The Singers: Bobby Harris

Robert Harrison (born in the US)

Soul Singer, Bobby Harris, was mentored by Sam Cooke. He started in a Duo with his brother Lenny Curtis (Jim Harrison) and then branched out to a solo career releasing Deep Soul singles. He made a comeback in the 1990's with a few releases. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Lonely intruder, Soul to Soul, We got a thing goin' on (with Pat Lundy), That's when I'll stop loving you, We can't believe you're gone (tribute to Sam Cooke) and Mr. Success

Source 1: http://www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/H/bobby_harris/index.php

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1745156-Bobby-Harris-3

Background information
Name: Robert Harrison  Origin: US Genre: Soul Label: Heidi Records, Atlantic Records

Byrdie Green

Byrdie Green (1936 – April 26, 2008)

Jazz and R&B Singer, Byrdie Green, began singing in her father's church and went on to perform in clubs. She became the protégé of Ruth Brown and also worked many times with Johnny "Hammond" Smith. She also released her much loved solo Albums that contained some memorable singles. She died in 2008; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Don't make it hurt, Don't take your love from me, Get a hold of yourself and Return of the Prodigal son

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

Background information
Born	1936 Detroit, Michigan
Died	26 April 2008 New York, New York
Genres	jazz, R&B, soul,gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, record producer
Labels	End Records,Hallmark Records,20th Century Fox Records, Prestige Records

The Singers: Patrice Holloway

Patrice Yvonne Holloway (March 23, 1951 – October 3, 2006)

Soul and Pop Singer and Songwriter, Patrice Holloway, is the younger sister of Brenda Holloway. She recorded unreleased tracks for Motown Records and went on to release solo material on Capital Records. She did back up vocals for many alongside her sister, most notable on the song, A little help from my friends ( 1968 by Joe Cocker and The Grease Band) . She was the singing voice of Valerie in the 1970 Josie and the Pussycats television series. She died of an heart attack at aged 55 years old in 2006. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Love and desire, Esctacy, The touch of Venus, Stolen hours, For the love of Mike and Stay with your own kind

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

Background information
Birth name	Patrice Yvonne Holloway
Born	March 23, 1951 Los Angeles,California
Died	October 3, 2006(aged 55)
Genres	Soul, Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Labels	Capitol, Motown
Associated acts	Josie and the Pussycats The Ikettes

The Singers: Brenda Holloway

Brenda Holloway (born June 21, 1946)

Singer and Songwriter, Brenda Holloway, was signed to Motown Records during the 1960's and scored a few Soul hits before leaving the industry at aged 22 years old in 1966. She returned in the 1990's after her Singles gained traction on the Northern Soul scene. She is the older sister of Singer /Songwriter, Patrice Holloway. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I'll always love you, When I'm gone, Every little bit hurts and You made me so very happy (the Original version)

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

Background information
Born	June 21, 1946(age 73) Atascadero, California, United States
Origin	Watts, Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1962–present
Labels	Donna, Tamla (Motown), Invictus, Birthright,Motorcity, Volt
Associated acts	Mary Wells, Patrice Holloway

The Singers: Mable Lee

Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019)

Jazz Tap Dancer, Singer and Entertainer, Mable Lee, was a child prodigy whom began her career at aged 4 years old and became a seasoned veteran by age 19, performing at the Apollo Theater in the US and the Palladium in London. She appeared in many short films during the 1940's and was very active on Broadway into the 1950's. She remained active up to 2018 and died in 2019 at aged 97 years old. Please take a look here and have a relaxing Sunday: The Cat can't dance and Don't go'way from me (1949 with Stepin' Fetching and Deryck Sampson Band)

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

Born	August 2, 1921 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died	February 7, 2019(aged 97) New York City, New York, U.S.[1]
Other names	The Queen of Soundies Mabel Lee
Occupation	Tap dancer singer
Years active	1934–2018

The Singers: P P Arnold

Patricia Ann Cole (born October 3, 1946)

Soul Singer, P. P. Arnold, recorded and released the first version of Cat Stevens' "The first cut is the deepest" and was a member of the Ikettes. After leaving the Ikettes she went on to a successful solo career, mostly in the UK and  also became a prominent session vocalist from the 1970's onwards. She remains active ; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: If you think you're groovy, Angel of the morning and The first cut is the deepest (1967)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._P._Arnold

Background information
Birth name	Patricia Ann Cole
Also known as	Pat Arnold
Born	October 3, 1946(age 72) Los Angeles,California, U.S.
Genres	Rock, pop, soul,blues rock, gospel
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Immediate Records
Associated acts	Ike & Tina Turner,Barry Gibb, The Nice, Small Faces,Rod Stewart,Freddie King, Catch My Soul, Roger Waters, The Who,Eric Clapton,Starlight Express,David Bowie, The Kinks, Ocean Colour Scene

The Singers: Miki Howard

Alicia Michelle Howard (born September 30, 1960)

Singer and Actress, Miki Howard, is the daughter of Josephine Howard of the Caravans and Clay Graham of the Pilgrim Jubilees. She began her career in the Group,  Side Effect,  in 1979. In 1985 her Solo career took off and garnered many R&B hits. She appeared in the movies Malcolm X (as Billie Holiday) and Poetic Justice. She remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Baby be mine, Come share my love, Ain't nuthin' in the world, Love under new management, Ain't nobody like you and Shining through

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

Background information
Born	Alicia Michelle Howard September 30, 1960 (age 58) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Singer–songwriter music producer actress
Years active	1979–present
Spouse(s)	Eddie Phelps (m. 1989;div. 1996)
Children	3
Musical career
Genres	R&B   soul   jazz
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Atlantic Giant Warlock Hush Peak Shanachie Branicka
Associated acts	Jermaine Jackson Side Effect   Gerald Levert   Cherrelle   Alexander O'Neal   Vesta Williams   Karyn White