US61 - The Blues Highway | Jul 31, 2016
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Johnny Ace - Follow The Rule
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John Marshall Alexander Jr. (June 9, 1929 – December 25, 1954), known by the stage name Johnny Ace, was an American rhythm-and-blues singer. He had a string of hit singles in the mid-1950s. He emerged as a prominent figure in postwar R&B and gained fame with hits such as "My Song", "Cross My Heart", and "Pledging My Love". Ace's smooth vocal style and romantic ballads made him a popular artist, particularly on R&B radio stations and jukeboxes. At the height of his career, he toured extensively and was regarded as one of the most promising young stars in the genre.

However, his career was tragically cut short when he accidentally shot himself backstage during a concert on Christmas Day 1954 in Houston, Texas. His untimely death at age 25 cemented his legacy, and he remains a significant figure in early R&B history.

His influence extended beyond his lifetime, with later artists covering his songs and citing him as an inspiration. "Pledging My Love" became a posthumous hit and has been recorded by numerous musicians across different genres.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Ace
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Wanna be my baby,
You must follow the rules i make.
If you wanna by my baby,
You must follow the rules i make.
'cause the things you' handin' me,
Are things that i can't take.

If you wanna be my baby,
You gotta make up your mind.
If you wanna be my baby,
Gotta make up your mind.
'cause the things you' handin' me,
'bout-a make me lose my mind.

Well, you left me this mornin',
Half passed two.
I love you, baby,
And i don't know what to do.
If you wanna by my baby,
Follow the rules i make.
'cause the things you' handin' me,
Are things that i can't take.

If you wanna be my baby,
Make up your lost mind.
Yes, if you wanna be my baby,
Don't keep me worried all the time.
'cause if you wanna be my baby,
Tell me what's on your mind.

Wanna be my baby...
If you wanna be my baby...
If you wanna be my baby...
If you wanna be my baby...
If you wanna be my baby...
Follow the rules i make.

https://www.letras.com/johnny-ace/follow-the-rule/