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There's
That Beat Magazine Exclusive: Jackie Wilson–Mr.
Excitement
The career of Jackie Wilson spans decades and genres,
which shows that the man was just an all-around true
entertainer. Taken straight from the pages of There's
That Beat! magazine issue #1, we do an overview of
Jackie Wilson's career and celebrate his life and
talent, with an emphasis on his most soulful sides.
As you scan through the article, you can click on
just about every record label and hear his brilliant
recordings. We've also put a discography at the end.
You'll find many hidden gems in his musical catalog. |
Stanley
Mitchell: Detroit Hero of Rhythm & Blues and Soul
Many fans of northern soul will know this name just
from one song: "Get it Baby", but there
was a long legacy that spanned decades in the music
business. Stanley Mitchell had been making music in
the 1950s with his group, The Tornadoes amongst others.
He was still making music in Detroit even into the
last days of his life. In this article, we celebrate
the life of this musical journeyman who passed away
in late 2006. |
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Patrice
Holloway: Another Soulful Star in the Sky
All of us at Hitsville mourn the tragic loss of Ms.
Patrice Holloway. Her style of singing was sultry,
very understated and truly soulful. No fan of rare
soul fan would disagree. It's very unfortunate that
a proper collection of her music has never been put
together in her lifetime. We decided to dedicate a
page to pay tribute to this lovely woman by telling
a little about her and showcase her talents by putting
up a collection of her music to listen to and enjoy.
If you're new to Patrice Holloway, we'd like to introduce
you to your new favorite artist! |
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A
night on the town in Las Vegas...with Dean Courtney!
Some of the Hitsville Crew had the rare privelege
of spending an unforgettable evening with soul legend
Dean Courtney and his lady, Gaynell. We had a wonderful
time having dinner, taking in some entertainment,
talking about music, and just getting to know this
great musical personality, in general. We even had
a little sing-along to a couple of Dean's classic
tunes before the night was over! It was truly a night
to remember for all of us. Read the story, see the
the photos, and listen to Dean's timeless recordings.
Just read, click, listen and enjoy! |
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Steve
Mancha: A Northern Soul Icon
This is the first part of the Steve Mancha story,
which investigates the early work of Steve Mancha
and his Detroit apprenticeship. We look at his work
on Groovesville and with The Holidays and the guidance
and inspiration of Don Davis, not to mention an armory
of singing talent that was the "Cream of the
Crop" of Detroit's voice. Steve Mancha is one
of the best, whether behind the recording console
or behind the microphone. |
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The
Artistics
In this article we at Hitsville take a look, (and
a listen), to one of the groups that went on to achieve
legendary status amongst collectors and dancers alike.
The most played group on the rare soul scene? If not
then they must certainly be up there with the best
of them. Although the group has had various personnel
changes, one thing has always remained constant...the
quality. Join us as we explore the sound of one the
greatest male harmony groups of all time. |
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Barbara
Lewis: No Stranger to Soul
The career
of Barbara Lewis is indellibly linked to her relationship
with Ollie McLaughlin and his recording entourage.
Although Barbara was a more than accomplished songwriter
in her own right, the production skills of Ollie McLaughlin
moulded Barbara's early style. From
the early recordings with McLaughlin to the later
Stax output, there exists a varied and sophisticated
body of work to listen to in this article. Barbara
is still active in the music scene and although she
now lives in Florida, still tours the circuit on odd
occasions. Have a look and a listen to some of these
great tracks you may have overlooked. |
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