An overlooked group, a legendary producer, and a songwriter I should have gotten to know better
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 1965 the jazz pianist scored the first in a string of pop hits
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The brothers from Providence had their first big hit in 1973
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Legends, upstarts, and an honored but absent guest at this year’s festival.
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The Persuaders recorded a big hit of their own and original versions of hits for others
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Superstars, secret stars, rising stars, and a ghost from the past hovering over it all.
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The Manhattans were leading purveyors of romantic soul over a decades-long career
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After two quick smash hits the Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose began to fade from view
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The one single that Frank Wilson released is one of the most collectible records in history
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Brian Wilson and his band played a dazzling show in Boston last week
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A new compilation from Omnivore shines a light on an unjustly forgotten soul singer
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Timmy Thomas’ 1972 plea for understanding remains as timely today as ever
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Norman Whitfield and the Velvelettes were a match made in soul music heaven
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The Undisputed Truth’s hit was one of many in the storied career of producer Norman Whitfield
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The new film about Brian Wilson is a triumph
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“I’d Rather Go Blind” was a B-side that practically defined the R&B genre
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All of the Kings of the blues guitar are gone now. We lost Freddie King back in 1976, and then Albert King in 1992. The most renowned member of this…
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Dorothy Moore delivered a big hit in 1976 and didn’t stop there
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Rare Earth scored big with two Temptations covers, and more
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The world of music lost a giant when Ben E. King died last week
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The 5th Dimension had one of their biggest hits with a Bacharach-David classic
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“Will It Go Round In Circles” was one of the biggest hits in a legendary career
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Ken Shane pays tribute to Percy Sledge, the great Southern soul singer who we lost this week
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The Cookies had hits of their own, sang on others, and influenced the group that changed the world
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No Pier Pressure is another triumph in a legendary career
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“That Lady” was a crowning moment in a legendary career
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A Tarantino film gave a whole new meaning to a ’56 Coasters hit
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The sweet sound of early Philly Soul raced up the charts in ’67