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Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 – April 24, 2016), [1] known professionally as Billy Paul, was an American soul singer, known for his 1972 No. 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones". His 1973 album and single War of the Gods blends his more conventional pop , soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences.
"Your Song" is a song written by musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was John's first international Top 10 chart single. "Your Song" was first released by American rock band Three Dog Night in March 1970 as an album track on It Ain't Easy. John was an opening act for the band at the time and allowed them to ...
The Four Brothers were a pop group from Zimbabwe. [1] [2] The members were not brothers. They played fast-paced guitar-based pop music with songs sung in the Shona language. Their lead guitar string-plucking sound is reminiscent of the sound of the African mbira instrument and is a style known as jit.
"Me and Mrs. Jones" was a #1 single originally performed by Billy Paul, recorded and released in 1972 on CBS Records' Philadelphia International imprint. The single, included on the album 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, was written by Cary 'Hippy' Gilbert, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff, and arranged by Bobby Martin.
"Put Your Hands Together" The O'Jays 10 2 54 1974 "A Nice Girl Like You" The Intruders - 21 - "Be Truthful to Me" Billy Paul - 37 - Written by Gamble, Huff, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead "I'm Weak for You " Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - 87 - Written by Gamble, Huff, and Cary Gilbert "Thanks for Saving My Life" Billy Paul 37 9 -
This band was also known as "The Four Brothers Band". This derives from the song recorded December 27, 1947, for Columbia Records, "Four Brothers", written by Jimmy Giuffre, [35] featuring the saxophone section of Zoot Sims, Serge Chaloff, Herbie Steward, and Stan Getz. [36] The other musicians of this band included Al Cohn, Gene Ammons, Lou ...
Joe, Carl Thomas, Lyfe Jennings, SWV, and Billy Paul performed songs for the tribute. SWV performed "If Only You Knew"; with their lead singer Coko singing lead on the song. The song is one of Gamble & Huff's biggest hits produced. In 2021, Gamble & Huff wrote a song titled All in the Family Blues for Tito Jackson's second album Under Your Spell.
With his life in danger, the band's future is left in the balance. Powell recovers after surgery, and is able to join the band ten weeks later in New York, to record "Merry Xmas Everybody". July 13. The Everly Brothers break up after Phil Everly smashes his guitar on the floor midway through their final show together. Queen release their debut ...