Rhythm and Blues today » Arthur Alexander http://www.awwbn.com Discussion about R&B artists and music in a contemporary setting Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:24:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 “A Shot Of Rhythm and Blues” -3 versions – Clyde McPhatter + http://www.awwbn.com/2009/08/01/a-shot-of-rhythm-and-blues-3-versions-clyde-mcphatter/ http://www.awwbn.com/2009/08/01/a-shot-of-rhythm-and-blues-3-versions-clyde-mcphatter/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:45:16 +0000 admin http://www.awwbn.com/2009/08/01/a-shot-of-rhythm-and-blues-3-versions-clyde-mcphatter/


This catchy RB song was first recorded by Arthur Alexander in 1962 as the B-side of You Better Move On. Written by Terry Thompson in the US south. It was not a hit or well known, but musicians picked it up and liked it. I don’t know that it has ever been a hit for anyone, but to me it is. Selections: 1) Arthur Alexander 1962 2) Chad Allen and the Expressions – 1964. of Winnipeg Canada, after changing their name from CA + The Reflections, and before becoming The Guess Who. 3) Clyde McPhatter …
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