The Valadiers were Motown's first official white group, but fooled everybody because lead singer Stewart Avig's voice sounded so black. Despite recording a multitude of songs between 1960 and 1963, they only had three singles released, their huge hit "Greetings This Is Uncle Sam", released in October 1961 on the Miracle label, and their two follow ups, "Because I Love Her", in May 1962, and "I Found A Girl" in January 1963, both on the Gordy Label.
OMG!!!! You and I must be the only people who have the demo copy of this 45!! hahahaha. My momma brought it home to me from Nighthawk at WOOK in DC. Wow!!!
Great choice. Were they the first white group signed
to Motown? Thanks for sharing.
BarneyUSMC 1 year ago
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The Valadiers were Motown's first official white group, but fooled everybody because lead singer Stewart Avig's voice sounded so black. Despite recording a multitude of songs between 1960 and 1963, they only had three singles released, their huge hit "Greetings This Is Uncle Sam", released in October 1961 on the Miracle label, and their two follow ups, "Because I Love Her", in May 1962, and "I Found A Girl" in January 1963, both on the Gordy Label.
retep13 1 year ago
There's loads on Ebay, must have been re-issued or Bootlegged
steveluigi01 1 year ago
OMG!!!! You and I must be the only people who have the demo copy of this 45!! hahahaha. My momma brought it home to me from Nighthawk at WOOK in DC. Wow!!!
mcoldskool 2 years ago
@mcoldskool -- Too bad Barry didn't let them cut loose with something like "Greetings"...
OdysseyLoungeA2 1 year ago
GREAT SONG
5121949 3 years ago 2
Gordy 7013 - The Valadiers - I Found a Girl / You'll Be Sorry Someday - 1963
retep13 3 years ago