Barbara Lynn “Don’t Spread It Around” (Jamie 1286, R&B #35 Pop #93, 1964) First out the door: Barbara Lynn is a bad-ass. The Beaumont born Singer, Songwriter and Electric Guitarist celebrates her 74th Birthday today. A true R&B pioneer, she was one of the women that was determined to do it her way. Be that…
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Ruth Brown “Help A Good Girl Go Bad” (From the LP Ruth Brown ’65, 1965)
Ruth Brown “Help A Good Girl Go Bad” (From the LP Ruth Brown ’65, 1965) Miss Rhythm, The House That Ruth Built, Ruth Brown is that legend that always fought for her face time. 65 years after her debut on Atlantic Records, 70 years after she ran off and started her performing career, we celebrate…
Doris Troy “I’ll Do Anything (He Wants Me To Do)” (Calla 114, 1966)
Doris Troy “I’ll Do Anything (He Wants Me To Do)” (Calla 114, 1966) It’s of amazing wonder that Doris Troy actually qualifies as a One Hit Wonder. Her 1963 debut for Atlantic Records was her only entry into the Billboard Hot 100. For what would have been her 79th Birthday, we look at some of her…
Esther Phillips “Too Much Of A Man (To Be Tied Down)” (Roulette 7059-B,1969)
Esther Phillips “Too Much Of A Man (To Be Tied Down)” (Roulette 7059-B, 1969) As we draw back the light as a resource close to Christmas in the early days of Capricorn season, we continue to knock out Birthday Wishes. Today we celebrate the 80th Birthday of Capricorn Princess of Soul, Esther Phillips. Although she’s far often…
