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Source Material: Clarence Reid – “Nobody But You Babe”
Clarence Reid, (a.k.a. Blowfly), was a soul singer and songwriter from Cochran, Georgia. At around 12, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida. He went to high school in Miami, and some time after, he began his musical journey. In the early…
Source Material: J.J. Barnes – “Baby Please Come Back Home”
J. J. Barnes is a singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. In the early '60s, he released a number of singles on different labels. There were two singles that put him on a solid path to success, "Just One More Time," released in…
Source Material: Nolan Porter – “If I Could Only Be Sure”
Nolan Porter was a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California who released a few albums and singles in the early '70s. In 1970, he released his debut album, No Apologies. The following year, he released two singles, "I Love What…
Source Material: Willie Henderson and The Soul Explosions – “Soulful Football”
Willie Henderson is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Pensacola, Florida. As a child, he moved to Chicago with his family, and in his 20s, he started playing the baritone saxophone. At the beginning of his career, he worked with…
Source Material: Janko Nilović – “Drug Song”
Janko Nilović is a Montenegrin pianist, composer, and arranger who was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Since 1960, he's lived in Paris, France. During his early years in Paris, Nilović enjoyed a successful career as a performer in Jazz…
Source Material: Ralfi Pagan – “Just One of Your Kisses”
Ralfi Pagan was a latin soul and salsa singer from Bronx, New York. He was beloved on the New York and Los Angeles latin soul circuit. In 1969, Pagan released his debut album, Ralfi Pagan, on Fania Records. The success of his album led…
Source Material: Jo Armstead – “A Stone Good Lover”
Jo Armstead is a singer and songwriter from Yazoo City, Mississippi. She began her career as a backing vocalist for Bobby "Blue" Bland. After her stint as a backing vocalist, she became an Ikette. The Ikettes were a group of singers for…
Source Material: Don Bryant – “Can I Change My Mind”
Don Bryant is a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. In 1969, he released his debut album, Precious Soul, on Hi Records. The album featured songs like "Try Me," "Funky Broadway," and "Can I Change My Mind." …
Source Material: Robert Knight – “Everlasting Love”
Robert Knight was a singer from Franklin, Tennessee who released a handful of singles in the '60s and '70s. In 1967, he released his first single, "Everlasting Love," on Rising Sons, a label owned by singer/songwriters Buzz Cason and Mac…
Source Material: Smoked Sugar – “Keeping Up My Front”
Smoked Sugar was a soul group from Los Angeles, California who enjoyed a short-lived career in the late '70s. Jimmy Conwell (aka James Conwell, aka Richard Temple) was a singer-songwriter based in LA and the lead singer for Smoked Sugar. …