Hank Ballard led one of the finest R&B groups on the '50s circuit. The erotic and visceral Midnighters, from Detroit, propelled by a driving rhythm of guitar, bass and drums, shocked the world of religious music with the obscene lyrics sung by Hank. His singing was usually steamy, his lyrics laden with innuendo, and he kept up a furious pace throughout each record. This release includes two of his finest albums: Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (1957) and Singin' and Swingin' (1959).