The Ink Spots - The Ink Spots Stars Of The Forties
Review by Sri Muruga Hollow Block
The album "The Ink Spots Stars of the Forties" is a classic collection of the iconic vocal quartet's greatest hits. The Ink Spots, known for their smooth harmonies and romantic ballads, were a popular group in the 1940s and 50s.
The album features timeless tracks such as "If I Didn't Care," "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire," and "Java Jive." Each song showcases the group's impeccable vocal talents and signature sound.
The arrangements on the album are simple yet effective, allowing the group's voices to shine through. The tracks have a nostalgic feel, transporting the listener back to a simpler time.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Always | ||
| I Cover The Waterfront | ||
| Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall | ||
| I'll Get By | ||
| It's A Sin To Tell A Lie | ||
| A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening | ||
| I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire | ||
| If I Didn't Care | ||
| To Each His Own | ||
| My Prayer | ||
| The Gypsy | ||
| You're Breaking My Heart |
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
About The Ink Spots
The Ink Spots were a popular African-American vocal group who gained international fame in the 1930s and 1940s. Best known for their recordings of Pop ballads, The Ink Spots were frequent chart toppers totaling over 50 hits in their 17 year recording career. Their best selling record "If I Didn't Care" sold over 19 million copies and is currently the 7th best selling single of all time. Bill Kenny (leader) disbanded The Ink Spots in 1954 however many spin-off or imposter groups have been performing and recording ever since.
Original Ink Spots
1935: Founding members (1935): (bass), (tenor), (tenor) and (baritone).
1936: Jerry Daniels is replaced by tenor
1943: Charlie Fuqua is replaced by baritone
1943: Deek Watson replaced by tenor
1945: Baritone briefly replaces Mackey before Charlie Fuqua returns in October 1945
1945: Orville "Hoppy" Jones replaced by bass singer Herb Kenny, Bill Kenny's twin brother
1951: Herb Kenny replaced by bass singer
1952: Charlie Fuqua replaced by R&B guitarist
1954: Bill Kenny officially retires the group.
Spin-offs
1952: Charlie Fuqua left the group and formed his own vocal group also called "The Ink Spots," claiming his was the "original" group.
1971: After Fuqua's death, his band leader established
Awards
1946: Cashbox award for making "The Gypsy" the biggest money making song of the year.
1948: Awarded a plaque from the Negro Actors Guild for the efforts in "breaking down the walls of racial prejudice".
1989: Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as influences; they were listed as Bill Kenny, Charlie Fuqua, Deek Watson, and Hoppy Jones.
1989: 1939 recording of "If I Didn't Care" inducted in to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
1999: Inducted into Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
Name Vars
- His Ink Spots
- Ink Spots
- Ink' Spot
- Ink'Spots
- Inkspots
- Inkspots The
- Ink Spots
- Los Ink Spots
- The \
- The Fabulous Ink Spots
- The Four Ink Spots
- The Ink Four Spots
- The Ink Spots Quartet
- The Ink Spots With Orchestra
- The Ink-Spots
- The Inkspots
- The Inspots
- The Original Ink Spots
- The Unforgettable Ink Spots
- The World Famous Ink Spots
Members
- Harold Jackson
- Will Covington
- Huey Long
- Deek Watson
- Jerry Daniels
- Bill Kenny
- Billy Bowen
- Orville Jones
- Charlie Fuqua
- King Drake
- Jim Nabbie
- Jimmy Milner
- Bernie Mackey
- Isaac Royal
- Harold Winley
- Lorenzo Conyers
- Tommy Evans
- Teddy Williams
- Essex Scott
- Tut Sutton
- Johnny Harris
- Ray Johnson
- Herb Kenny
- Billy Byrd