In the early ’70s Stevie Wonder unleashed a trio of classic albums
Ken Shane
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Ken Shane lives in Narragansett, R.I. He is a freelance writer and far and away the oldest Popdose writer. In fact, he may be the oldest writer, period. He wants you to know that he generally does not share his colleagues' love for the music of the '80s, and he does not forgive them for loving it. (Ken passed away in November 2022. R.I.P. —Ed.)
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In 1974 William DeVaughn laid a massive slab of inspiration on the world
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The scoreline for Ketty Lester reads one classic hit record and a respectable acting career
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Bobby Womack has entered the twilight of his legendary career
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William Bell was one of the pioneers of the Stax sound
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Al Wilson is remembered for “Show and Tell” but his first classic came years earlier
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War was one of the biggest bands on the planet in the ’70s
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The Tams began in 1960 and live on as Carolina Beach Music legends
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“Hello Stranger” was the first of several huge hits for Barbara Lewis
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Even in an era of dance crazes not every one took off
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Ken Shane sits down with newly rediscovered superstar Sixto Rodriguez
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The Elgins revived a name at Motown that the Temptations had discarded
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Ray Charles’ move from Atlantic to ABC-Paramount paid enormous dividends.
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The Artistics hit it big with their 1966 single “I’m Gonna Miss You”
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Remembering Darlene Love’s second greatest Christmas song
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Ken’s Shane annual gift guide
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Booker T & The MG’s never equaled the success of their first record
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In ’66 the Young Rascals hit big with Good Lovin’. A year later Groovin’ made them legends.
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They often called him Speedo. Mr. Earl Carroll passed away this week.
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Ken Shane counts his blessings with a little help from Sam & Dave
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The outstanding career of Bill Withers is finally getting some overdue recognition
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The Silhouettes scored big with their one and only hit
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“We made it up as we went along,” McCartney said. Sadly, it often shows.
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The Drifters were legendary for their music, and their story
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All In the Family was one of the most important shows in television history
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The Intruders were one of the most important groups in soul music history.
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Lou Rawls is remembered as a great entertainer. He was an equally great soul singer.