Soul Groups: The Ambassadors

The Ambassadors

Philly Soul Group, The Ambassadors, had its origins in the mid-1960's and released only one Album. They scored one hit on the charts in 1969, but his highly regarded in the Northern Soul scene. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: I've got to find happiness, We got love, Ain't got the love of my girl (on my mind) and I really love you

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/386739-The-Ambassadors

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Background information
Name: The Ambassadors  Origin: Philadelphia, US Label: Atlantic, Artic Record Company  Members: Herley Johnson Jr., Jochen Rükert, Orlando Oliphant, Robert Todd

Soul Groups:The Packers

The Packers

Soul Group, The Packers, scored an hit single and Album in 1966. Their Label, , Pure Soul, was short lived and their subsequent release came out on Imperial Records in 1968. Associated members included Booker T. Jones and Leon Haywood, whom had successfully careers. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Go 'head on, Soul time and 

Hole in the wall

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Packers

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/663655-The-Packers

Background information
Name: The Packers  Origin: US Label: Pure Soul, Imperial Records Members: Leon Haywood, Booker T. Jones, Charles Axton, Steve Cropper, Al Jackson Jr.

Soul Groups: The Marvelows

The Marvelows

Soul Group, The Marvelows, had a ten year tenure from 1959 to 1969. They scored hits on the R&B charts during the 1960's and had a brief reunion in 1974. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday:  A friend, Hey hey baby, My heart and I do (1965)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marvelows

Background information
Name: The Marvelous Origin: Chicago Label: ABC-Paramount Members: Melvin Mason - Singer Frank Paden - Singer (Bass) Johnny Paden - Lead singer (Tenor) Willie (Sonny) Stephenson - Singer (Tenor) Jesse Smith - Singer Andrew Thomas (replaced Smith in 1966) James Ray - Singer Clark Turner - Singer

Quiet Elegance

Quiet Elegance

Soul Female Group, Quiet Elegance, worked as touring backing singers for Al Green, Tom Jones and others. They were managed by the Temptations in their early careers and recorded singles sporadically during the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday:  Roots of love, Do you love me and You've got my mind messed up

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiet_Elegance

Background Information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Soul, Southern soul, R&B
Years active	1971–1977
Labels	Hi Records
Associated acts	The Temptations, Al Green,Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck

Soul Groups: Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Detroit Soul Group, Chapter 8, consisted of Anita Baker in her introduction to the music world and future notable Producer, Michael J Powel ,(he Produced Anita Baker, Regina Bell, Peabo Bryson, James Ingram and others) alongside other notables. Their work was stretched from the late 1970's to the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I just wanna be your girl, Ready for love, Forever and This love's for real

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapter_8_(band)

Chapter 8
Origin	Detroit, Michigan
Genres	Detroit soul
Years active	1970s-1980s
Labels	Ariola Beverly Glen Capitol
Associated acts	Anita Baker
Members	Michael J. Powell Derek Dirckson Gerald Lyles David Washington Van Cephus Courtlen Hale Scott Guthre Alan Nance Valerie Pinkston
Past members	Anita Baker

Soul Groups: Five Stairsteps

Five Stairsteps

"The First Family of Soul", Five Stairsteps were  a brothers and sister Group that had a five year run of hits; followed by lukewarm releases before they disbanded. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: From us to you, You waited too long and O-o-h Child

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_stairsteps

Background Information
Also known as	The Five Stairsteps & Cubie; The Stairsteps; the Invisible Man's Band
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Chicago soul, soul, psychedelic soul, funk, disco
Years active	1965–1976 1979–1981 (as the IMB)
Labels	Cameo-Parkway Buddah Mango Dark Horse
Associated acts	Curtis Mayfield The Impressions Billy Preston George Harrison
Past members	Alohe Burke Clarence Burke, Jr. James Burke Dennis Burke Kenneth "Keni" Burke Cubie Burke Dean Gant

Soul Groups: The Soul Children

The Soul Children

The Soul Children had huge R&B hits while working under the tutelage of Isaac Hayes and David Porter. They broke up in 1979. (save for a one year version from 2007-2008). Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Hearsay, and The sweeter he is

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soul_Children

Background Information
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee,U.S.
Genres	Soul, disco
Years active	1968–1979 2007-2008
Labels	Stax, Epic
Associated acts	Isaac Hayes J. Blackfoot
Past members	Norman West, Jr. John Colbert (J. Blackfoot) Anita Louis Shelbra Bennett Ann Hines Cassandra Graham

Soul Groups: The Whatnauts

The Whatnauts    

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The Whatnauts were a Soul Group that scored hits in the 1970's; please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Please make the love go away , I'll erase away your pain , Girls (with The Moments) , Why can't people be colours too and Message from a Black Man

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Whatnauts 

Background Information
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland United States
Genres	R&B/soul
Years active	1969-present
Members	Carlos 'Billy' Herndon Garnett Jones Gerard 'Chunky' Pinkney