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Sir Mack Rice – Dark Skin Woman Part 1 – Truth 1975

Sir Mack Rice (Bonnie Rice) is one of the more prominent soul songwriters having written songs performed by groups such as The Staples Singers, Ike and Tina Turner, Albert King, Etta James, Wilson Pickett and many others. Sir Rice started working out of detroit in the 50’s with groups such as the Falcons. Rice really came into his niche when he started writing for the Stax label. Songs such as “Cheaper to Keep Her”, which was covered by Johnnie Taylor and “Mustang Sally”, which he originally recorded as a solo artist have since been recorded by countless R&B acts.

Ron Preyer – Balitmore – Shock 1978

Quincy Jones – Money Runner – Reprise 1972

Stevie Wonder – Too High – Tamla – 1973

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Rev Billy Robinson – Just Remember – HOB Is Gospel

Oliver Sain – Bus Stop – Abet – 1974

Midnight Movers UNLTD. – Truck’ in’ – Renee – 1972

Bill Withers – The Gift Of Giving – Sussex – 1972

Lou Courtney – I Can Always Tell – Riverside – 1966

Marvin Gaye – You’re The Man Part 1 – Tamla – 1972

Al Green – It Ain’t No Fun To Me (Hi 1973)

James Brown The Famous Flames – There Was A Time (King 1969)

The Supremes – My World Is Empty Without You (Motown 1966)

The Johnny Otis Show Ring-A-Ling (Capitol 1958) 45 RPM

Ring-A-Ling is the b-side to Johnny Otis’ biggest single Willy And The Hand Jive. During the late 50’s Johnny Otis was really hitting his stride musically. He was signed to the major label Capitol, which allowed for a much larger listening audience through the major distribution channels. On Paper this would be considered Johnny’s most successful time, as he was making lots of money and had a national audience to perform to. Johnny Otis however, felt that he was losing his way musically. The songs for Capitol, while being great are also very formulaic, and Johnny soon tired of this “Rock-N-Roll” music, opting to go back to traditional rhythm and blues forms.