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Soul Serenade: Freda Payne, “Band Of Gold”
Holland-Dozier-Holland left Motown in 1967 and started their own label. One of their best signings was singer Freda Payne
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Soul Serenade: The Friends Of Distinction, “Going In Circles”
Out of the ashes of the Hi_Fis rose two classic vocal groups; the 5th Dimension, and the Friends of Distinction
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Soul Serenade: Chuck Willis, “Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes”
Chuck Willis died while at the top of his game, but he left behind some classic records
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Soul Serenade: The Main Ingredient, “Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely”
The Main Ingredient turned tragedy into triumph and left behind some of the most indelible singles of the '70s
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A Fan’s Notes: Peter Gabriel, “New Blood – Live In London” (Blu-ray)
A new setting for some classic songs makes for one of the finest concert films in recent memory
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Soul Serenade: Jackie Wilson, “Lonely Teardrops”
Jackie Wilson was a superstar in the '50s and '60s. His signature song was the the 1958 smash "Lonely Teardrops."
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Wilco Added To Newport Folk Festival Lineup
Newport Folk Festival 2012 has returned to the tradition of presenting a Friday night concert before the Saturday and Sunday events get under way. There was no Friday night concert last year, but in
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A Fan’s Notes: Shelby Lynne – Narrows Arts Center, Fall River, MA
Shelby Lynne has been out on the road promoting last year's fine album "Revelation Road." Ken Shane was there when the tour hit Fall River,
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