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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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No question the British "Northern Soul" crowd consistently displays good taste and erudition in music... for us in Chicago, of course, the Dells (and Curtis Mayfield, the ChiLites, so many other great soul stars, as well as Muddy Waters, Bo, and all the other Chess blues artists) are part of our hometown heritage. Thanks for posting.
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got the 45 out of an old juke box.............smile .error try agian
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Absolute class. Marvin Junior is certainly one of the coolest man of all times. KTF.
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Awesome!
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This song was on my 1st ever MOD album I bought in 1984 "Purple Hearts from pastures gone" if I am not mistaken ? and still have it in the storeroom .
Awesome tune...............
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tuneeeeeeeeeeee..what a classic
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takes me back to late 1970 at the wheel . great sound but i think i used to sit this one out if it came on in the early hours as my legs had gone by then . flynny hepher and me having a great time . regards jimmy liddy .was "run for cover" played after this as that one reminds me of the mecca about late 1971 . may be wrong .but so long ago
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takes me back to late 1970 at the wheel . great sound but i think i used to sit this one out if it came on in the early hours as my legs had gone by then . flynny hepher and me having a great time . regards jimmy liddy
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Timeless piece of music....love it.
luvhurtsxoxo 1 year ago 4
Have they ever made a bad record? not a chance!
bobbybee100 10 months ago 3