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by Frank Shankly
In the early ‘70s, The Founders were a family soul group — siblings Cheavoria, FD, and Roy took turns with the vocal duties. They released two sing...
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by Frank Shankly
Two years after the release of Stan Jones and Death Valley Ranger’s GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY, Mickey Katz, the king of Yiddish parody, updated it fo...
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by Frank Shankly
Beginning in 1968, Alester “Dyke” Christian made Dyke and the Blazers records with a variety of Los Angeles studio musicians.
The musicians would ...
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by Frank Shankly
Super smooth early 80s effort from one of Frank's favorite soul crooners Tyrone Davis. Perfect for a slow dance.
Produced by Leo Graham.
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by Frank Shankly
Released as a single in January 1969, TRACES served as Classics IV’s title track off their album of the same name. The song peaked at No. 2 on 29 ...
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by Frank Shankly
An update of Ray Peterson's 1963 minor hit.
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by Frank Shankly
Did Iron Butterfly have songs other than IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA? Yes.
SOUL EXPERIENCE, an uncharacteristically uplifting song for the group, went to nu...
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by Frank Shankly
In 1973, the Incredible Bongo Band recorded a cover version of Preston Epp's 1959 song, BONGO ROCK, which became a minor hit.
The Surfaris' 1963 h...
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by Frank Shankly
Jane Cohen from Brooklyn remade herself into French-style cabaret singer Jane Oliver in the downtown Manhattan club scene of the early 1970s, event...
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by Frank Shankly
As a member of Brinsley Schwarz, a pub rock band, Ian Gomm was named "Best Rhythm Guitarist" by New Music Express in 1971.
HOLD ON is the single fr...
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by Frank Shankly
ONE has been sampled in at least 19 songs, including Jurassic 5's FUTURE SOUND. It was also used in Dickie Goodman's 1969 break-in cut LUNA TRIP.
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by Frank Shankly
Originally recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders, (I'M NOT YOUR) STEPPIN' STONE has been covered at least 19 times, including by Minor Threat.
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