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EARMILK 05:17 AM

Gregory Ackerman releases his Halloween take on Dusty Springfield's "Spooky"

Dusty Springfield

American Songwriter Oct 27

It Took Dusty Springfield a Whopping 47 Tries To Record One of Her Biggest Hits

Dusty Springfield Elvis Presley Aretha Franklin Anne Murray

RTBF – Musique Oct 22

Phil Collins : le morceau des Jacksons qui se cache derrière "One More Night"

Phil Collins The Jacksons The Supremes Randy Jackson

S SoulTracks Oct 17

Happy Birthday to Randy Jackson of The Jacksons

The Jacksons Randy Jackson Janet Jackson

American Songwriter Oct 15

This Dusty Springfield Hit From 1968 Was Actually Written for Aretha Franklin Instead

Aretha Franklin Dusty Springfield

2 articles Oct 13

The Jacksons Tito Jackson Janet Jackson Jackie Jackson Marlon Jackson

Billboard, Variety Music

2 articles Oct 9

The Dells Verne Allison Junior Marvin Johnny Carter Johnny Funches Charles Stepney Ye Ghostface Killah

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Complex Music, SoulTracks

American Songwriter Oct 6

Remembering When the Results of Elton John’s Bumpy Collaboration With Legendary Producer Thom Bell Belatedly Dropped in 1979

Elton John Thom Bell Bernie Taupin The Stylistics The Spinners

S SoulTracks Oct 2

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Spinners teamed with the NBA’s Dr. J for a basketball music rarity

The Spinners Thom Bell Phyllis Hyman Four Tops William Hart The Delfonics

S SoulTracks Sep 24

Lost Gem: The Stylistics returned in hidden glory on “I’ve Got This Feeling”

The Stylistics Russell Thompkins, Jr. Thom Bell Linda Creed Hugo & Luigi Dexter Wansel

S SoulTracks Sep 19

Happy Birthday to former Spinners and Temptations lead singer G.C. Cameron

The Spinners The Temptations G.C. Cameron Berry Gordy John Edwards Thom Bell Philippé Wynne David Ruffin Dennis Edwards

S SoulTracks Sep 17

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Jacksons’ youngest brother Randy quietly broke out in 1978

The Jacksons Randy Jackson Randy & the Gypsys Steve Stein

S SoulTracks Sep 12

On This Day in 1972: Billy Paul released the iconic “Me and Mrs. Jones”

Billy Paul Gamble & Huff Charlie Parker Nancy Wilson Paul McCartney

2 articles Sep 7

Gloria Gaynor The Jacksons Tavares Yolanda Adams

S

Jazz Radio, SoulTracks

S SoulTracks Aug 30

Happy Birthday to legendary R&B singer Archie Bell of The Drells

Archie Bell Archie Bell & the Drells Leon Huff James Brown

S SoulTracks Aug 24

Happy Birthday to Walter Williams of The O’Jays

The O’Jays Eddie Levert Eddie Powell Sammy Strain Eric Nolan Leon Huff

Jazz Radio Aug 18

Pervis Jackson : 18 ans après sa disparition, la voix grave des Spinners résonne toujours

The Spinners Thom Bell

S SoulTracks Aug 16

Happy Birthday to Lloyd Parks of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes The Epsilons Arthur Conley Leon Huff David Ruffin Simply Red Teddy Pendergrass

S SoulTracks Aug 14

On This Day in 1962: The soul group The Manhattans was formed

The Manhattans Glen Campbell Regina Belle Bobby Womack Cameo Sam Cooke

2 articles Aug 4

Dusty Springfield The Beatles The Who The Rolling Stones Cilla Black The Kinks The Animals

Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter Music

EARMILK 05:17 AM

Gregory Ackerman releases his Halloween take on Dusty Springfield's "Spooky"

Dusty Springfield

RTBF – Musique Oct 22

Phil Collins : le morceau des Jacksons qui se cache derrière "One More Night"

Phil Collins The Jacksons The Supremes Randy Jackson

American Songwriter Oct 15

This Dusty Springfield Hit From 1968 Was Actually Written for Aretha Franklin Instead

Aretha Franklin Dusty Springfield

2 articles Oct 9

The Dells Verne Allison Junior Marvin Johnny Carter Johnny Funches Charles Stepney Ye Ghostface Killah

S

Complex Music, SoulTracks

S SoulTracks Oct 2

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Spinners teamed with the NBA’s Dr. J for a basketball music rarity

The Spinners Thom Bell Phyllis Hyman Four Tops William Hart The Delfonics

S SoulTracks Sep 19

Happy Birthday to former Spinners and Temptations lead singer G.C. Cameron

The Spinners The Temptations G.C. Cameron Berry Gordy John Edwards Thom Bell Philippé Wynne David Ruffin Dennis Edwards

S SoulTracks Sep 12

On This Day in 1972: Billy Paul released the iconic “Me and Mrs. Jones”

Billy Paul Gamble & Huff Charlie Parker Nancy Wilson Paul McCartney

S SoulTracks Aug 30

Happy Birthday to legendary R&B singer Archie Bell of The Drells

Archie Bell Archie Bell & the Drells Leon Huff James Brown

Jazz Radio Aug 18

Pervis Jackson : 18 ans après sa disparition, la voix grave des Spinners résonne toujours

The Spinners Thom Bell

S SoulTracks Aug 14

On This Day in 1962: The soul group The Manhattans was formed

The Manhattans Glen Campbell Regina Belle Bobby Womack Cameo Sam Cooke

American Songwriter Oct 27

It Took Dusty Springfield a Whopping 47 Tries To Record One of Her Biggest Hits

Dusty Springfield Elvis Presley Aretha Franklin Anne Murray

S SoulTracks Oct 17

Happy Birthday to Randy Jackson of The Jacksons

The Jacksons Randy Jackson Janet Jackson

2 articles Oct 13

The Jacksons Tito Jackson Janet Jackson Jackie Jackson Marlon Jackson

Billboard, Variety Music

American Songwriter Oct 6

Remembering When the Results of Elton John’s Bumpy Collaboration With Legendary Producer Thom Bell Belatedly Dropped in 1979

Elton John Thom Bell Bernie Taupin The Stylistics The Spinners

S SoulTracks Sep 24

Lost Gem: The Stylistics returned in hidden glory on “I’ve Got This Feeling”

The Stylistics Russell Thompkins, Jr. Thom Bell Linda Creed Hugo & Luigi Dexter Wansel

S SoulTracks Sep 17

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Jacksons’ youngest brother Randy quietly broke out in 1978

The Jacksons Randy Jackson Randy & the Gypsys Steve Stein

2 articles Sep 7

Gloria Gaynor The Jacksons Tavares Yolanda Adams

S

Jazz Radio, SoulTracks

S SoulTracks Aug 24

Happy Birthday to Walter Williams of The O’Jays

The O’Jays Eddie Levert Eddie Powell Sammy Strain Eric Nolan Leon Huff

S SoulTracks Aug 16

Happy Birthday to Lloyd Parks of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes The Epsilons Arthur Conley Leon Huff David Ruffin Simply Red Teddy Pendergrass

2 articles Aug 4

Dusty Springfield The Beatles The Who The Rolling Stones Cilla Black The Kinks The Animals

Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter Music

Overview

Recent developments in the Philly soul genre highlight archival discoveries and tributes, including revelations about songs originally intended for other artists, the upcoming documentary featuring founding Jackson 5 members, and celebrations of milestones for icons like Randy Jackson, Gloria Gaynor, and Billy Paul. Lost gems from The Spinners, Stylistics, and The Dells are also being revisited, underscoring the enduring legacy of 1970s soul music.

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