Hank Ballard & the Midnighters: Nothing But Good 1952-1962

(Bear Family)

Everything this Detroit-based quintet cut for Federal and King during their golden decade, spread across five CDs! All their bawdy "Annie" songs, the original "The Twist" (and an earlier demo too), their smashes "Finger Poppin' Time" and "Let's Go, Let's Let's Go," and many obscure sides that haven't been available on CD before. Gorgeous hard-cover book includes tons of photos, a full discography, and my in-depth notes!