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Ladies and gentlemen, I decided to present an extremely rare 7 incher by Willie Toliver. Willie Toliver is more known with the song entitled " Papa killed a chicken " which was included in various compilation called " Various Artists (Memphis 70) ".   Willie Toliver collaborated with the saxophonist Andrew Love who is a member of the Memphis Horns. Toliver released a single entitled " Bussom of love / Bit off more than I could chew " on Thin Dime Records from Memphis. Both of these songs were recorded at Mastercraft Studios, Memphis,TN.  Andrew Love " Bit off more than I chew " is a wonderful instrumental on which the saxophonist Andrew Love plays his instrument fantastically. Composed by Willie Toliver. Produced by Ben Couley and James Craft. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

This album is a private Lp which doesn't mention anything on the back cover of the vinyl record. I have also seen another album once in Japan. Bob Christy and Frank Wright was an unknown duet which was appeared in the early 80s. They performed in various clubs, hotels and restaurants at that time. Inside my copy there is a biography of Bob Christy  and Frank Wright . I discovered that Bob Christy is the composer/arranger under the name Robert O'Connor who co-wrote the famous song in the late 60s " Move in a little closer " which became a big success by Mama Cass Elliot. In fact Robert O'Connor  wrote this song for the unknown U.K group called Harmony Grass. Two months later Mama Cass Elliot released the same song in the USA. Robert O'Connor or Bob Christy Bob has lived and breatbed music since he was 7. It was then, back in Newark, New Jersey, that he began studying classical piano, finally he graduated from New York's prestigious Ju

Most of the fans of soul and funk music know Robert Whitfield more as " Goodie ". He used the name " Goodie " when collaborated with the famous funk group called Gap Band . He was born and raised in Dallas,Tx. He developed a love for music at an early age and became interested in the saxophone, flute, piano and guitar. He studied music composition, theory and saxophone from Jr. High through his college years. His earliest influences were gospel, jazz, 70’s R&B and funk. Although Jazz was Goodie’s true beginnings where he developed a keen sense of artistry, stage presence and entertaining, today he is known for his talents as a vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer. How many people really know that Robert Whitfield released a single before he collaborated with the Gap Band ? Robert Whitfield with his fantastic voice released a single entitled " Keep on dancing to the music / I write songs " on Monterey Records. Both songs were writte

B.L. Chris Meyer started working in the film and photography business at the age of 15 for Designer's Group, a communications design company in Houston, Texas. His first job was cleaning up film ends and organizing negatives. However, within a short time, he began directing and shooting projects for the company. In 1978 he went to work for KHOU-TV in Houston ,TX, at that time the 12th largest television market in the country. He was cast as the co-host and co-producer of a daily television magazine show called P.M. Magazine. In 1982 he was assigned to co-host a new live daily television talk-show program called Houston Afternoon. At that time he released the second album (first album was released in 1969) entitled " Ready, Willing and Stable " on Meca Music Co. It was recorded at ACA Studios, the oldest studio in Houston, Texas. Chris Meyer  collaborated with a pianist called  Shelton Berg .  Shelly  was teaching at a local college and was playing jazz in and around th

Dan Milner started his music career at the age of 6 taking piano lessons. At the age of 13 he started his own group, "The Visions" in Minneapolis. By the time he was 17, "The Visions" were a band in the Twin Cities playing all venues available. After two years of college majoring in music and art, Dan moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career without his fellow band members. Within six months, he once again formed a band; this one named "Pony". Gathering together 3 other members with the love for The Beatles, Dan created a group which started to gather a good following in the LA area. At the age of 21, Dan's group was signed to the famous William Morris Agency and one month later signed to 20th Century Records. After 2 years on the label, he became disenchanted with the producers of their first two albums and left that label and signed with Warner / Chappel roster as a composer. In 1978 Dan moved South to San Diego, and started managing the larg

Barry Wade Duke was born in 1954. Barry is a singer with a great voice as well as being a producer, composer and saxophone player. To understand more about Barry Duke I came in contact with Ron Henderson Jr. (the son of Ron Henderson Sr. who became known in the 70s with the group   Ron Henderson & Choice of Colour ). He has been performing since the age of 14 following in his dad's footsteps. He has performed, written and produced for various artists such as Jerry Butler, Al Wilson, The Platters, Brook Benton, Percy Sledge, Ron Henderson and The Choice of Colours, Major Lance, Archie Bell, Barry Duke, Billy Scott and many others. Ron told me:   Barry Duke is one of the most talented and dedicated producers, songwriters, and musicians I have ever come in contact with.  I am proud to say he is more than my partner, my friend, "he is my brother". Ron Henderson Jr. on stage Ron Henderson Jr. as he recalls, first started out recording with Barry in the early 80s and

Charnissa Jones was known as Charnissa. She started as a member of the female group called Sweet Hearts of Soul . This group sang on the background vocals for the album of Aretha Franklin entitled " Aretha in Paris " in 1968. Also she appeared along with the female group Raylettes for Ray Charles on background vocals. Later sadly she had problems with her voice. After of her voice rehabilitation, she sang for the U.S Navy Band. In the continued she had a chance to meet the producer Bud Reneau in Atlanta when she did a visit to a recording company. Then she did some demos and Columbia Records signed with her. However there were problems between the label and the management team. For this reason this collaboration stopped. So Bud Reneau helped Charnissa to release her first album in 1978 on Zeus Records. It was also released on Equity Records. It was recorded at East Avalon Studio, Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Produced by Bud Reneau. Arranged by Dr.and Mrs Alien Chastain