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I had the pleasure to present Jeb Stuart about two years ago. His real name is Charles Jones from Memphis. There is a strange thing. This great singer never released an album. He released only singles from 1956 until 1989. I think he deserved more recognition. Today I'm presenting one more single entitled " Hey foxy lady /  Somebody's got a win " on Esquire International Records in 1984. This single was released as a 7 incher and a 12 incher respectively. Composed by himself. Produced and arranged by himself and Mike Levine. Music by Shaka Zulu Afro Rhythm Band. Only for those who appreciate hearing quality music . Superb vocals. Note: The above posted single is not played in full # You can see discography by Jeb Stuart here below www.sirshambling.com

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman is an American soap opera parody that aired in syndication from January 1976 to May 1977. The series was produced by Norman Lear, directed by Joan Darling and starred Louise Lasser. The series writers were Gail Parent and Ann Marcus. The TV Show's theme tune is an obscure disco song which was released on West End Records as a 7 incher and 12 incher respectively. It was recorded at Sigma Sound, Philadelphia. For one more time Vince Montana and Tom Moulton did a great work. West End Records released this single under the name Sounds of Inner City. The singer is an unknown artist called Dick Lee.  The song was written by Art Vallee, Max Spickol and Peter DeAngelis. Produced, arranged and conducted by Vince Montana Jr. Vocal Instrumental Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

Patryce Choc'let Banks was the lead female singer of the grammy nominated funk group Graham Central Station. She started singing at the age of three in her father's Babtist Church. The beginning of her professional career started upon graduation from Dorsey High with the “Doodletown Pipers,” an “All American” type group of youngsters. With the Pipers she traveled the US and Canada performing in concerts and appearing in a televised series of “Doodletown Piper” Holiday specials. In the continue Dick Griffey became manager of Patryce. He helped her to do an introduction to the group Sly & The Family Stone, where she met Larry Graham bassist of the group. This meeting was the beginning of her successful career of Graham Central Station. Meanwhile with the group she travelled in the USA and Europe and appeared on TV including " Soul Train " , " Rock Consert ". Later she decided to leave from the group for a solo career. She recorded her debut solo album

Millicent A.Braden a.k.a Miche Braden (born 1953)  is a singer of jazz music, songwriter, musician, actor and also she is a musical & artistic director of PMP Enterprise. She has toured Japan, France, Belgium and across the U.S. appearing in numerous concerts & stage productions. She has portrayed many of the greatest diva’s of the 20th century including Billie Holiday (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill), Ma Rainey (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), & Bessie Smith (The Devil’s Music) serving as musical director/arranger for these productions as well. She is presently the Minister of Music at UFC New Brunswick, Elder Kevin E. Taylor, Pastor. Miche Braden is niece of bassist Jim Hankins who also was a cast member of " The Devil Music ". Jim Hankins, Scott Trent, Miche Braden and Anthony Nelson She collaborated with Wendell Harrison several times as backing vocalist. First in 1980 on the album " Organic dream " on Wenha Records at The Wenha S

Some days ago I presented the song " Destiny ". One of the versions was by Loyal Garner . She is the " Lady of love " of Hawaii and twice honored as the " Na Hoku Hanohano " female vocalist of the year in 1982 and 1993 respectively. She released a single entitled " Destiny / Love me slowly " probably in 1980 on Paradise Records. The flip side of the vinyl record 45 is one of the best mid-tempo songs ever called " Love me slowly ". It was written by Jeff Phillips . " Destiny " and " Love me slowly "  were included on the self-titled album which released on the same label. It was recorded at Conway Studios in Hollywood. The musicians were Al Ciner and Tom Rotella on guitars, Bill Cuomo on keyboards, Carlos Vega on drums, Wayne Nelson on bass. Background vocals by Laura Creamer , Linda Dillard , Len Gale and Gino Cunico . Arrangements by Al Ciner, Frank Day and David Kauahikaua

I was the first blogger in the world who presented Jesse Davis and his album entitled " The Man From Camp Nine " which released in 1983 on Essence Records. I presented an article for Jesse Davis two years ago. Today I'm presenting one more album by Jesse Davis called " Hollywood Gypsies "  which was released in 1979 on Essence Records. I want to mention that " Hollywood Gypsies " is one of my favorite albums. It was recorded at Studio West & Musicreation, San Diego. The musicians were Carl Evans Jr. and Mike Woffard on piano, keyboards, Ron Ogden on drums and congo, Steve O'Connor on guitar. Backing vocals by Shirley Saunders, Marquerita Page, Nathan East and Bob Ward. Arranged and conducted by Steve O'Connor. Produced by Steve O'Connor and Jesse Davis. Great solo guitar by Steve O'Connor on " It takes loving ". Steve O'Connor is well known for not only his masterful jazz guitar work but as a c

Today many people know the song " Destiny " from the group Woods Empire.  This song was included on the album " Universal love " in 1981 on Tabu Records. It was released as a single  " Universal Love / Destiny ". Also it was released as a single (stereo/mono) on the same label. Produced by David N.Crawford. However, how many people really know that the original recording was by the American country/pop group " The Exile " in 1979 ? The song was written by  James P.Pennington and Linda Lee Lawley. The Band released an album entitled " All there is " in 1979 on Warner Bros Records and " Destiny " was included on the album. Today I want to present another version and more rare of " Destiny " by Loyal Garner from Hawaii. Loyal Garner (born 1946) the " Lady of love " of Hawaii was de facto leader of the four Local Divas. She got her nickname when she played host to the Muscular Dystrophy Associatio