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Source Material: Armando Manzanero – “Cuando Estoy Contigo”
Armando Manzanero was a composer, pianist, and singer from Ticul, Yucatán, Mexico. In 1950, at fifteen years old, he composed his first song, "Nunca en el Mundo (Never in the World)." One year later, he started his career as a…
Source Material: Rupa – “Aaj Shanibar”
Rupa is a singer from Malda Town, West Bengal, India who recorded in the early '80s. She struggled to find success early in her career, but a trip to Canada changed everything. In 1981, Rupa and her family went on vacation to Canada. …
Source Material: Camilo Sesto – “Fuego”
Camilo Sesto is a singer and songwriter from Alcoy, Spain who started recording in the mid '60s. In 1965, Sesto started recording with his band Los Dayson. One year later, he started recording with another band called Los Bostines. …
Source Material: Gloria Barnes – “Home”
Gloria Barnes is a singer from Harlem, New York who recorded in the late '60s and the early '70s. In 1966, under the name Towanda Barnes, she released her debut single, "Oh Darling"/"If I'm Guilty." In 1971, she changed her name to Gloria…
Source Material: Marie Rottrová – “Time Is A Rogue”
Marie Rottrová is a singer and TV personality from the Czech Republic. Technically, she was born (1941) and raised in Ostrava, Moravia. In 1939, during WWII, The Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia was established by Nazi Germany. …
Source Material: Taeko Ohnuki – “4:00 AM”
Taeko Ohnuki is a singer and songwriter from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. In 1973, she formed Sugar Babe, a band featuring Japanese musicians Tatsuro Yamashita and Kunio Muramatsu. After struggling to find success at home, the group broke up…
Source Material: William DeVaughn – “Be Thankful For What You Got”
William DeVaughn is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Washington, D.C. Early in his career, he wrote a song called "A Cadillac Don't Come Easy." In 1972, he rewrote it, and "Be Thankful For What You Got" was born. In 1974, he…
Source Material: Patti Austin – “The Family Tree”
Patti Austin is a singer and songwriter from New York. She was born in Harlem, but she grew up in Bay Shore, New York on Long Island. When she was four years old, she sang at the Apollo Theater during a performance by Dinah Washington,…
Source Material: Brighter Side of Darkness – “Love Jones”
Brighter Side of Darkness was a soul group from Chicago, Illinois who enjoyed a brief run in the early '70s. The group was led by 12-year old Darryl Lamont, and the supporting members were Ralph Eskridge, Randolph Murph, and Larry…
Source Material: Labi Siffre – “I Got The…”
Labi Siffre is a singer, songwriter, and poet from Hammersmith, London, England. In 1970, he made his recording debut with his self titled album, Labi Siffre. He released five additional albums by 1975. In 1975, he released two albums:…