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Led by the awesomely talented tenor Billy Williams, the Charioteers were the most gospel-sounding of the great black pop vocal groups of the 40s, a sound that did not translate into the record sales that Columbia record execseager for an answer to Deccas Ink Spotswere hoping for. But to ears educated by the doo wop and soul groups to come, this groups stuff is mighty fine, definitely vocal pop but hinting of the left turn towards R&B that vocal music was soon to take in the 50s. We are proud to present the *first-ever* compilation on CD of their work, with notes setting the scene for these 24 great sides. An extremely harmonious 'Collectors Choice Music' exclusive!