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Soul Serenade: The Shirelles, “Mama Said”
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)”
"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”
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
The years fell away as Graham Parker & the Rumour stunned a RI crowd
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Soul Serenade: The Impressions, “Gypsy Woman”
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
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”
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)”
Wilson Pickett had a storied career with Atlantic Records in the '60s
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Soul Serenade: The Exciters, “Do-Wah-Diddy”
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
Amy Helm and her first-rate band had a big night in Fall River
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