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According to his biographer Charles Farley, "Robey handed Bobby a new contract, which Bobby could not read, and helped Bobby sign his name on it". The contract gave Bland just half a cent per record sold, instead of the industry standard of 2 cents. [18] Bland released his first single for Duke in 1955. [12]
Davis was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and was raised in England, Arkansas, and Little Rock, Arkansas.He swapped playing the drums to learn to play the bass guitar.In the mid-1950s, he had a working partnership with Fenton Robinson, and following the recommendation of Bobby Bland was given a recording contract by Duke Records.
"Turn On Your Love Light" is a rhythm and blues song recorded by Bobby Bland in 1961. It was an important R&B and pop chart hit for Bland and has become one of his most identifiable songs. A variety of artists have recorded it, including Them and the Grateful Dead , who made it part of their concert repertoire.
White co-wrote Bobby Bland's "Lead Me On", which was a hit in 1960, though her contribution was credited to Deadric Malone, a pseudonym used by Robey. [5] She appeared in local revues until the late 1960s. [4] White toured across the United States when her recording contract expired. [1]
In 1961, Davis signed a recording contract with Don Robey's Duke Records, based in Houston. Initially, Robey used Davis as a demo singer for Bobby Bland, before Davis himself recorded several sides which were released as singles. [2]
Van Morrison has stated that he is not at all happy with where he and a number of other musicians have been placed on a list of the Top 200 Singers of All Time.. The 77-year-old musician, who has ...
Two Steps from the Blues is the debut album by American blues singer Bobby Bland, in 1961.It compiles five songs recorded between 1956 and 1960 and seven songs recorded in two sessions from August 3 to November 12, 1960.
A six-time All-Star, younger fans may only know the former slugger for Bobby Bonilla Day. ... It was the richest contract for an athlete in North America team sports. Now, that honor goes to Soto ...