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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
Posted inSoul Music

JAMES BROWN SUED FOR $106 MILLION OVER ALLEGED 1988 GUNPOINT RAPE

The Godfather of Soul was hit with a lawsuit from his former publicist today (January 7, 2005), who claimed that the legendary singer raped her at gunpoint in 1988. The…
Posted by grouchygreg 01/07/2013
Posted inRhythm&Blues Soul Music

James Brown Announces Tour of Nigeria

James Brown inked a deal to tour Nigeria, it was a announced today (November 21, 1970). The tour was sponsored by Phillip Morris Nigeria and consisted of five one night…
Posted by 11/21/2012
Posted inRhythm&Blues Wax Facts

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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