The Prisonaires

The Prisonaires

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The Prisonaires were an American doo-wop group formed in the Tennessee State Penitentiary in Nashville. Led by Johnny Bragg, who had been incarcerated since 1943 at age 17 for charges later recanted or considered falsified. The group was discovered by radio producer Joe Calloway in 1953, who arranged their recording session with Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Their debut single "Just Walkin' in the Rain" was released that year and sold 250,000 copies, allowing them day passes for tours across Tennessee. The song's success led to a commutation of Bragg's sentence in 1956.

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Just Walkin' In The Rain
The Prisonaires
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
02:43
Writer: Robert Riley - Johnny Bragg / Composers: Robert Riley - Johnny Bragg
02
Just Walkin' In The Rain - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:42
22
Just Walkin' In The Rain - Alternate - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:50
01
What'll You Do Next - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
01:30
07
No More Tears - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:49

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Albums
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
24-06-2006
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
01
What'll You Do Next - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
01:30
02
What About Frank Clement - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
03:00
03
Two Strangers - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
02:53
04
There's Love In You - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
02:52
05
That Chick's Too Young To Fry - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
01:46
06
Surleen - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
02:43
07
Softly and Tenderly - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires' What'll You Do Next
02:30
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The Prisonaires Selected Hits
12-06-2006
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
01
My God Is Real - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
02:27
02
Lucille, I Want You - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
02:32
03
Baby Please - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
02:27
04
All Alone and Lonely - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
02:15
05
A Prisoner's Prayer - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
02:41
06
Just Walkin' In The Rain (Alternative) - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
02:50
07
If I Were A King - Original
The Prisonaires
The Prisonaires Selected Hits
01:36
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Just Walkin' In The Rain
26-05-2006
Just Walkin' In The Rain
01
Baby Please - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:27
02
Just Walkin' In The Rain - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:42
03
My God Is Real - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:31
04
Softly and Tenderly - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:34
05
A Prisoner's Prayer - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:41
06
I Know - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
03:43
07
No More Tears - Original
The Prisonaires
Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:49
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Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
℗ 1990 This Compilation Sun Label Group, LLC
01-01-1990
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
01
Just Walkin In The Rain (Remastered 2022)
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:42
Writer: John Henry Bragg - Robert Riley / Composers: John Henry Bragg - Robert Riley
02
Rockin' Horse
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:29
Writer: John Henry Bragg / Composers: John Henry Bragg
03
Softly and Tenderly
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:30
Writer: Jim Thomas / Composers: Jim Thomas
04
I Wish
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:40
Writer: John Henry Bragg / Composers: John Henry Bragg
05
Surleen
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:42
Writer: John Henry Bragg / Composers: John Henry Bragg
06
Baby Please
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
02:25
Writer: Robert Stanley Riley / Composers: Robert Stanley Riley
07
What'll You Do Next
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Originals: Just Walkin' In The Rain
01:29
Writer: John Henry Bragg - William Stewart / Composers: John Henry Bragg - William Stewart
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Singles
There is Love in You / What'll You Do Next
℗ 1954 Sun Label Group, LLC
01-01-1954
There is Love in You / What'll You Do Next
01
There is Love in You
The Prisonaires
There is Love in You / What'll You Do Next
02:51
Writer: John Henry Bragg - William Stewart / Composers: John Henry Bragg - William Stewart
02
What'll You Do Next
The Prisonaires
There is Love in You / What'll You Do Next
01:29
Writer: John Henry Bragg - William Stewart / Composers: John Henry Bragg - William Stewart
A Prisoner's Prayer / I Know
℗ 1953 Sun Label Group, LLC
01-11-1953
A Prisoner's Prayer / I Know
01
A Prisoner's Prayer
The Prisonaires
A Prisoner's Prayer / I Know
02:39
Writer: James Proctor / Composers: James Proctor
02
I Know
The Prisonaires
A Prisoner's Prayer / I Know
03:41
Writer: John Jennings - Ted Brooks / Composers: John Jennings - Ted Brooks
Baby Please / Just Walkin' in the Rain
℗ 1953 Sun Label Group, LLC
01-07-1953
Baby Please / Just Walkin' in the Rain
01
Baby Please
The Prisonaires
Baby Please / Just Walkin' in the Rain
02:25
Writer: Robert Stanley Riley / Composers: Robert Stanley Riley
02
Just Walkin' in the Rain
The Prisonaires
Baby Please / Just Walkin' in the Rain
02:42
Writer: John Henry Bragg - Robert Stanley Riley / Composers: John Henry Bragg - Robert Stanley Riley
My God Is Real / Softly and Tenderly
℗ 1953 Sun Label Group, LLC
01-07-1953
My God Is Real / Softly and Tenderly
01
My God Is Real
The Prisonaires
My God Is Real / Softly and Tenderly
02:27
Writer: Kenneth Morris / Composers: Kenneth Morris
02
Softly and Tenderly
The Prisonaires
My God Is Real / Softly and Tenderly
02:30
Writer: Jim Thomas / Composers: Jim Thomas
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Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
This compilation (P) 2018 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
06-04-2018
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
01
Trouble / Guitar Man (Live from the '68 Comeback Special)
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
03:26
Writer: Jerry Hubbard - Leiber - Mike Stoller / Composers: Jerry Hubbard - Leiber - Mike Stoller
02
My Baby Left Me
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
02:14
Writer: Arthur Crudup / Composers: Arthur Crudup
03
Baby, What You Want Me To Do (First 'Stand-Up' Show - Live)
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
03:05
Writer: Jimmy Reed / Composers: Jimmy Reed
04
Old Shep
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
04:10
Writer: Red Foley / Composers: Red Foley
05
That's When Your Heartaches Begin
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
02:46
Writer: Fred Fisher - William Raskin - William Hill / Composers: Fred Fisher - William Raskin - William Hill
06
That's All Right
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
01:58
Writer: Arthur Crudup / Composers: Arthur Crudup
07
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]
02:02
Writer: Bill Monroe / Composers: Bill Monroe
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Doo Wop Dance Party
01-02-2014
Doo Wop Dance Party
01
Tell Me Why
Norman Fox & The Rob-Roys
Doo Wop Dance Party
02:46
02
Crying in the Chapel
The Orioles
Doo Wop Dance Party
03:03
03
Valerie
Jackie & The Starlites
Doo Wop Dance Party
02:27
04
Ling Ting Tong
The Charms
Doo Wop Dance Party
02:15
05
Good Lovin'
The Clovers
Doo Wop Dance Party
03:00
06
Our Love Will Always Be True
Bob Knight Four
Doo Wop Dance Party
02:41
07
You Made Me Cry
The Platters
Doo Wop Dance Party
02:17
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Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
Curb Records, Inc.
24-11-2017
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
01
That's When Your Heartaches Begin (Demo)
Elvis Presley
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
02:46
02
Rocket 88
Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
02:48
03
She's Dynamite
B.B. King
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
02:28
04
Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
02:49
05
Roll Over Beethoven
Carl Perkins
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
02:51
06
I'm Gonna Forget About You
Ike Turner
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
02:34
07
Mystery Train
Little Junior's Blue Flames
Sun Records 65th Anniversary: Born From The Blues
02:23
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Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
℗ 2022 This Compilation Sun Label Group, LLC
16-09-2022
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
01
Everybody's In The Mood (Remastered 2022)
Howlin' Wolf
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
03:00
Writer: Chester Burnett / Composers: Chester Burnett
02
Easy (Remastered 2022)
Jimmy & Walter
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
02:57
Writer: Walter Horton / Composers: Walter Horton
03
Bear Cat (Remastered 2022)
Rufus Thomas
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
02:50
Writer: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller / Composers: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
04
Just Walkin In The Rain (Remastered 2022)
The Prisonaires
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
02:42
Writer: John Henry Bragg - Robert Riley / Composers: John Henry Bragg - Robert Riley
05
Feelin' Good (Remastered 2022)
Little Junior Parker
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
02:57
Writer: Herman Parker / Composers: Herman Parker
06
Mystery Train (Remastered 2022)
Little Junior Parker
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
02:24
Writer: Herman Parker - Sam Phillips / Composers: Herman Parker - Sam Phillips
07
Come Back Baby (Remastered 2022)
Doctor Ross
Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings (Remastered 2022)
02:47
Writer: Isaiah Ross / Composers: Isaiah Ross
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Sun Records Story - Disc Three
(P) 2002 Charly Records
04-02-2009
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
01
Rocket 88
Jackie Brenston
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
02:50
Composers: Brentson
02
Just Walkin' In The Rain
The Prisonaires
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
02:49
Composers: bragg - Killen - Riley
03
Bear Cat (The Answer To Hound Dog)
Rufus Hound Dog Thomas Jr
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
02:51
Composers: Leiber - Phillips - Stoller - Thomas
04
Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
02:14
Composers: Perkins
05
When It Rains It Pours
Billy The Kid Emerson
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
03:06
Composers: Emerson
06
Mystery Train
Little Junior's Blue Flames
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
02:23
Composers: Parker - Phillips
07
Boppin' The Blues
Carl Perkins
Sun Records Story - Disc Three
02:50
Composers: Griffin - Perkins
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The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
(P) 2010 Licensemusic.com ApS
09-03-2010
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
01
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
02:51
02
Flyin' Saucers Rockin' Roll
Billy Lee Riley
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
02:02
03
Matchbox
Carl Perkins
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
02:07
04
Ballad Of A Teenage Queen
Johnny Cash
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
02:09
05
Break Up
Ray Smith
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
01:55
06
Just Walkin' In The Rain
The Prisonaires
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
02:49
07
Bear Cat (The Answer To Hound Dog)
Rufus 'Hound Dog' Thomas Jr.
The Legendary Sun Classics Vol. 3
02:51
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Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
04-02-2009
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
01
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
The Staple Singers
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
02:49
02
Great Day Coming
The Patterson Singers
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
02:32
03
Oh Mary, Don't You Weep
The Swan Silvertones
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
02:52
04
Wade In The Water
The Harmonizing Four
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
03:07
05
Working On The Building
The Highway QC's
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
02:25
06
Where There's A Will
The Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
02:32
07
To Whom Shall I Turn
The Caravans
Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
02:32
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