at his best

Brook Benton was one of the great singers of our time, and left behind a long string of triumphant recordings on the Mercury and Cotillion labels. But what few people know—and, more importantly, what few people have heard—are Brook’s very first recordings, the sides he cut as a young Benny Peay and then as Brook Benton for the Okeh and Epic labels. That 1955 and 1956 material is what you’ll find here, Brook’s complete recordings for the label, consisting of the 'At His Best' album Epic released in 1959 to capitalize on his success at Mercury, plus several bonus tracks cut with the Sandmen and arranged by a young Quincy Jones! Includes notes, too—the first notes of a legendary career! Includes 'The Wall; You Should Have Told Me; Rock ’n’ Roll That Rhythm (All Nite Long); Partners for Life; Anything for You; Love Made Me Your Fool; The Kentuckian Song; Can I Help It; Bring Me Love; Some of My Best Friends; Give Me a Sign', and 'Tell Me', plus the bonus tracks 'Ooh' (single version) and 'All My Love Belongs to You'. A 'Collectors’ Choice Music' exclusive, out January 12!
Track listing:1 Wall, The 2 You Should Have Told Me 3 Rock 'n' Roll That Rhythm (All Nite Long 4 Partners For Life 5 Anything For You 6 Love Made Me Your Fool 7 Kentuckian Song, The 8 Can I Help It 9 Bring Me Love 10 Some Of My Best Friends 11 Give Me A Sign 12 Tell Me 13 Ooh (single Version) 14 All My Love Belongs To You