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Two years ago, I presented Joe Ferry and the single entitled " I'm Sorry " on DawnSongs LTD Records. It was released in 1977. As I have already mentioned in the same year Joe Ferry along with his brother Bob Ferry released a single under the name The Ferry Brothers entitled " Til Mornin' Comes / Dawn " on the same label. Both of these songs were recorded at RCA Studios, NYC. Arranged and produced by Bob Ferry. I have chosen the song " Til Mornin' Comes ". It was written by Joe Ferry. Finally I want to mention that Joe Ferry released a single entitled " Follow my lead / Pretty lady ". It was released in the same year on the same label. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Tyrone Dickerson Serenity was an obscure soul funk gospel band. The band was formed by the songwriter, singer Tyrone Dickerson . Some members of the band were Tyrone Dickerson, the guitarist  Phillip Ratliff  and the songwriter  Joseph   DuVal Ross .  Tyrone Dickerson became known as a songwriter. He has written songs for many artists. He has served as music director for Yolanda Adams and Ben Tankard . He has also collaborated with Regina Belle ,  Kirk Whalum, Twinkie Clark, Marvin Winans, Chicago Mass Choir and many others. The band probably released their first single in 1983 entitled " Tired Of This / Perfect Way ". Both of these songs were recorded at Solid Sound Recording Studio, Hoffman Estates, Il. I have chosen the great song entitled " Tired Of This ". Lyrics was written by Phillip Ratliff and DuVal Ross. Music was written by Phillip Ratliff. Performed by themselves. Tyrone Dickerson sang the other song " Perfect Way ". Serenity rele

St.Clair Pinckney was a great saxophonist. He was born in 1930. He was a member of The James Brown Orchestra and The J.B.'s. He joined in the band in the early 70s and since he performed with this band. In the late 80s he released two albums on Ichiban Records entitled " Do you like it " in 1987 and " Private Stock " in 1989 respectively. Today I'm presenting the second album from 1989. This album was recorded at Sound Lab, Atlanta, GA. except for the song " From The Head " at The Hut, Augusta, GA. Some great musicians appeared in this album such as Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis on tenor sax, Fred Wesley on trombone, Marc McCreary on keyboards. Also Tim Nash on drums,   Jean-Marc Porson on bass, Jack Linge on guitar, Ted Dortch on alto sax and Buzz Amato on keyboard solo. Produced by St.Clair Pinckney. I have chosen two tracks entitled " Night Stroller " and " A Summer Night ". You can see St.Clair Pinckney a

William Carl "Fats" Gaines was born in Coffeyville, Kansas. He has played trumpet and alto saxophone. Fats is mostly known for his leading ability. He organized his first group called Fats Noisy Seven  in elementary school . His career started during World War Two, in the 767th Army Air Force Band as a sousaphone player. He played trumpet in army swing band. In the 70s he formed a band called Fats Gaines Orchestra . The band featured in many Social Clubs in the Bay area such as The Knights of Honor , The Spiders , The Thirteen Charms , Los Amigos , C.B.Communicators , Metronomes , Fifty Sports Man's , The Jolly Glow , The Jolliets .  This band was one of the best big bands based in San Francisco. The members of the band were the same members for the past four and a half years. The band released his first album under the name Fats Gaines Orchestra plays Today and Yesterday on Avamar Records. It was recorded at Wahlberg Recording Studios , San Francisco. In this album ap

Brenda Vaughn is a great singer from Oakland, California. She is also songwriter and music coordinator. She was born in 1958. She started singing at the age of 4. Later, she entered in the Gospel Jazz Choir of the Merrit College under the direction of Jackie Hairston . She started her professional career as a singer in several spots such as Dock of The Bay, Ivey’s In Jack London Square, Erles Solano Club, The Hyatt Regency and later Geoffrey’s Inner Circle. When she became known in her area, the label Pashlo Records spotted her and signed with her. In the early 80s she released her first single entitled " Ready or not (I'm falling in love again) / Nature's calling ". I want to note that " Ready or not (I'm falling in love again) " is one of my favorite songs. This great song was written by Richard McGowan , Chris Burns and Brenda Vaughn. Arranged by Richard McGowan, Chris Burns and Vernon Black . Produced by Richard McGowan, Chris Bur