1953 The “5” Royales - Help Me Somebody (#1 R&B hit) 

Billboard “Rhythm & Blues Records” chart peak: 1 (sales & juke box)
Single 78 issued on Apollo 446 - Help Me Somebody (Lowman Pauling) by The “5” Royales, with Charlie (Little Jazz) Ferguson and his orchestra
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