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Richard Wayne Wylie (June 6, 1939 – September 7, 2008), [1] often known as Popcorn Wylie, was an American pianist, bandleader, songwriter, occasional singer, and record producer who was influential in the early years of Motown Records and was later known for his work on many records in the Northern soul genre.
Several of Van Dyke's recordings feature him playing keys over the original instrumental tracks for Motown hits; [2] others are complete covers of Motown songs. His 1967 hit "6 by 6" is a much-loved stomper on the Northern soul music scene. He was nicknamed "Big Funk", and "Chunk o Funk". [3]
Workshop Jazz 2001 United States "Opus No. 3" "March Lightly" Earl Washington All-Stars Workshop Jazz 2002 United States "Because I Love Her" "While I'm Away" The Valadiers: Gordy G 7003 United States "I Call It Pretty Music but the Old People Call It the Blues (Part 1)" "I Call It Pretty Music but the Old People Call It the Blues (Part 2)"
He originally learned to play drums in the style of the big band jazz groups in the 1940s. [5] [8] In 1958, he was Motown's first studio drummer, where he was noted for his dynamic style. Several Motown record producers, including Berry Gordy, refused to work on any recording sessions unless Benjamin was the drummer [4] and James Jamerson the ...
Tribute to Uncle Ray is the second studio album by Little Stevie Wonder, released by Motown in October 1962, shortly after The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie.Even though it was released second, it had been recorded first, when Wonder was 11 years old. [5]
The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie: Little Stevie Wonder TM-233 Tamla The Miracles Sing Modern: The Miracles: TM-234 Tamla [unissued] Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) The Contours: G-901 Gordy All Star Jazz: Earl Washington All Stars (Workshop Jazz) WSJ-202 Two Lovers and Other Great Hits: Mary Wells: MT-607 The Return of the Blues Boss: Amos ...
The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie is the debut studio album by Little Stevie Wonder, released in September 1962 on the Tamla Motown label.. The album showcases the 12-year-old Wonder's talents as a composer and instrumentalist and is one of two Wonder studio albums on which he does not sing (the other being Eivets Rednow); he is featured on percussion, the keyboard, and the harmonica.
Motown is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group.Founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, [2] [3] it was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960. [4]