day Love Walks In - Carole Fran (1964)
23. Just A Letter - Carole Fran (1964)
24. A Word Without You - Carole Fran (1964)
Jubilee Jezebels (Vol. 2)
1. Ooh Little Daddy - Edna McGriff (1952)
2. I'll Be Around - Edna McGriff (1952)
3. These Things Shall Be - Edna McGriff (1952)
4. I Found Somebody To Love - Little Sylvia (1952)
5. A Kiss For My Baby - Little Sylvia (unreleased, ca. 1953)
6. I Miss You - Little Sylvia (unreleased, ca. 1953)
7. The Ring - Little Sylvia (1953)
8. A Million Tears - Little Sylvia (1952)
9. Don't Blame My Heart - Little Sylvia (1952)
10. Paint A Sky For Me - Viola Watkins (1952)
11. Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight - Gloria Mann (1954)
12. Love Me Boy - Gloria Mann (1954)
13. Today Is Your Birthday - The Enchanters (1952)
14. When I Say My Prayer - Gloria Alleyne (1954)
15. The Uncloudy Day - Gloria Alleyne (1954)
16. After The Lights Go Down Low - Patti Jerome (1956)
17. Johnny Has Gone - Patti Jerome (1955)
18. I Cried For You - Della Reese (1957)
19. Runaround - Ann Marie ((1964)
20. I Can See Through You - Fay Simmons (1957)
21. Hangin' Around - Fay Simmons (1957)
22. Crying In The Chapel - Carol Fran (1964)
23. I'm Gonna Try - Carol Fran (1964)
24. Let Me Go - Big Maybelle (1964)
25. No Better For You - Big Maybelle (1964)
