SUMMERTIME &TO LOVE, TO LOVE- BILLY STEWART

Billy Stewart (3/24/37-1/17/70) recorded an album of classics in 1966 titled "Billy Stewart Teaches Old Standards New Tricks" which yielded the hit "Summertime". His unique vocal ability gave the song a whole new interpretation. The 'B' side to it was another fine ballad, "To Love, To Love" that is noteworthy and included in this post. Billy Stewart died tragically in a car accident on January 17,1970. Even though he is no longer here, his great music lives on and is enjoyed by a new generation of fans.

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Music

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• Billy Stewart
• Soul
• R&B
• Summertime
• To Love
• Chess Records
• Chicago Soul

[bankman58]

I don't know the reason why this record was pressed on the late 50's style label, perhaps the pressing plants were using up old labels that they had in stock, much like how some of the Tamla and Gordy (Motown)records from the late 60's were pressed on the early style label until they were used up.

[packard400]

thats really COOL.....that old label. Definitely NOT the label that CHESS used in 1966! It was a multi colored one...like your other Billy Stewart singles. Later ones might have been the light blue Chess label, but that one there is really a rarity! (and yes..they were probably using up old labels......now and again, you find a "maroon script" VeeJay label single with a master number from after late 1959 (when they went to the black/oval/rainbow design...)

[darrell60302]

great song from summer 1966, brings back memories of chicago summer of 1966

[kingpleasure]

Thank you so much for posting these Billy Stewart gems. I can't think of too many other artists whose music has affected me so much emotionally all my life as Billy Stewart has. He had the ability to reach the depths of one's soul. His early death was a great loss to the worrld.

[RRECE]

Chess records Chicago original I think this will be a good remake for Mary J Blige

[jody808]

i treasure the lp of this song, Billy Stewart could sing anything

[ioxxd90]

I have this on the Black label. I like side 2 better. To Love To Love........Thanks for sharing. FYI. I arranged a hymn "Amazing Grace" ...it has that BIlly Stewart flavor to it. .....

[MagcialWorldOfMusic]

Nice song, I'm glad you enjoyed it every step of the way. I got a question, why did they had the song with the blue Chess label from the late 50's pressing? This is a rare find, I have several Chess 45 with that same design, but other songs with that are found on the black Chess label and the blue/white label as well. This one is a rare 50's pressing of a 60's classic.