This is the first time that virtually all of Priscilla Bowman's recordings have appeared together presenting a unique portrait of one of R&B's most underestimated talents.  She had been the vocalist with Jay McShann's band for some years when they signed with Vee Jay Records in Chicago.  Their first release was the No 1 R&B smash 'Hands Off' and after its success she was signed directly to the company.  Her recording of 'A Rocking Good Way' with the vocal group The Spaniels is the original version of this popular number....................

1. HANDS OFF
2. ANOTHER NIGHT
3. HOOTIE BLUES
4. TORTURED
5. JAY'S JAM
6. FOUR PLUS
7. I'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU
8. MY DARKEST NIGHT
9. DON'T NEED YOUR LOVIN'
10. YES, I'M GLAD
11. A SPARE MAN
12. SUGAR DADDY
13. DON'T YOU COME IN HERE
14. A ROCKIN' GOOD WAY
15. I AIN'T GIVIN' UP NOTHIN'
16. IF I HAD THE POWER
17. WHERE WILL IT END?
18. LIKE A BABY
19. WHY MUST I CRY?
20. WHAT I WOULDN'T GIVE
21. PROMISES, PROMISES