Hank Ballard is one of the best-loved of the King/Federal artists and this is where he started out with The Royals (who soon became the Midnighters). These are the complete recordings by The Royals. The group had it's first chart success with 'Get It' at #6 on the R&B chart in 1953, followed by the controversial 'Work with Me Annie', an R&B chart topper in 1954. ACE. 2005.
23 The Shrine of St Cecilia (Previously Unissued Version)
24 Work with Me Annie (Previously Unissued That Woman
Hank Ballard is one of the best-loved of the King/Federal artists and this is where he started out with The Royals (who soon became the Midnighters). These are the complete recordings by The Royals. The group had it's first chart success with 'Get It' at #6 on the R&B chart in 1953, followed by the controversial 'Work with Me Annie', an R&B chart topper in 1954. ACE. 2005.