The Inkspots - The Very Best Of The Ink Spots

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Review by Gustavo Ferreira

The Very Best Of The Ink Spots: A Timeless Journey Through Jazz, Pop, and Soul Let me tell you something—there’s just something about The Ink Spots that hits different. Released in 1981 (yeah, I know it sounds weird for an album full of old-school vibes to drop then, but stick with me), this compilation from the Netherlands is like a warm hug wrapped in vinyl crackle. It’s jazz, pop, funk, soul—all those good things rolled into one smooth package. And oh man, those harmonies? They’ll knock your socks off. Now, let’s talk tracks because this album isn’t messing around. You’ve got classics like “Stardust” and “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie,” but two songs really stuck in my head after spinning this record: “When My Sugar Walks Down The Street” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.” “When My Sugar Walks Down The Street” feels like stepping back in time to some golden era where everything was simpler—or at least sounded prettier. That opening melody? Pure magic. It’s one of those tunes that makes you wanna grab someone close and slow dance in your living room, even if they’re giving you side-eye like, “What are you doing?” There’s a sweetness to it, kinda nostalgic, like remembering summers as a kid when life felt endless. Honestly, every time it comes on, I find myself smiling without realizing it. Then there’s “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.” This track punches you right in the feels. Like, how do you even sing something so heartfelt without breaking down mid-verse? The vocals here are buttery smooth, dripping with emotion, and somehow still feel intimate, like they’re singing just to you. Every note carries this weight, this longing, and by the end, you’re sitting there thinking, “Man, why don’t people write love songs like this anymore?” What gets me most about this album is how effortlessly it blends genres. One moment you’re vibing to rhythm & blues, the next you’re swaying to bop or vocal jazz. It’s like The Ink Spots couldn’t be boxed into one style—and thank God for that. Tracks like “Shine On Harvest Moon” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It” show off their range, proving these guys weren’t just another band; they were storytellers. But here’s the thing—I didn’t expect to connect with this album as much as I did. Maybe it’s because we live in a world obsessed with TikTok trends and playlists curated by algorithms. Listening to The Ink Spots reminds me what music used to be: raw, real, and unapologetically human. So yeah, go ahead and give The Very Best Of The Ink Spots a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start crying during “Always” or randomly bust out dancing to “Up A Lazy River.” Oh, and hey—if anyone asks why you’re blasting a 1981 Dutch release from DGR Records, just shrug and say, “Because sometimes perfection doesn’t need an explanation.”

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
When My Sugar Walks Down The Street 2:02
People Will Say We're In Love 2:42
Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter3:39
It's A Sin To Tell A Lie 2:41
I've Got The World On A String3:56
Frankie And Johnny3:03
I Can't Give You Anything But Love2:40
Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:33
St. Louis Blues4:58
Sweet Sixteen 2:46
Always2:30
Shine On Harvest Moon 2:42
It Had To Be You3:59
Stars Fell On Alabama 4:52
Up A Lazy River2:31
Stardust2:59

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Catalog Numbers

DGR 1001

Labels

DGR

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Compilation

Notes

  • [On labels (variant 2):]
  • ℗ 1981 Made in Holland
  • [On labels and cover (variant 2):]
  • VR21749

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): DGR 1001-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): DGR 1001-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, variant 1): DGR 1001 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout, variant 1): DGR 1001 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, variant 2): 08-21749-1A-1 A x
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout, variant 2): 08-21749-1B-1 B x
  • Rights Society: STEMRA

About The Inkspots

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The Ink Spots were a popular African-American vocal group who gained international fame in the 1930s and 1940s. Best known for their recordings of Pop ballads, The Ink Spots were frequent chart toppers totaling over 50 hits in their 17 year recording career. Their best selling record "If I Didn't Care" sold over 19 million copies and is currently the 7th best selling single of all time. Bill Kenny (leader) disbanded The Ink Spots in 1954 however many spin-off or imposter groups have been performing and recording ever since. Original Ink Spots 1935: Founding members (1935): (bass), (tenor), (tenor) and (baritone). 1936: Jerry Daniels is replaced by tenor 1943: Charlie Fuqua is replaced by baritone 1943: Deek Watson replaced by tenor 1945: Baritone briefly replaces Mackey before Charlie Fuqua returns in October 1945 1945: Orville "Hoppy" Jones replaced by bass singer Herb Kenny, Bill Kenny's twin brother 1951: Herb Kenny replaced by bass singer 1952: Charlie Fuqua replaced by R&B guitarist 1954: Bill Kenny officially retires the group. Spin-offs 1952: Charlie Fuqua left the group and formed his own vocal group also called "The Ink Spots," claiming his was the "original" group. 1971: After Fuqua's death, his band leader established Awards 1946: Cashbox award for making "The Gypsy" the biggest money making song of the year. 1948: Awarded a plaque from the Negro Actors Guild for the efforts in "breaking down the walls of racial prejudice". 1989: Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as influences; they were listed as Bill Kenny, Charlie Fuqua, Deek Watson, and Hoppy Jones. 1989: 1939 recording of "If I Didn't Care" inducted in to the Grammy Hall of Fame. 1999: Inducted into Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Name Vars

  • His Ink Spots
  • Ink Spots
  • Ink' Spot
  • Ink'Spots
  • Inkspots
  • Inkspots The
  • Ink Spots
  • Los Ink Spots
  • The \
  • The Fabulous Ink Spots
  • The Four Ink Spots
  • The Ink Four Spots
  • The Ink Spots Quartet
  • The Ink Spots With Orchestra
  • The Ink-Spots
  • The Inkspots
  • The Inspots
  • The Original Ink Spots
  • The Unforgettable Ink Spots
  • The World Famous Ink Spots

Members

  • Harold Jackson
  • Will Covington
  • Huey Long
  • Deek Watson
  • Jerry Daniels
  • Bill Kenny
  • Billy Bowen
  • Orville Jones
  • Charlie Fuqua
  • King Drake
  • Jim Nabbie
  • Jimmy Milner
  • Bernie Mackey
  • Isaac Royal
  • Harold Winley
  • Lorenzo Conyers
  • Tommy Evans
  • Teddy Williams
  • Essex Scott
  • Tut Sutton
  • Johnny Harris
  • Ray Johnson
  • Herb Kenny
  • Billy Byrd

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Ink Spots' album *The Very Best Of The Ink Spots* wasn’t just a random compilation. It came out in 1981, but the tracks are timeless classics. Songs like "Stardust" and "It Had To Be You" were originally hits way before that, yet they still felt fresh decades later. What’s wild is that this Dutch release brought their smooth jazz, soulful R&B, and heartfelt vocals to a whole new generation. Imagine someone in the Netherlands vibing to "Up A Lazy River" for the first time in the '80s—it’s kind of amazing how music can travel like that!