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Krush began as a Waialua based band named " New Experience ". The members were Edwin Ramones, Wade Kuroiwa, Butchie Canencia and Macky Galibiso. In 1977 they changed their name to the “Fabulous Krush” when Yemun Chung one of the top talent managers, he took several members of New Experience and he added Bobby Gonzalez. They adopted a show band format and by summertime they opened at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. They did their own show until in 1980. In 1981 they released two albums "Fabulous Krush" which won two Hoku Awards and "Krush". Afterwards they recorded album entitled "Never felt so right" in 1982 on Mele Records. In this album, members were Ben Vegas, Bobby Gonzales, Butchie Canencia, Darryl Alvarico, Edwin Ramones, Jesse Gamiao, Macky Galibiso, Phillip Galaura and Wade Kuroiwa. I have chosen a brilliant track entitled " Leading lady ". Today, The Krush is back! Edwin Ramones, the leader of the three previous generati...

Ronnie LaShannon was more known as composer and producer than as singer. He collaborated for many years with Aretha Franklin. He wrote some songs for Aretha which became big hits such as " Baby, I Love You " and " I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) ". In 1976 he recorded single entitled " Where has our love gone " on Brunswick Records. Composed by himself and Tim Brown. Produced and arranged by Tony Valor. It sounds like Archie Bell. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Everybody down south knows about Frank-O, host of the radio show, The Frank-O Smooth Soul Show. He's also a columnist/record producer/label owner/singer/songwriter. Frank-O Johnson was born January 28, 1950 in Florance, Alabama. He wrote and recorded his first song at the age of 14. A song entitled “Your love is weaker than water”. From there he went on to such great music companies as Wishbone Productions, Dan Davis-The Teacher of the man, CBS producer Stax and Motown. He has written over 1000 records for many great artists such as the Temptations, Commodores, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, The Supremes, Ray Charles, Z.Z.Hill, Bobby Bland, Little Milton, Denise LaSalle, Johnny Taylor and his good friend Ernie Johnson. He wrote songs such as “ Lay me down”, “Come back kind of loving”, “Can we make love tonight” and “Ain’t no turning back” from the album “After all” by Bobby Bland. “ Lately” on the album Lover Boy by Johnny Taylor. He had three songs nominated for the Grammies, Ar...

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It was surprise for me , when I noticed that many collectors/ bloggers , don't really know that Bo & Ruth released a 7 incher entitled " Stay by my side / That's a bet " in 1977 on Claridge Records. Both tracks are not included on the album in 1976. I chose B side of the vinyl entitled " That's a bet ". Composed and produced by Bo Kirkland. Arranged by Hense Powell. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Toronto R&B singer Dianne Brooks was very much in demand as a backup vocalist in Toronto recording scene through the 1970s. She working for everyone from Anne Murray to Funkadelic , on the brilliant America Eats Its Young, recorded when the group lived in Toronto in the early '70s. She lent her voice to "Try A Little Harder" / "The Land" (GRT 1233-06), the impressive debut single of the Doctor Music gospel-R&B (and later jazz) group assembled by Doug Riley. (The earliest incarnation was essentially a studio group including Doug Riley, Steve Kennedy and guitarist Terry Bush from the Silhouettes, Mouse Johnson from the Soul Searchers, and a veritable choir of Toronto's top singers.) However busy Dianne was, the closest thing to a record release of her own during this period was a five-song set recorded in 1974 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for airplay at its radio stations across the country (LM 404). Interestingly, the material recorded f...

This single is not rare and is not expensive. However many collectors don't really know this group. Black Russian were Serge Kapustin , his wife Natasha and her brother Vladimir Shneider . They are dissident Soviet Jews who immigrated to the U.S. in 1976. The Motown label signed them (as one of its rare white acts) and issued their debut LP, Black Russian in 1980. Also Motown released a single entitled “ Leave Me Now ”. It is included on the album " Black Russian ". Music by Serge Kapustin and lyrics by Serge Kapustin and the great Allee Willis . Produced and arranged by themself. Note: The above posted single is not played in full Natasha Shneider died in 2008 .

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Ron Kenoly was born December 6, 1944 in Coffeyville, Kansas. Ron Kenoly is no other but Ron Keith. In fact, label executives changed his name to Ron Keith. After high school, Ron ventured to Hollywood. Faced with poor job prospects, he joined the Air Force in 1965. While in the military, Ron met and married his wife, Tavita. During this time he also joined the Mellow Fellows, a Top 40 cover band which toured military installations. In 1968 Ron left the Air Force and resettled in Los Angeles where he planned to seek his fortune in the music business. Over the next few years, Ron launched his career by singing demos of Jimmy Webb ("MacArthur Park") songs for the Audio Arts label. He also released his first single, "The Glory of Your Love (Mine Eyes Have Seen)," for the company. Ron Kenoly and Candy were the first act signed to Semper's Inner City label. Their " Lovely Weekend " single was a massive success selling close to 200, 000 copies. "The ...

Born to Mary Moore and Melvin Hendrex Snr., Dorothy was raised by her great grandmother. She began singing with The New Stranger Home Baptist Church Choir at the age of five, and, eventually, she became a soloist. While attending Jackson State University, she formed an all-female group called The Poppies with Fern Kinney, Petsye McCune and Rosemary Taylor. The group recorded for Columbia Records' Date subsidiary, reaching number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 with "Lullaby Of Love". Abortive solo singles for the Avco, GSF and Chimneyville labels followed Her career took off with a series of ballads for Malaco Records. " Misty Blue " (# 2 R&B, # 3 Pop) and " Funny How Time Slips Away " (the Willie Nelson penned song, # 7 R&B, # 58 Pop) scored in 1976, while " I Believe You " (# 5 R&B, # 27 Pop) charted the following year. Moore's recordings in the next few years were not nearly as successful as she succumbed in...

Willy Bridges has been contributing to the field of entertainment for many years. He was a member of several bands such as: Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Lloyd Price, and a host of others. He has recorded with several artists such as Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sonny & Cher, just to name a few, including our group Gladys Knight and The Pips. His record speaks for itself. He is definitely one of our world’s finest. He recorded one solo album. This album was recorded at Sigma Sound in 1977 and released on Buddah Records. Great musicians, helped Willy Bridges, such as Leon Pendarvis, Horace Otts and Kenny Williams on piano, Cornell Dupree and Jeff Mironov on guitars, Anthony Jackson and Wilbur Bascomb on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Seldon Powell on sax and Garnett Brown on trombone. Strings by Irving Spice & Co. I chose a great instrumental entitled " Riverside drive ". Composed by himself and Ivy G.Hunter. Produced by Ivy G.Hunter...