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Soul Serenade: The Tams, “What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)”

Soul Serenade: The Tams, “What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)”

Ken Shane January 31, 2013 1

The Tams began in 1960 and live on as Carolina Beach Music legends

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Soul Serenade: Barbara Lewis, “Hello Stranger”

Soul Serenade: Barbara Lewis, “Hello Stranger”

Ken Shane January 24, 2013 0

"Hello Stranger" was the first of several huge hits for Barbara Lewis

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Soul Serenade: Candy & The Kisses, “The 81″

Soul Serenade: Candy & The Kisses, “The 81″

Ken Shane January 17, 2013 1

Even in an era of dance crazes not every one took off

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The Popdose Interview: Sixto Rodriguez

The Popdose Interview: Sixto Rodriguez

Ken Shane January 11, 2013 1

Ken Shane sits down with newly rediscovered superstar Sixto Rodriguez

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Soul Serenade: The Elgins, “Heaven Must Have Sent You”

Soul Serenade: The Elgins, “Heaven Must Have Sent You”

Ken Shane January 10, 2013 0

The Elgins revived a name at Motown that the Temptations had discarded

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Soul Serenade: Ray Charles, “Hit The Road Jack”

Soul Serenade: Ray Charles, “Hit The Road Jack”

Ken Shane January 3, 2013 0

Ray Charles' move from Atlantic to ABC-Paramount paid enormous dividends

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Soul Serenade: The Artistics, “I’m Gonna Miss You”

Soul Serenade: The Artistics, “I’m Gonna Miss You”

Ken Shane December 27, 2012 0

The Artistics hit it big with their 1966 single "I'm Gonna Miss You"

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A Fan’s Notes: The Night Before Christmas

A Fan’s Notes: The Night Before Christmas

Ken Shane December 24, 2012 2

Peace on earth, and goodwill to all

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A Fan’s Notes: Favorite Albums of 2012

A Fan’s Notes: Favorite Albums of 2012

Ken Shane December 21, 2012 0

Ken Shane's favorite albums of the year

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Soul Serenade: Darlene Love, “All Alone On Christmas”

Soul Serenade: Darlene Love, “All Alone On Christmas”

Ken Shane December 20, 2012 3

Remembering Darlene Love's second greatest Christmas song

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