The Chain Of Fools first album from 1999
These recordings were made back way back in the annals of history, in 1999. Since then there have been a fair few line-up changes, but the Hardest Working Band in the World continue to perform the best soul classics with style and commitment!
Mustang Sally
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A recording of Chain Of Fools some time ago, performing MUSTANG SALLY - originally by Sir Mack Rice in 1965, covered by Wilson Pickett more famously in '66.
Take Me To The River
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"Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges. Hit versions were recorded by both Syl Johnson and Talking Heads.
Chain of Fools
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This song, named after our band, was written by Don Covay. Aretha Franklin first released the song as a single in 1967 and subsequently it appeared on many of her albums. It reached number one on the U.S. R&B chart, staying there for four weeks, and went to number two on the pop chart in January 1968.
I Got You (I Feel Good)
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"I Got You (I Feel Good)" (commonly known as "I Feel Good") is a hit song by James Brown. Released as a single in 1965, it was one of Brown's signature songs, and is arguably his most widely-known recording.
B-A-B-Y
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This song was originally a 1966 hit for Carla Thomas, an American singer who is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul.
That's The Way Love Is
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"That's the Way Love Is" is a 1967 Tamla Motown single recorded by The Isley Brothers and produced by Norman Whitfield, later covered in a 1969 hit version by Marvin Gaye.
Land Of 1000 Dances
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A song written and first recorded by Chris Kenner in 1962. The song is famous for its "na na na na na" hook, which was added by Cannibal & the Headhunters in their version of the song in 1965, whose version peaked at number thirty [1].
Nowhere To Run
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Nowhere to Run is a 1965 pop single by Martha & the Vandellas for the Motown label and is one of the group's signature songs. Included on their third album, Dance Party, "Nowhere to Run" hit number eight on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, and number five on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
In The Midnight Hour
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In the Midnight Hour is another song originally performed by Wilson Pickett in 1965 and released on the 1966 album The Exciting Wilson Pickett. It was composed by Pickett and Steve Cropper at the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis.
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These songs are taken from the Chain Of Fools first CD. The recordings were made way back in the annals of history, in 1999. Since then there have been a fair few line-up changes, but the Hardest Working Band in the World continue to perform the best soul classics with style and commitment!
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