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Maurice McAlister (April 23, 1934 – November 11, 2017) – Baby You've Got It (1966)
This stellar jam by Maurice & The Radiants was produced by Billy Davis and co-written by the unsung singer/songwriter who recorded for Chess Records.
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Maurice McAlister (April 23, 1934 – November 11, 2017) – Baby You've Got It (1966)
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Cándido Camero (April 22, 1921 – November 7, 2020) – Thousand Finger Man (1979)
This proto-soulful house dancefloor masterpiece by the great Cuban percussionist was released on Salsoul Records during his brief stint as a disco star.
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Cándido Camero (April 22, 1921 – November 7, 2020) – Thousand Finger Man (1979)
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Rick Holmes (April 21, 1936 – August 21, 2015) – Remember to Remember (1981)
This epic, funky Black history lesson was produced and co-written by Roy Ayers and the legendary radio DJ who gave voice to Nat Adderley's Soul Zodiac…
Apr 22
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Rick Holmes (April 21, 1936 – August 21, 2015) – Remember to Remember (1981)
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Donald Baldwin (April 20, 1953 – April 4?, 2010) – Mary Ann (1976)
The Temptations' little known mid-seventies masterpiece was co-written by the unsung musical genius who also co-wrote their #1 R&B hit Happy People.
Apr 21
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Donald Baldwin (April 20, 1953 – April 4?, 2010) – Mary Ann (1976)
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Ruby Johnson (April 19, 1936 – July 4, 1999) – Why You Want To Leave Me (1968)
This phenomenal, upbeat jam was one of the unsung soul singer's final records, written by Ray Clark who is only known to have written this one song.
Apr 20
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Ruby Johnson (April 19, 1936 – July 4, 1999) – Why You Want To Leave Me (1968)
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Deon Jackson (January 26, 1946 – April 18, 2014) – I've Got So Much Love (1966?)
This upbeat anthem by the singer/songwriter whose records are Northern soul classics remained unreleased until 2016, written by Jackson and arranged by…
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Deon Jackson (January 26, 1946 – April 18, 2014) – I've Got So Much Love (1966?)
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Chris Bartley (April 17, 1947 – October 26, 2009) – Gotta Tell Somebody (About My Baby) (1967)
This phenomenal upbeat opening cut to the unsung soul singer's debut LP on Vando Records was written, arranged, and produced by Van McCoy.
Apr 18
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Chris Bartley (April 17, 1947 – October 26, 2009) – Gotta Tell Somebody (About My Baby) (1967)
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Bobby Robinson (April 16, 1917 – January 7, 2011) – At The Party (1980)
This classic old school hip hop jam by the Treacherous Three was co-written and produced by the great songwriter/producer and Harlem record store owner.
Apr 17
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Bobby Robinson (April 16, 1917 – January 7, 2011) – At The Party (1980)
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Lea Roberts (born April 15, 1946) – Find A Place (1973)
This superb funky jam by the unsung singer whose life remains a mystery was an LP-only cut, written by Edward Clay and arranged and produced by Wade…
Apr 16
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Lea Roberts (born April 15, 1946) – Find A Place (1973)
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George Jackson (March 12, 1945 – April 14, 2013) – Get Involved (1973)
The unsung staff songwriter at FAME Studios penned hundreds of songs including this powerful political anthem that we should all take to heart in 2024.
Apr 15
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George Jackson (March 12, 1945 – April 14, 2013) – Get Involved (1973)
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Tony Clarke (April 13, 1940 – August 28, 1971) – (They Call Me) A Wrong Man (1968)
The unsung singer/songwriter whose records became Northern soul classics co-wrote this phenomenal, epic tale of a life gone wrong.
Apr 14
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Tony Clarke (April 13, 1940 – August 28, 1971) – (They Call Me) A Wrong Man (1968)
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Ron Louis Smith (April 12, 1952 – January 21, 2012) – Make Me Know It (1978)
The unsung trumpet player who helped shape KC and the Sunshine Band's sound as head of their horn section wrote & produced this disco funk gem for his…
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Ron Louis Smith (April 12, 1952 – January 21, 2012) – Make Me Know It (1978)
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