“New Orleans” was the hit that launched a career that’s still going strong
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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The Orlons opened with a trio of smashes before drifting apart
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Joe Tex was famous for his moves, great records, and his feud with James Brown
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Paying tribute to a recently departed soul legend
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The Brothers Johnson ruled the funk world in the ’70s
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Two new collections document the work of legendary artists on a legendary label
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In 1969 “Oh Happy Day” brought hope to a world badly in need of it
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Ken Shane’s favorite albums of 2014
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A new collection celebrates the resurgence of a legendary soul label
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When Sam Cooke died in ’64 he left behind his most important song
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R&B pioneer Charles Brown released a Christmas classic in 1960
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Tonight’s the Night was a small hit at the beginning of a Hall of Fame career
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Times have changed but Stevie Wonder’s message never will
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The legendary sessions finally get a complete release
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The Contours were one of the most high-energy acts ever signed to Motown
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The Chiffons scored big with a “fine” series in ’63
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The Pride of Providence scored a big hit in ’66
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A hit for Madeline Bell that was a bigger hit by a Motown supergroup
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The Intruders weren’t the biggest but they were the first for Gamble & Huff
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One great song, three great versions. Which is your favorite?
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Kim Weston – a Motown legend who could have had more
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The collected works of a legendary Memphis gospel soul label
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Johnnie Taylor covered Jimmy Hughes and made it his own
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Maximum funk from the pride of the Buckeye State
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Shorty Long’s should-have-been smash from 1966
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