I’ve written about the Exciters before in this column, back in 2013. But that story was more of a reminiscence about my first band and a song called “Do-Wah-Diddy” that…
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“Sloopy” was a bigger hit for the McCoys but the Vibrations got there first
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Barbara Lewis scored some massive hits but her 1968 non-hit is right for today
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A new compilation from Omnivore shines a light on an unjustly forgotten soul singer
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“That Lady” was a crowning moment in a legendary career
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The Pride of Providence scored a big hit in ’66
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“Hello Stranger” was the first of several huge hits for Barbara Lewis
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The Drifters were legendary for their music, and their story
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The Jarmels only had one hit, but it was a big one. “A Little Bit of Soap” climbed to the upper reaches of the Pop Chart in September, 1961.
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Ken Shane celebrates the life and music of songwriter/producer Jerry Ragovoy who died this week at age 80.
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Just when Freddie Scott decided to give up on recording and focus on songwriting, an opportunity came along to record a song that would change his life.
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In 1966 the legendary songwriter/producer Jerry Ragovoy found himself with a full orchestra and free studio time. He certainly made the most of it.
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Solomon Burke was known as the King of Rock and Soul. When he died last Sunday, he left behind a long string of soul classics. Ken Shane remembers.
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Garnett Mimms and the Enchanters had a massive hit in 1963 with “Cry Baby,” but it’s a less well known 1964 b-side by the group that has stuck in Ken Shane’s memory.
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