First on the Dial: Early Singles and Rare Gems

Original Release Date:  June 30, 2008

Track Listing

• 1. The Only Girl (I've Ever Loved)
• 2. Hand Shakin', Love Makin', Girl Talkin', Son-of-a-Gun from Next Door
• 3. Popeye Johnny
• 4. Meet Me in the Church
• 5. Be Your Own Judge
• 6. I Let Her Get Away
• 7. The Peck
• 8. Someone to Take Your Place
• 9. I Should Have Kissed Her More
• 10. I Wanna Be Free
• 11. Blood's Thicker Than Water
• 12. What Should I Do
• 13. One Giant Step
• 14. The Rib
• 15. Say Thank You
• 16. Looking for My Pig
• 17. Old Time Lover
• 18. I'd Rather Have You
• 19. I Had a Good Home, But I Left, Pt. 1
• 20. I Had a Good Home, But I Left, Pt. 2
• 21. Build Your Love on a Solid Foundation
• 22. I'll Make Everyday Christmas (For My Woman)
• 23. Don't Give Up
• 24. Tell Me Right Now
• 25. There Is a Girl

Credits

• Joe Tex: Composer
• Clarence Ford: Sax (Tenor)
• Boots Randolph: Sax (Baritone)
• Clyde Williams: Drums
• Kurt Mohr: Discographical Information
• Mack Williams: Sax (Baritone)
• William Bolden: Sax (Alto)
• J. Alfred Cook: Trumpet
• Lee Royal Hadley: Guitar
• Warren Johns: Trumpet
• Clive Richardson: Liner Notes, Compilation Producer