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Group Harmony: The Black Urban Roots Of Rhythm And Blues,New Daniel D. The Authors Examine The RoleIn 1948, The Orioles, A Baltimorebased Vocal Group, Recorded 'It'S Too Soon To Know.' Combining The Sound Of Tin Pan Alley With Gospel And Blues Sensibilities, The Orioles Saw Their First Hit Reach #13 On The Pop Charts, Thus Introducing The Nation To Vocal Rhythm & Blues And Paving The Way For The Most Successful Groups Of The 1950S. In The First Scholarly Treatment Of This Influential Musical Genre, Stuart Goosman Chronicles The Orioles' Story And