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Brenda & The Tabulations
19,490 listeners
Brenda & the Tabulations were an R&B group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally composed of Brenda Payton, Eddie Jackson, Ma… read moreBrenda & the Tabulations were an R&B group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally composed of Brenda Payton, Eddie Jackson, Maurice Coates and Jerry Jones. The group changed its line-up around 1971, with two female backing s… read moreBrenda & the Tabulations were an R&B group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally composed of Brenda Payton, Eddie Jackson, Maurice Coates and Jerry Jones. The group changed its line-up around 1971, with two female backing singers brought in to support Brenda. The group had a series … read more
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The Stylistics
348,308 listeners
The Stylistics were one of the most well-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they comprised lead Russell Thompkins… read moreThe Stylistics were one of the most well-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they comprised lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herbie Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. They had their first U.S. hit in… read moreThe Stylistics were one of the most well-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they comprised lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herbie Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. They had their first U.S. hit in 1971 with "You're a Big Girl Now". Signing t… read more
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Barbara Mason
133,742 listeners
Barbara Mason (born August 9, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soul singer with several R&B and pop hits in the 1960… read moreBarbara Mason (born August 9, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soul singer with several R&B and pop hits in the 1960s and 1970s, best known for her self-written 1965 hit song "Yes, I'm Ready". Mason… read moreBarbara Mason (born August 9, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soul singer with several R&B and pop hits in the 1960s and 1970s, best known for her self-written 1965 hit song "Yes, I'm Ready". Mason initially focused on songwriting when she entered the music… read more
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The Dells
159,658 listeners
The Dells were an American doo-wop group. Formed in high school in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Mickey and Lucius McGill, under the name The El Rays. They… read moreThe Dells were an American doo-wop group. Formed in high school in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Mickey and Lucius McGill, under the name The El Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later … read more
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Billy Stewart
148,364 listeners
Billy Stewart (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American musical artist, with a highly distinctive scat-singing style, who enjoyed… read moreBilly Stewart (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American musical artist, with a highly distinctive scat-singing style, who enjoyed popularity in the early 1960s. Billy Stewart began singing publicly with his mother's group,… read moreBilly Stewart (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American musical artist, with a highly distinctive scat-singing style, who enjoyed popularity in the early 1960s. Billy Stewart began singing publicly with his mother's group, the Stewart Gospel Singers, as a teenager. He made the tran… read more
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The Temprees
73,086 listeners
A Memphis soul vocal trio. This polished group formed in 1970 and recorded for We Produce, a Stax offshoot. Band members Jasper "Jabbo… read moreA Memphis soul vocal trio. This polished group formed in 1970 and recorded for We Produce, a Stax offshoot. Band members Jasper "Jabbo" Phillips, Harold "Scotty" Scott, Deljuan "Del" Calvin rode a sumptuousl… read moreA Memphis soul vocal trio. This polished group formed in 1970 and recorded for We Produce, a Stax offshoot. Band members Jasper "Jabbo" Phillips, Harold "Scotty" Scott, Deljuan "Del" Calvin rode a sumptuously produced remake of the often-covered Five Royales/Shirelle… read more
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Mary Wells
464,265 listeners
Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer who defined the early sound of Motown Records in the early sixties.… read moreMary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer who defined the early sound of Motown Records in the early sixties. Along with The Miracles, The Temptations, The Supremes, and The Four Tops, Wells was said to have… read moreMary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer who defined the early sound of Motown Records in the early sixties. Along with The Miracles, The Temptations, The Supremes, and The Four Tops, Wells was said to have been part of the charge in black music onto radio stations … read more
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The Originals
138,213 listeners
There have been at least three groups called The Originals. 1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 196… read moreThere have been at least three groups called The Originals. 1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 1960s and 1970s. The group found modest success in the first half of the decade, often working as bac… read moreThere have been at least three groups called The Originals. 1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 1960s and 1970s. The group found modest success in the first half of the decade, often working as backup singers for recordings by artists such as Jimmy Ruffin (… read more
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The Delfonics
446,715 listeners
The Delfonics were the quintessential Philadelphia soul singing group, most popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Brothers William and… read moreThe Delfonics were the quintessential Philadelphia soul singing group, most popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Brothers William and Wilbert Hart formed the group with Richard Daniels, and Randy (Rudy) Cain in high school in the e… read moreThe Delfonics were the quintessential Philadelphia soul singing group, most popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Brothers William and Wilbert Hart formed the group with Richard Daniels, and Randy (Rudy) Cain in high school in the early 1960s. Richard Daniels one of the founding members wou… read more
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Brenton Wood
401,719 listeners
Brenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 26 July 1941; died 3 January 2025) was an American singer and songwriter… read moreBrenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 26 July 1941; died 3 January 2025) was an American singer and songwriter remembered for his two 1967 hits: "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign&q… read moreBrenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 26 July 1941; died 3 January 2025) was an American singer and songwriter remembered for his two 1967 hits: "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign". When he was a child, Wood's family moved west to… read more