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Soul Serenade: Brenda Holloway, “Every Little Bit Hurts”

Soul Serenade: Brenda Holloway, “Every Little Bit Hurts”

Ken Shane October 20, 2011 1

Brenda Holloway isn't often included in the discussion of great female Motown vocalists. Ken Shane tells us why she deserves to be

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Cratedigger: The Blues Project, “Projections”

Ken Shane October 30, 2010 0

The classic lineup of the Blues Project, led by Al Kooper and Steve Katz, made just one studio album. Fortunately, that album was the '60s classic "Projections."

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Cratedigger: Blood, Sweat & Tears, “Child Is Father to the Man”

Ken Shane December 19, 2009 10

There had never been anything quite like them. They weren’t the cute mop-tops or acid-fueled freaks that had risen to fame in recent years. The members of Blood, Sweat & Tears were seasoned music

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Song-Off Jr.: Gambling

Matchup Monkey July 13, 2009 6

One of the special treasures of living in Los Angeles or San Diego is knowing that the adult amusement park of Las Vegas is only a brief road trip away. While I’m waiting with

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