The Winstons - "Color Him Father" (1969)

The Winstons were a 1960s funk and soul music group, based in Washington, D.C., who are most notable for recording a track called "Color Him Father" recorded in 1969, backed with a B-side entitled "Amen, Brother", probably the most sampled record of all time. Midway through the track there is a drum solo (performed by G.C. Coleman) which has been sampled and used in thousands of hip-hop, pop, drum and bass and jungle tracks.[1] This beat is known as the "Amen break", after the song. Their famous Amen break can be heard in thousands of songs, for example "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A.

The "Color Him Father" disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold record awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America on 24 July 1969.

The Winstons line-up included:

Gregory C. Coleman (vocals, drums)
Ray Maritano (vocals, alto saxophone)
Quincy Mattison (vocals, lead guitar)
Sonny Pekerol (vocals, bass guitar)
Richard Lewis Spencer (lead vocals, tenor saxophone)
Phil Tolotta (second lead, organ)
The Winstons toured as backup for The Impressions

Notable songs:

"Color Him Father" -- (1969, Billboard Hot 100 # 7)
"Amen, Brother" -- (1969)
"Jigga What?" -- (1969)
"Love of The Common People" -- (1969, Billboard Hot 100 # 54)

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[femmesusan1]

They should play this song by 7th grade for every single young man in America. It might make them think--if they ever have a child or marrry a woman w/ a child, this is how to be a father. Be a real man. Kids need fathers. Not wife beating players.

[TheBacmaster]

@femmesusan1 AMEN!

[tefnutbellsouthnet]

Wonderful song respecting and honoring wonderful men. Let us spread the love and teach the young of this song.

[TheBacmaster]

@tefnutbellsouthnet AMEN!

[Danoc918]

What a great song.

[rickr442]

As much a mission statement as a great song.

[coolcalify]

OH! I was only 14years old, just becoming a man!!

[mssquirrely]

@ILoveOleSchool Woww! that's sad...well you learned/learn from his/her mistakes. Although I had no dad in the home I've always loved this song. My mom did her best to fill those shoes, not always good but I am appreciative. Hope all is well, Peace

[peterzang]

if you're not crying there's something wrong with you

[ILoveOleSchool]

I say good for everyone that had a goos steep-father because mine was mean as hell to me and my siblings. It's sad when you have a man like that around and your mother put him before you.

[2tallsmall]

Great song....I loved my father and step-father....They both taught me about life thru their triumphs and mistakes...

[debalvarez3]

Great song!!! It my dad's song!