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The Van Dykes
5,187 listeners
The Van Dykes were a soul trio based in Ft. Worth, Texas. They recorded for Mala Records in the 1960s. The Van Dykes disbanded in 1968. View wikiThe Van Dykes were a soul trio based in Ft. Worth, Texas. They recorded for Mala Records in the 1960s. The Van Dykes disbanded in 1968. View wikiThe Van Dykes were a soul trio based in Ft. Worth, Texas. They recorded for Mala Records in the 1960s. The Van Dykes disbanded in 1968. View wiki -
Shirley & the Shirelles
2,524 listeners
One of the first of the late Fifties and early Sixties girl groups and among the few to write their own hits, the Shirelles were also one o… read moreOne of the first of the late Fifties and early Sixties girl groups and among the few to write their own hits, the Shirelles were also one of the longest lasting The Shirelles, a group of 16 and 17 year olds, were all friends from Passaic… read moreOne of the first of the late Fifties and early Sixties girl groups and among the few to write their own hits, the Shirelles were also one of the longest lasting The Shirelles, a group of 16 and 17 year olds, were all friends from Passaic High School in Passaic, New Jersey, that began singing toge… read more -
Felice Taylor
5,125 listeners
Felice Taylor (born January 29, 1944, Richmond, California, United States) is an African American singer best known for her recordings in t… read moreFelice Taylor (born January 29, 1944, Richmond, California, United States) is an African American singer best known for her recordings in the late 1960s. Taylor began singing with her sisters Norma and Darlene in a trio, The Sweets, who … read moreFelice Taylor (born January 29, 1944, Richmond, California, United States) is an African American singer best known for her recordings in the late 1960s. Taylor began singing with her sisters Norma and Darlene in a trio, The Sweets, who recorded one single, "The Richest Girl", for the V… read more -
Oscar Mack
10,620 listeners
Oscar Mack worked for Otis Redding as an opening act on his early 60s tours, as well as a valet, chauffeur and general factotum – and no do… read moreOscar Mack worked for Otis Redding as an opening act on his early 60s tours, as well as a valet, chauffeur and general factotum – and no doubt got his chance to cut at Stax through the Great Man’s good offices. I love the loping “Don’t B… read moreOscar Mack worked for Otis Redding as an opening act on his early 60s tours, as well as a valet, chauffeur and general factotum – and no doubt got his chance to cut at Stax through the Great Man’s good offices. I love the loping “Don’t Be Afraid Of Love” with it’s wonderful “loose” R & B feel… read more -
Derek Martin
13,432 listeners
The Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to … read moreThe Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to sing in shows. Like many artists in the United States, he starts his career with gospel music, a g… read moreThe Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to sing in shows. Like many artists in the United States, he starts his career with gospel music, a genre that brought us the biggest stars in black music. Notic… read more -
Lorraine Chandler
10,271 listeners
Motor City soul singer, songwriter, and producer Lorraine Chandler was born and raised in Detroit, passing away on January 2, 2020. Claimi… read moreMotor City soul singer, songwriter, and producer Lorraine Chandler was born and raised in Detroit, passing away on January 2, 2020. Claiming Otis Williams of the Temptations as a family friend and percussionist Eddie "Bongo" B… read moreMotor City soul singer, songwriter, and producer Lorraine Chandler was born and raised in Detroit, passing away on January 2, 2020. Claiming Otis Williams of the Temptations as a family friend and percussionist Eddie "Bongo" Brown – a member of Motown Records' famed studio c… read more -
Diane Renay
9,462 listeners
Diane Renay (born Renee Diane Kushner, 13 July 1945, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American pop singer, best known for her 1964 h… read moreDiane Renay (born Renee Diane Kushner, 13 July 1945, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American pop singer, best known for her 1964 hit song, "Navy Blue." Renay's only other single release to crack the national Billb… read moreDiane Renay (born Renee Diane Kushner, 13 July 1945, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American pop singer, best known for her 1964 hit song, "Navy Blue." Renay's only other single release to crack the national Billboard chart was "Kiss Me Sailor," which reached num… read more -
Lorraine Silver
2,991 listeners
British singer Lorraine Silver issued just two singles – neither of which was a hit at the time – but she later found popularity on the nor… read moreBritish singer Lorraine Silver issued just two singles – neither of which was a hit at the time – but she later found popularity on the northern soul scene when her pounding Lost summer love was rediscovered. She was born in London in 1… read moreBritish singer Lorraine Silver issued just two singles – neither of which was a hit at the time – but she later found popularity on the northern soul scene when her pounding Lost summer love was rediscovered. She was born in London in 1952 and raised in west London. In 1965, at the age of 13, s… read more