album · October 1, 1953

Baby Please / Just Walkin' in the Rain

Prisonaires

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These two songs were the only singles released by the Prisonaires in 1953. The A-side, "Baby Please," became a minor hit on the R&B charts.

• The B-side, "Just Walkin' in the Rain," was later recorded by Johnnie Ray, whose version became a number one pop hit in 1956. The Prisonaires' original recording of "Just Walkin' in the Rain" was notably melancholic. Both sides were recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.
• "Baby Please" reached number 7 on the Billboard R&B charts in late 1953. This release marked the first time Sam Phillips recorded a group that would achieve chart success. The singles were released on Sun Records' 78 rpm format.
• The Prisonaires were a group of inmates at the Tennessee State Penitentiary. Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Records, took an interest in the group after hearing them perform.

The Prisonaires were a vocal group from Tennessee that recorded for Sun Records. They were known for their smooth harmonies and gospel-influenced R&B.