grouchygreg, Author at RareSoul.com

Philly International Inks International Distribution Deal With CBS

CBS International Records announced the launch of Philadelphia International Records in the United Kingdom and Europe today (November 3, 1973). The President of CBS International at the time was Walter…

grouchygreg 11/03/2012

Morning Scorchers

Morning Scorchers: Camelots – The Letter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ0HDp1NRW8

grouchygreg 11/02/2012

Wax Facts

Clarence Carter Opens Studio In Atlanta Today

Blind R&B singer Clarence Carter announced the opening of a recording studio in Atlanta today (October 26, 1974). Carter opened the 24 track studio, which was named Future Stars, also…

grouchygreg 10/26/2012

Rhythm&Blues

Ruby and The Romantics Record #1 Single “Our Day Will Come” Today

Ruby and The Romantics entered a recording studio today (October 25th 1962) and recorded their classic single "Our Day Will Come." The song's interesting rhythm came about after the group…

grouchygreg 10/25/2012

Soul Music

Al Green’s Lover Laid To Rest After Suicide In Soul Singer’s Mansion

Mary Woodson, the woman who threw a pot of boiling grits on soul singer Al Green and then committed suicide, was laid to rest today (October 24, 1974). Woodson, who…

grouchygreg 10/24/2012