A January 19, 1973 ad for Barbara Mason’s remake of Curtis Mayfield’s “Give Me Your Love.”
The song originally appeared on Mayfield’s landmark Superfly album.
Mayfield also produced Barbara’s version, in addition the B-side, a brilliant tune called “You Can Be With the One You Don’t Love.” (continue reading RareSoul.com)...
Ad For Wilson Pickett's single "Hey Jude"
The “Wicked” Wilson Pickett landed on the pop charts today (December 21, 1968) with a cover version of The Beatles’ track “Hey Jude.” It was a big deal, because at the time, The Beatles’ version was still on the charts. (continue reading RareSoul.com)...
Mickey & Sylvia
Mickey & Sylvia are best known for their timeless song “Love is Strange,” a Top 20 pop hit in 1957 and again as the B-side to “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” from 1988’s soundtrack Dirty Dancing.
The group split in 1962 when Mickey left for Paris. Sylvia continued recording, and married her husband Joe Robinson in 1964.
She hit again with 1973’s record “Pillow Talk,” and launched All Platinum with Robinson. (continue reading RareSoul.com)...
