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Soul Serenade: The Shirelles, “Mama Said”

Soul Serenade: The Shirelles, “Mama Said”

Ken Shane May 16, 2013 0

1961 was a big year for the Shirelles, and many other artists

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Soul Serenade: The Stylistics, “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)”

Soul Serenade: The Stylistics, “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)”

Ken Shane May 9, 2013 1

"Stop, Look, Listen" began a chart roll for the team of the Stylistics and producer Thom Bell

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Soul Serenade: Major Lance, “Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um”

Soul Serenade: Major Lance, “Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um”

Ken Shane May 2, 2013 1

Major Lance, with some help from Curtis Mayfield, scored big in the '60s

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A Fan’s Notes: Graham Parker and the Rumour, The Met Cafe – Pawtucket, RI

A Fan’s Notes: Graham Parker and the Rumour, The Met Cafe – Pawtucket, RI

Ken Shane April 26, 2013 2

The years fell away as Graham Parker & the Rumour stunned a RI crowd

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Soul Serenade: The Impressions, “Gypsy Woman”

Soul Serenade: The Impressions, “Gypsy Woman”

Ken Shane April 25, 2013 2

Following Jerry Butler's departure the Impressions found their footing with their first single

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A Fan’s Notes: Los Lobos, Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA

A Fan’s Notes: Los Lobos, Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA

Ken Shane April 19, 2013 2

Working without a set list Los Lobos just let it rip in Fall River

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Soul Serenade: Martha & The Vandellas, “Come And Get These Memories”

Soul Serenade: Martha & The Vandellas, “Come And Get These Memories”

Ken Shane April 18, 2013 0

Martha & the Vandellas had their first hit with their second Gordy single

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Soul Serenade: Wilson Pickett, “Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won’t Do)”

Soul Serenade: Wilson Pickett, “Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won’t Do)”

Ken Shane April 11, 2013 0

Wilson Pickett had a storied career with Atlantic Records in the '60s

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Soul Serenade: The Exciters, “Do-Wah-Diddy”

Soul Serenade: The Exciters, “Do-Wah-Diddy”

Ken Shane April 4, 2013 0

Manfred Mann made it big, the Exciters made it first

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A Fan’s Notes: Amy Helm, Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA

A Fan’s Notes: Amy Helm, Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA

Ken Shane March 29, 2013 1

Amy Helm and her first-rate band had a big night in Fall River

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