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Dorothy Berry
7,211 listeners
After a stint as one of Ray Charles' back up singers in The Raelettes, during the early 1960's she recorded solo for the west coa… read moreAfter a stint as one of Ray Charles' back up singers in The Raelettes, during the early 1960's she recorded solo for the west coast based Little Star, the Challenge label, as well as Charles' Tangerine imprint. She got her… read moreAfter a stint as one of Ray Charles' back up singers in The Raelettes, during the early 1960's she recorded solo for the west coast based Little Star, the Challenge label, as well as Charles' Tangerine imprint. She got her last name by becoming the wife of Richard Berry, the author… read more
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Jimmy Holiday
6,604 listeners
Jimmy Holiday (24-July 1934 - 15 February 1987) was an American soul singer, songwriter and producer. View wikiJimmy Holiday (24-July 1934 - 15 February 1987) was an American soul singer, songwriter and producer. View wikiJimmy Holiday (24-July 1934 - 15 February 1987) was an American soul singer, songwriter and producer. View wiki
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Vernon Garrett
7,979 listeners
Born: Jan. 18, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. When he was 15 he sang with local gospel groups like the Southern Wonders. Claude Jeter of t… read moreBorn: Jan. 18, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. When he was 15 he sang with local gospel groups like the Southern Wonders. Claude Jeter of the Swan Silvertones heard him when he opened for them and the Soul Stirrers. For a short time he w… read moreBorn: Jan. 18, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. When he was 15 he sang with local gospel groups like the Southern Wonders. Claude Jeter of the Swan Silvertones heard him when he opened for them and the Soul Stirrers. For a short time he was with the Swan Silvertones. He then went into the service … read more
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Roscoe Robinson
12,180 listeners
Roscoe Robinson (May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer. Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 19… read moreRoscoe Robinson (May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer. Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as The Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairf… read moreRoscoe Robinson (May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer. Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as The Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairfield Four. He began recording secular soul in the 1960s, and… read more
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Patty & The Emblems
32,209 listeners
Patty & the Emblems was an American pop group from Camden, New Jersey. The group was a one-hit wonder, scoring their only U.S. Top 40 h… read morePatty & the Emblems was an American pop group from Camden, New Jersey. The group was a one-hit wonder, scoring their only U.S. Top 40 hit with "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl", a number 37 hit in 1964. The group continued recordin… read morePatty & the Emblems was an American pop group from Camden, New Jersey. The group was a one-hit wonder, scoring their only U.S. Top 40 hit with "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl", a number 37 hit in 1964. The group continued recording singles until 1967, but never reached the same kind of suc… read more
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Marion Williams
10,790 listeners
Marion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices … read moreMarion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices in American music history. A powerful singer with a preternaturally broad range, able to reach the… read moreMarion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices in American music history. A powerful singer with a preternaturally broad range, able to reach the highest registers of the soprano range without losing eithe… read more
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Rodger Collins
8,047 listeners
Rodger Collins the funky legendary soul singer signed to Galaxy, a subsidiary of Fantasy Records, once topped the Rolling Stones on the Bil… read moreRodger Collins the funky legendary soul singer signed to Galaxy, a subsidiary of Fantasy Records, once topped the Rolling Stones on the Billboard's Hot 100 charts with "She's Looking Good" in 1967. "She's Lo… read moreRodger Collins the funky legendary soul singer signed to Galaxy, a subsidiary of Fantasy Records, once topped the Rolling Stones on the Billboard's Hot 100 charts with "She's Looking Good" in 1967. "She's Looking Good" was covered by greats such as Wilson Picket… read more
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Clara Ward
7,059 listeners
Clara Ward (April 21, 1924 - January 16, 1973) was a gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s a… read moreClara Ward (April 21, 1924 - January 16, 1973) was a gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s and 1950s as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward took the lead-sw… read moreClara Ward (April 21, 1924 - January 16, 1973) was a gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s and 1950s as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward took the lead-switching style used by male gospel quartets to new heights, l… read more
