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Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Jesse Belvin

By | January 2, 2012
Jesse Belvin - Goodnight My Love (Jamie Records, 1956) Mostly known for writing the Penguins' hit, "Earth Angel," Jesse Belvin was an influential singer and songwriter during his abbreviated career. Read His Story Read more »
Number 1 With A Bullet

Number 1 With A Bullet: Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me”

By | January 2, 2012
One of the many Sam Cooke compilations with "You Send Me" (from the author's collection) … Read more »
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Top 10 Songs On The Day Elvis Got Called Up

Was Elvis on the chart the day he was called up? (YouTube)Was Elvis on the chart the day he was called up? (YouTube)

By | December 20, 2011
On this day in 1957, Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army. He wouldn't suffer chart-wise as Colonel Tom Parker would insure a steady flow of Elvis singles while he was away on duty. … Read more »
Three Best Songs

The Three Best Sam Cooke Songs

Sam Cooke from a Classic B&W Clip of him Singing his Greatest Song (YouTube)Sam Cooke From a Classic B&W Clip of Him Singing His Greatest Song (YouTube)

By | December 11, 2011
When it comes to rock and roll history, yesterday and today are back-to-back doses of sadness for music fans. Yesterday marked the 44th anniversary of Otis Redding's death in a plane crash outside Madison, WI. Today marks 47 years since the great Sam… Read more »
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Top 10 Rhythm And Blues Songs From This Week, 1960

By | October 17, 2011
On this day in 1960, the Drifters' wonderful song, "Save the Last Dance for Me," topped the US Hot 100. Of the many singers who made hits with the Drifters, one of the best was Ben E. King, who sang on this single. … Read more »
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Founding Fathers: Pat Kelly

By | August 1, 2011
Pat Kelly - How Long Will It Take (Ember Records, 1969) Called the Sam Cooke of reggae for his sweet falsetto, Pat Kelly is a Founding Father who, among other things, once said "no" to the Beatles. Really? Read more »
Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: R.B. Greaves

By | July 13, 2011
R.B. Greaves (YouTube) A nephew of Sam Cooke who began his career as Sonny Childe (and the TNT's), R.B. Greaveswas an R&B Founding Father show scored a major hit in 1969. Tell Me All About Him Read more »
Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Arthur Conley

By | June 18, 2011
Arthur Conley in the Mid-'60s (YouTube) Known as "The Crown Prince of Soul," Arthur Conley was a Founding Father of R&B and a protege of Otis Redding, whose sound was a little like Sam Cooke. Tell Me More Read more »
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Founding Fathers: Dee Clark

By | June 16, 2011
Dee Clark - "Raindrops" (Vee Jay Records, 1961) … Read more »
Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: James Carr

By | June 9, 2011
James Carr (YouTube) A lesser-known but equally masterful singer of classic R&B, James Carr was a Founding Father who infused the secular with the soul of gospel. What Was His Story? Read more »