The Juke In The Back” focuses on the “soul that came before rock n’ roll,” the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.
Next to the Johnny Otis Orchestra, no R&B act was bigger in 1950 than Larry Darnell. The Columbus, OH native scored the first #1 rhythm record of 1950 with “For You My Love,” which remained at the top of the chart for 8 weeks! As a member of the black vaudeville tent show, the Brownskin Models, Darnell traveled the country and sang and danced wherever the troop could set up and perform. While performing in New Orleans, Frank Pania of the famed Dew Drop Inn asked Darnell to leave the Models and headline the Dew Drop. Soon, Fred Mendelssohn had him recording for his new label, Regal Records. “For You My Love” was followed by the influential ballad, “I’ll Get Along Somehow,” and hot sellers, “I Love My Baby” and “Oh, Babe!.” Though the hits stopped coming after 1950, Larry Darnell continued to sell well and record strong material.
This afternoon, Matt The Cat fills the ol’ Rockola Juke with his greatest records as we feature the seldom-told story of Larry Darnell on today's “Juke In The Back.”
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