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Superbowl of Soul: The Saints Vs. The Colts

The 2nd Annual Superbowl of Soul: The Saints Vs. The Colts

The Colts – Never No More The Colts hailed from Bakersfield, California. They formed when three of the group members went to Los Angeles to attend L.A. City College. Their best known hit is “Adorable,” which was made famous by The Drifters.

The Saints – I’ll Let You Slide The Saints recorded for the Wigwam label. Their releases are very hard to find and trade for as much as $4,000. The group also has a track titled “I’ve Been Taken For A Ride” on Kent’s CD For Dancers Only. Listen and sound off!

grouchygreg 02/07/2010

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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

Around RareSoul.com Doo-Wop

D-Day Doo-Wop

Today (December 7) is Pearl Harbor Day, the day the Japanese attacked U.S warships off the coast of Hawaii in 1941.

In addition to pulling the U.S. into a world war, the action unwittingly spawned thousands of songs created and sung by men and women who were shipped off to defend their respective countries.

grouchygreg 12/07/2009