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The Lovelites
8,934 listeners
The Lovelites were a 1960s Chicago high-school female trio. Their first hit was "How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad" in 1969. Though… read moreThe Lovelites were a 1960s Chicago high-school female trio. Their first hit was "How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad" in 1969. Though it was never directly stated in the song, its implicit theme was teen pregnancy and abortion, sti… read moreThe Lovelites were a 1960s Chicago high-school female trio. Their first hit was "How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad" in 1969. Though it was never directly stated in the song, its implicit theme was teen pregnancy and abortion, still regarded then as a fate worse than death in many circles.… read more -
Clydie King
5,375 listeners
Clydie King (Clydie May Crittendon, Dallas, Texas, August 21, 1943 - January 7, 2019) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer be… read moreClydie King (Clydie May Crittendon, Dallas, Texas, August 21, 1943 - January 7, 2019) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer best known for her session work as a backing vocalist. Discovered by songwriter Richard Berry, King … read moreClydie King (Clydie May Crittendon, Dallas, Texas, August 21, 1943 - January 7, 2019) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer best known for her session work as a backing vocalist. Discovered by songwriter Richard Berry, King began her recording career in 1956 with Little Clydie & … read more -
McKinley Mitchell
7,682 listeners
McKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started … read moreMcKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started out performing gospel music. His first recorded single was for Boxer Records around 1959. His big … read moreMcKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started out performing gospel music. His first recorded single was for Boxer Records around 1959. His big break came with his 1962 record, "The Town I Live In,&q… read more -
James Phelps
1,750 listeners
James Phelps - born in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 2, 1932. Moved north to Chicago in the late 1950s were he participated in numerous g… read moreJames Phelps - born in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 2, 1932. Moved north to Chicago in the late 1950s were he participated in numerous gospel groups including the Holy Wonders which also featured Lou Rawls. He first recorded with the Clefs of Calvary, who released several singles on Tru-Sound … read more -
Carolyn Crawford
27,716 listeners
Carolyn Crawford is from Detroit, Michigan. In the early sixties, Motown ran a local contest for local artists. The winner got a three si… read moreCarolyn Crawford is from Detroit, Michigan. In the early sixties, Motown ran a local contest for local artists. The winner got a three single deal with the company. Carolyn Crawford was a winner of that contest in 1963 or 1964 (whoeve… read moreCarolyn Crawford is from Detroit, Michigan. In the early sixties, Motown ran a local contest for local artists. The winner got a three single deal with the company. Carolyn Crawford was a winner of that contest in 1963 or 1964 (whoever else won, I'll leave to others). She did "My Sm… read more -
J.J. Jackson
26,471 listeners
Jerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as… read moreJerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Withers… read moreJerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Witherspoon, and the Shangri-Las, among others. He also composed th… read more -
Candy & The Kisses
5,366 listeners
Armed with a fly name and gifted producers and writers, this Port Richmond, NY, USA, group still didn't click. The group consisted of … read moreArmed with a fly name and gifted producers and writers, this Port Richmond, NY, USA, group still didn't click. The group consisted of sisters Candy and Suzanne Nelson and their friend Jeanette Johnson. The Nelsons' father was a… read moreArmed with a fly name and gifted producers and writers, this Port Richmond, NY, USA, group still didn't click. The group consisted of sisters Candy and Suzanne Nelson and their friend Jeanette Johnson. The Nelsons' father was a minister and they developed their singing skills in his chu… read more -
Cindy Scott
8,926 listeners
There are two artists with this name: 1. Cindy Scott is an American jazz vocalist. 2. Cindy Scott a/k/a Sundray Tucker (born March 23) is a… read moreThere are two artists with this name: 1. Cindy Scott is an American jazz vocalist. 2. Cindy Scott a/k/a Sundray Tucker (born March 23) is an American singer. She is the eldest daughter of Ira Tucker (of the Dixie Hummingbirds) and Louise… read moreThere are two artists with this name: 1. Cindy Scott is an American jazz vocalist. 2. Cindy Scott a/k/a Sundray Tucker (born March 23) is an American singer. She is the eldest daughter of Ira Tucker (of the Dixie Hummingbirds) and Louise Tucker. Her sister is Lynda Laurence, formerly of The Supre… read more -
Bobby Sheen
7,839 listeners
Bobby Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an American rhythm and blues singer. Biography Born Robert Joseph Sheen in St. Louis, Mi… read moreBobby Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an American rhythm and blues singer. Biography Born Robert Joseph Sheen in St. Louis, Missouri, Sheen is best known for singing with Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans who had their bigges… read moreBobby Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an American rhythm and blues singer. Biography Born Robert Joseph Sheen in St. Louis, Missouri, Sheen is best known for singing with Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans who had their biggest hit "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in 1962 (which was produ… read more