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Subject: 20 FAVE DUETS FROM .......1960
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20 FAVE DUET RECORDS

TODAY........FROM 1960

1. CATHY’S CLOWN – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV6w3LTxMP8

One of their very biggest hits self penned by the brothers #1 on both
sides of the pond—and their 1st for Warner Bros (and WB's UK debut)

2. WHEN WILL I BE LOVED – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmtzQjS9Z2A

Did any act ever leave such a valuable number behind after jumping ship
to another label? #8 US/#5 UK

3. NIGHT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME – RAY CHARLES (MARGIE HENDRIX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjl-61ZuAto

Superb live version of his famous number from 1958 recorded at a concert
in Atlanta Ga in May 1959

4. GEE BABY – JOE & ANN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OhizQ2mx4s

Irresistible duet from Joe Joseph and Ann Cole recorded for Johnny
Vincent at Ace Records.#14BBr&b

5. A ROCKIN’ GOOD WAY (TO MESS AROUND AND FALL IN LOVE) – DINAH
WASHINGTON & BROOK BENTON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4GNQ_dvHs

Wonderful revival of the number originally introduced by Priscilla
Bowman (and the Spaniels) in 1958. #7BBpop #1BBr&b

6. YOU’VE GOT THE POWER – JAMES BROWN (BEA FORD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvxB3Yr-Ik4

Nearing the end of his tenure on Federal label here’s a great duet
between Soul Bro #1 and Bea Ford. #86BBpop #14BBr&b

7. BIG TIME SPENDER – CORNBREAD & BISCUITS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNijwPXBPg

Excellent comedic monologue on Maske similar to some humorous Bo Diddley
things.In real life these guys were Hank Gibson & Joe Battles

8. BABY (YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES) – DINAH WASHINGTON & BROOK BENTON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qHocO2Ipmk

Much superior remake of the Dorothy Pay number from 1958 this was the
first Dinah/Brook collaboration. #5 BBpop #1BBr&b

9. YOU DRINK TOO MUCH BOOZE – JIMMY RANEY & SLIM SLAUGHTER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWm1VUZJPJk

On Jo-Dee label I was told this was a Pittsburgh Porky Chedwick fave--I
got hooked the first time I ever heard it.

10. PRETTY BABY ROCK – JIM MYERS & TEX REGAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnVX0dBoZdU

Strident rockin’ countrified number recorded by the duo on the Fortune
label showing that Devora & co did dabble in other genres

11. SO SAD (TO WATCH GOOD LOVE GO BAD) – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXeKMZMnoFI

Don Everly penned this immediate followup weeper to “Cathy’s Clown” on
Warner Bros. #7 BBpop #5 UK

12. BLUES STAY AWAY FROM ME – DORSEY & JOHNNY BURNETTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA3vZb-nP88

1956 track by the Rock ‘N’ Roll Trio revives the Delmore Bros country
classic that got missed for release until this Coral single in 1960

13. YOU’RE THE BOSS – LaVERN BAKER & JIMMY  RICKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwBInEhspEA

Despite what the YT clip says this is from December 1960 great duet by
LaVern & Jimmy later revived by Elvis & Ann-Margret

14. CAUSE I LOVE YOU – CARLA & RUFUS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmzQR-1QLmM

On the original Satellite label (before it became Stax) a great duet
here from Rufus Thomas and daughter Carla

15. LIKE STRANGERS – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h6xbW1SzVE

From the last Cadence recording session in February 1960 this nice
ballad preceded “When Will I Be Loved” in that session

16. LOUISIANA MAN – RUSTY & DOUG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4bf-Dd5Xa4

The original version of the country anthem recorded for Hickory. Take no
notice of YT date this was out December 1960

17. SPOONFUL – ETTA & HARVEY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZGGWvtKVsg

On Chess the good second ever version of “Spoonful” following the great
Howlin’ Wolf original released a few months earlier

18. GONNA WORK OUT FINE – MICKEY & SYLVIA (UNRELEASED)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIuYv45qGq8

The original version of the number that (with an “It’s” added) Ike &
Tina Turner will take high in the charts the following year

19, OH LOVER – SHERRI TAYLOR & SINGIN’ SAMMY WARD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYC7IKZTe9U

I make this decent r&b duet the tenth record released on the then brand
new Motown label

20. STICK WITH ME BABY – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ4HKzbwWj8

Yeah I know it’s the flip of “Temptation” in 1961 but it was out first
on the “Date With The Everly Brothers” LP in 1960

BUBBLING UNDER

21. LOVE HURTS – THE EVERLY BROTHERS
22. TWO BIG FEET – HENRY & MAMIE
23. HEAVENLY BABY – ALLEN & ALLEN
24. LIKE YOU USED TO DO – SHIRLEY & LEE
25. ALWAYS IT’S YOU – THE EVERLY BROTHERS