The Orlons - The Best Of The Orlons 1961-1966 (Remastered) (2005)

This installment in the spate of releases showcasing Philadelphia's Cameo Parkway label focuses on the Orlons, a three-woman, one-man quartet that blended soulful doo-wop and R&B in the manner of contemporaries like the Shirelles and the early Miracles. The Orlons offered up several playful, rhythm-driven dance songs ("The Wah-Watusi"), but they are at their best on uptempo pop like "Don't Hang Up" and dramatic ballads like "The Conservative", which let lead vocalist Rosetta Highwater shine. Remastered sound and fine liner notes make this release a treasure for fans of doo-wop and R&B from the early '60s.

1 I'll Be True
2 The Wah-Watusi
3 Don't Hang Up
4 The Conservative
5 South Street
6 Cement Mixer
7 Not Me
8 Crossfire!
9 Don't Throw Your Love Away
10 Bon-Doo-Wah
11 Everything Nice
12 Shimmy Shimmy
13 Rules of Love
14 Heartbreak Hotel
15 Knock! Knock! (Who's There?)
16 Goin' Places
17 Envy (In My Eyes)
18 Don't You Want My Lovin'
19 Spinning Top
20 Mr. Twenty One