The Empires - Shirley I Want To Know

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Review by Jonathan Young

The album Shirley I Want To Know by Empires is a powerful and emotive collection of songs that showcase the band's unique blend of rock, pop, and indie influences. From the driving rhythms of "Silverfire" to the haunting melodies of "Please Don't Tell My Lover", the album is a journey through the highs and lows of love and life.

Lead singer Sean Van Vleet's vocals are a standout feature of the album, with his raw and passionate delivery adding an extra layer of intensity to each track. The band's musicianship is also top-notch, with intricate guitar work, driving basslines, and dynamic drumming creating a rich and layered sound that draws the listener in.

One of the standout tracks on the album is the title track "Shirley I Want To Know", which features a soaring chorus and a catchy hook that will have listeners singing along after just one listen. "How Good Does It Feel" is another standout, with its infectious groove and upbeat vibe.

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Artist: The Empires
Album: Shirley I Want To Know

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I Want To Know2:11
Shirley2:20

Video

EMPIRES Shirley 78 1955

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Catalog Numbers

W-90023

Labels

Wing Records

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

About The Empires

R&B group the Empires formed in 1953. Teaming tenor Les Cooper, his nephew Johnny "Buddy" Barnes on lead tenor, and his cousin William Goodman on bass. They added baritone Bobby Dunn, completing the original Empires lineup. The group signed to the Harlem label in late 1954. Harlem owner Morty Shad renamed Barnes "Johnny Ace, Jr." in a morbid attempt to capitalize on the recent death of the R&B legend. Even stranger, the Empires' third single, "Somebody Changed the Lock," was credited to Lightning Junior & the Empires -- "Lightning Junior" was, in fact, blues veteran Champion Jack Dupree. When Shad folded Harlem in mid-1955, the Empires signed to Mercury to record "I Want to Know," issued on the label's Wing subsidiary. When the follow-up, "Looking for Love," appeared on Mercury proper, the group was now credited as the Prestos. Upon returning to Wing in early 1956 they were again the Empires. They moved to the fledgling Whirlin' Disc imprint for "Linda". A re-recorded "Magic Mirror," appeared with yet another name change, this time to the Whirlers. Cooper later formed the Soul Rockers, scoring a 1962 hit.

Name Vars

  • Empires

Aliases

  • The Whirlers
  • The Prestos

Members

  • Bobby Dunn
  • Les Cooper
  • John E. Barnes
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Summary by Jonathan Young

Shirley I Want To Know is a must-listen for fans of rock, indie, and pop music. Empires have created an album that is both emotionally resonant and musically impressive, and it's sure to have listeners coming back for more.

Comments

archiveportland
2023-04-14
Nice one. Corn Whiskey Empires?