The 5 Royales - Dedicated To The One I Love (The Best Of The ”5” Royales 1952-1959) (2026)

A new definitive compilation of the legendary R&B vocal group The "5" Royales has been released, featuring 29 essential tracks from their peak years at Apollo and King Records (1952–1959). The collection highlights the group's role as a blueprint for soul and rock and roll, specifically focusing on the influence of guitarist Lowman Pauling. The tracklist includes the original versions of classic songs later popularized by artists such as Ray Charles, James Brown, and The Shirelles. This release serves as a tribute to Steve Cropper, whose musical roots and guitar style were profoundly shaped by Pauling’s mentorship and songwriting legacy.

Tracklist
1-1 The 5 Royales - THIRTY SECOND LOVER[2:27]
1-2 The 5 Royales - DON’T BE ASHAMED[2:31]
1-3 The 5 Royales - BABY DON’T DO IT[2:45]
1-4 The 5 Royales - DEDICATED TO THE ONE I LOVE[2:45]
1-5 The 5 Royales - MY SUGAR SUGAR[2:48]
1-6 The 5 Royales - RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER[2:27]
1-7 The 5 Royales - HELP ME SOMEBODY[3:03]
1-8 The 5 Royales - I DO[2:31]
1-9 The 5 Royales - MESSIN’ UP[2:47]
1-10 The 5 Royales - SAY IT[2:25]
1-11 The 5 Royales - THE SLUMMER THE SLUM[2:15]
1-12 The 5 Royales - SOMEONE MADE YOU FOR ME[2:37]
1-13 The 5 Royales - THINK[2:37]
1-14 The 5 Royales - COME ON AND SAVE ME[2:35]
1-15 The 5 Royales - WHEN I GET LIKE THIS[2:38]
1-16 The 5 Royales - WONDER WHERE YOUR LOVE HAS GONE[2:24]
1-17 The 5 Royales - THE REAL THING[2:12]
1-18 The 5 Royales - TELL THE TRUTH[2:13]
1-19 The 5 Royales - DOUBLE OR NOTHING[2:03]
1-20 The 5 Royales - DO THE CHA CHA CHERRY[2:17]
1-21 The 5 Royales - TEARS OF JOY[2:40]
1-22 The 5 Royales - JUST AS I AM[2:26]
1-23 The 5 Royales - WOMEN ABOUT TO MAKE ME GO CRAZY[3:02]
1-24 The 5 Royales - MOHAWK SQUAW[2:39]
1-25 The 5 Royales - MONKEY HIPS AND RICE[2:55]
1-26 The 5 Royales - ALL RIGHTY[2:16]
1-27 The 5 Royales - CRAZY, CRAZY, CRAZY[2:40]
1-28 The 5 Royales - LET ME COME BACK HOME[2:21]

Bonus Track
1-29 THE ROYAL SONS QUINTET;The Royal Sons Quintet - LET NOTHING SEPARATE ME[3:15]