grouchygreg, Author at RareSoul.com

Ad For Chuck Jackson’s “Tell Him I’m Not Home”

This is a February 2, 1963 advertisement for Chuck Jackson’s classic single “Tell Him I’m Not Home.”

The track was released by Wand, which was a subsidiary Scepter Records.

Scepter was owned by Florence Greenberg, who was honored during the Grammy’s with the Trustee Award on Sunday night (January 31).

Greenberg’s labels recorded a variety of African-American artists including Dionne Warwick, Chuck Jackson and The Shirelles, who were the first female pop group to have a #1 pop single.

grouchygreg 02/02/2010

Soul Music Wax Facts

Jackie Wilson Dead; Body Guarded 24 Hours Due To Kidnap Attempt

Jackie Wilson died today (January 21, 1984) in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Wilson had been comatose and was hospitalized from 1975 until his death in 1984.

Wilson was performing his hit single, “Lonely Teardrops” at a Dick Clark show at the Latin Casino in New Jersey, in September of 1975 when he suffered a massive heart attack.

A battle over his finances broke out between Wilson’s wife, Harlean and lawyers Edward Adourian and Wayne Bryant, who up until 1978, had guardianship over Wilson and controlled his finances.

grouchygreg 01/21/2010

RareSoul Pix

January 19, 1973 For Barbara Mason’s ‘Give Me Your Love’

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.”

grouchygreg 01/19/2010

Rhythm&Blues

The Story Behind Little Richard’s “Lucille”

Little Richard recorded one of his biggest hits, “Lucille” today. According to Specialty’s notes on the recording, the session took place on (January 16, 1957).

“Little” Richard Penniman himself stated that “Lucille” was inspired by a drag queen named “Queen Sonya” in Macon, Georgia.

grouchygreg 01/16/2010

Soul Music Wax Facts

Teddy Pendergrass Funeral Details Revealed

The official public viewing for R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass will be held Friday (January 22, 2010) at 10 a.m. at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 West Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150.

The funeral will be held Saturday, (January 23, 2010) at 10 a.m., also at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

grouchygreg 01/14/2010