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Monday, 7 May 2018

Tribute Mondays: Shorty Long

Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969)

Soul Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Record Producer, Shorty Long, was a Multi-instrumentalist (Piano, Organ, Drums, Harmonica and Trumpet) that Produced for Motown's Soul Imprint and also released hits of his own. He drowned in a boat crash in 1969; thanks for your contribution Mr. Long, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Function at the junction, Chantilly Lace, Its a crying shame, Night Fo' last, A whiter shade of pale and Here comes the Judge

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shorty_Long
Background Information 
Birth nameFrederick Earl Long
BornMay 20, 1940
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 1969(aged 29)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresR&Bsoul
InstrumentsVocals, piano, organ, drums, harmonica, and trumpet
LabelsTri-Phi/Harvey,KingSoul/Motown

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