W-P-L-J / Whadaya Want?
The Four Deuces, The Robins
- Artist
- The Four Deuces, The Robins
- Label
- Music City (29)
- Catalog number
- 45-790
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · Single · Unofficial Release
- Country
- US
- Genre
- Rock
What’s on it
W-P-L-J / Whadaya Want? has 2 tracks, about 4:46 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
AW-P-L-J
- Written-By
- Luther McDaniels, Ray Dobard
BWhadaya Want?
- Written-By
- Leiber & Stoller
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Where it came from
Released on the Music City label in the mid-1950s, this 45 RPM single pairs two tracks that capture the transition from jump blues to early rock and roll. W-P-L-J, standing for White Port and Lemon Juice, was originally recorded by The Four Deuces. The song is a quintessential piece of West Coast R&B, notable for its spirited vocal harmonies and the slightly rebellious, youth-oriented themes that characterized the era's transition toward a more frantic, dance-driven sound.
The record label, Music City, was a significant hub for R&B in Los Angeles, founded by record store owner Ray Dobard. The label played a pivotal role in documenting the vibrant Bay Area and West Coast music scene, providing a platform for vocal groups like The Robins. The design and production of these sides reflect the era's focus on capturing the energy of live club performances, aimed primarily at the emerging teenage market that would soon fuel the rock and roll explosion.
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