142 Billy Ward (1921-2002) and his Dominoes “Have Mercy Baby” 1952

“thanks to Clyde McPhatter (1932-1972) whose career began in a gospel ensemble, ‘Have Mercy Baby’ was born in the black church. The title could just as easily have been replaced with ‘Have Mercy, Jesus’” (What Was the First Rock ‘n’ Roll Record).

The Dominoes “Have Mercy Baby”