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James Brown Performing “Please, Please, Please” in 1956

Here is the Godfather of Soul, in 1956, performing his first hit single, "Please, Please, Please." King/Federal owner Syd Nathan thought that "Please, Please, Please" was a "piece of shit," but…
Posted by grouchygreg 02/04/2013
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JAMES BROWN HITS THE STUDIO FOR DEBUT; LABEL OWNER HATES RECORD

James Brown and The Famous Flames hit the studio for the first time today (February 4, 1956), under a deal with King Records. The first single James Brown and The…
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The Strangers Hit The Studio To Record Classic “My Friends”

The Strangers - "My Friends" R&B group The Strangers entered the recording studio today (December 28, 1953) and recorded their best known song and collectors item, “My Friends.”

The Strangers origins begin Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, where they originally hailed from.

The group was highly influenced by legendary 1950’s singing group The Swallows.

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Posted by grouchygreg 12/28/2009
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