**Ted Taylor's** began to sing in gospel groups like *The Mighty Clouds Of Joy* and *The Santa Monica Soul Seekers.* Vocally influenced by hit makers like *Clyde McPhatter, Little Willie John* and *Jackie Wilson,* soon his earliest solo releases were emerging on quite an array of labels. It is these very rare releases that this 2CD collection compiles for you - covering the years 1957 to 1962, and featuring releases from eight different labels. -
Artist on tracks 1-16 and 1-17 is listed as Austin Taylor, Austin being Ted's middle name.
The songs were recorded between 1957 and 1962.