Slog Out , I'd hope '50s R&B vocal group the "5" Royales would need no introduction, 'cause they're one of the first groups who took steps to evolving gospel, R&B, and jump into what by the '60s would become soul . Also, they were from MY home state of North Carolina! "I Got to Know" was one of the group's later B-sides; I love the shuffling "the stroll" rhythm, harmonies, and the guitar break! The "5" Royales were also important to the Godfather of Soul , Mr. James Brown and the Flames ; on many of their early sides you can hear how the Flames took their background vocal harmonies from the "5" Royales.
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