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Well, he deserves every dollar he gets. He represents the heart and soul of American music, listen to him!

Thanks to you all for your wonderful comments. Our goal is to make sure that this music lives on and continues to enrich the lives of people all over the world!

Doo Wop forever!!

Yes, we are making history! I think Sam Cooke would be proud, and we are singing on behalf of countless musical greats who are no longer here, or, who, for whatever reason, do not have the opportunity to put it out there as we do; long live, Clyde McPhatter, Little Willie John, Frankie Lymon, Oti...

Wow, very interesting comments. My experience with this man has been all positive. For 15 years, I produced the LA Malcolm X Festival, Prof T'Shaka came down on more than one occasion and blessed us with his wisdom and charm. As an independent thinker, I never trip on one personality, I always t...

Another of the great groups in soul history. Another sad note as this lead vocalist, George "Smitty" Smith died very young, just like the great Donald McPherson of the Main Ingredient. Yet, in this case, in stepped another gifted vocalist, Mr. Gerald Alston. This song was released again, in the 1...

The Manhattans, they never really get their proper credit; if you ever see them live, they always take the show, no matter who they appear with. The lead singer, Gerald Alston is one of the greatest voices in the history of soul music. During each show, the group leaves the stage, and Gerald sin...

Really, I sung this one with my boyhood group, the Uptowners, from New Orleans. We used to hum it and a slew of others in the streets of the old French Quarters. Used to hustle our nickles and dimes, never left broke. Those were the days..

I wasn't even born them, but he is one of my all time favorite vocalist, his voice is almost unbelievable! I have found someone to place next to Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Clyde McPhatter and the late, great Johnny Adams, another vocalist people should research out of New Orleans..

i just finished reading his bio, "Fever" and its great to finally see him get some recognition, his voice is one of American music's all time best, up there with Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Roy Hamilton and other greats. He was best friends with Levi Stubbs of the four tops, sung with Count Basie...

No one, I repeat, no one can compete with the "Original" author of this song, Charles Brown! There is a thing called soul, and it has very little to do with vocal acrobatics, or vocal ability; but much to do with life experiences, the blues of life, social/environmental circumstances, etc. If yo...

Black artist of Sam's time were reflecting, in their music, the tenor of their times. Sam worked hard to break down barriers in music and society. He took care of his business too; opening his own label, producing himself and others, starting his own publishing firm; all at a time when a Black ma...

It is clear that a concerted effort has been made to destroy "Soul Music". The downfall of our classic music has helped the culture pimps control the minds of our youth through the mindless trash they push on radio. Many have sold us out also by taking money from those who've played a role in thi...

@checkers1245 , that's because you don't know your history. Tito started playing the guitar when he was eight years old. They were all very talented, they actually sung acapella harmony, which is not easy to do. No need to put the others down, they are brothers and all contributed to the success...

I had the distinct pleasure of performing in 2007 on the same show as this great, underrated, under appreciated artist, the Al Wilson. It was fantastic occasion for me cause I had loved this song as a child. His voice was still great and this song will keep his memory alive for all times!

My vibe tells me you are an intelligent person. And I dig the passion we speak with via this medium. I ask, should fear all people who wear traditional Muslim garb and board airplanes? Mr. Williams is a Black man living in a society with a history of discrimination. He is the last person who shou...

There is a classic book called, "Sweet Soul Music" by a writer name Peter Guralnick, and Solomon Burke was featured throughout the book. He was an amazing man who had multiple talents in addition to his singing. There is also a new documentary on the life of Solomon Burke called, "Everybody Need...

Enchantment, for some strange reason, is one of the most underrated vocal groups of all time; they could hold their own with any of the others out there; and Emanuel Johnson (the lead vocalist) is widely respected as one of the greatest tenors of all time, up there with Eddie Kendricks, Russell T...

The photo above does not include Gerald Alston, who sings the lead on this one. Gerald took he place of George "Smitty" Smith, who passed away at the tender age of 31. Gerald actually sung at his funeral, George was the original lead singer for the Manhattans, going all the way back to the early ...

This is Johnny Taylor's version of Sam Cooke's song. And Sam did record it. Sam had his own recording label, and Johnny Taylor was signed to the label, as was Bobby Womack and his brothers, and many other great artists of the early sixties. Johnny Taylor followed Sam Cooke in the gospel group the...

There is a video collection called, "Soul of the Church". Its a (2) disc set from a tv show based in Chicago from 1962-1965. the show, called, "TV Gospel Time" featured some of the greats in Gospel music during that time, and was hosted by people like Rev. James Cleavland. Google in the title of...