The Dells – Wear it On Your Face

Special thanks to MARV GOLDBERG and MARV GOLDBERG’S R&B NOTEBOOKS a great place to learn about The history of Soul & R&B groups thanks Marv 🙂 The Dells started singing in 1953 in Harvey, Ill. They soon got a contract with Checker. Originally called the El Rays, they released “Darling I Know” soon afterwards. Later, they moved to VJ records of Chicago, and their fantastic career really took off. In a matter of years, they were the top group. Their smash hit, “Oh What A Nite” is now one of the all-time hits of R&B history. The group is composed of Jerry Funches, Michael McGIll, Verne Allison, Chas. Barksdale, and Marvin Junior.
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From Shout It Out 1977. A classically trained pianist, Patrice Rushen has spent great deal of time channeling her skills towards making great music. Won competition at the 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival put Patrice into the spotlight. The attention garnered from this earned her a contract with Prestige Records in 1973. Credits of Shout It Out Al McKayGuitar Charles MeeksBass Bill SummersPercussion James GadsonDrums Patrice RushenPiano, Clavinet, Piano (Electric
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