Ron Queen - You're My Everything (Lovers Mix) - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A highly respected vocalist on the Washington, DC scene, Ron Queen was considered something of a Inchsecret weapon,Inch often recruited by established bands who were searching for that special voice to make their live shows pop. His first exposure to a large audience came at the age of nine when his mother thrust him on stage with the one and only James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. From then on in, Ron knew he was destined to be a performer. By the time Queen was a teenager he was singing in about 15 different bands in the DC area. The first well known act he sang with was the popular Motown group known as the Dynamic Superiors, who scored a huge hit with the romantic sweet soul ballad InchShoe Shoe Shine.Inch It was then that Ron's reputation as a Inchsinger's singerInch began to grow beyond the confines of the local scene. After performing for a few years on the Dynamic Superiors live shows, Queen was approached by Major Harris, who recruited him to sing in his band and he toured with Harris for nearly three years, further establishing his reputation. Because of his exceptional talent, he rarely found himself with any down time. Over the past few years, at the behest of the legendary Philly Soul producer Butch Ingram, Ron has been working on a string of singles, including InchHurry Up This Way AgainInch and La La (Means I Love You),Inch with the intention of eventually recording his first ever, and long overdue, solo album. Presented here is Ron's superb rendition of the Temptation's 1967 hit, InchYou're My EverythingInch - featuring the second of two distinct mixes recorded for the project and expert backing from the formidable Ingram Brothers band aided by the master keyboardist Charles (Clef) Lundy and the superb guitarist Gary Nelson. Local vocal group favorites TRU provide exquisite backing vocals that further compliments Queen's soulful lead. One of the truly

A well-known and highly respected vocalist on the Washington, DC scene, Ron Queen was considered something of a Inchsecret weapon,Inch often recruited by established bands who were searching for that special voice to make their live shows pop. His first exposure to a large audience came at the age of nine when his mother thrust him on stage with the one and only James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. From then on, Ron knew he was destined to be a performer. By the time Queen was a teenager he was singing in about 15 different bands in the DC area. The first well known act he sang with was the popular Motown group known as the Dynamic Superiors, who scored a huge hit with the romantic sweet soul ballad InchShoe Shoe Shine.Inch It was then that Ron's reputation as a Inchsinger's singerInch began to grow beyond the confines of the local scene. After performing for a few years on the Dynamic Superiors live shows, Queen was approached by Major Harris, who recruited him to sing in his band and he toured with Harris for nearly three years, further establishing his reputation. Because of his exceptional talent, he rarely found himself with any down time. In the last year, Ron has been working in the studio with legendary Philly soul producer Butch Ingram and recently released the single InchHurry Up This Way Again,Inch which was met with great critical acclaim. For his latest, Ron is back in the studio with Butch, as he takes on The Delfonics 1968 hit, InchLa La (Means I Love You),Inch and puts his own indelible stamp on it. Backed by the first family of Philly soul - the immortal Ingram Brothers band - Ron takes full command of the tune and truly makes it his own. The song has long been a favorite of Ron's and he delivers it in spectacular fashion, with great style and conviction. After all these years, Ron Queen steps from the shadows and takes his rightful place in the spotli

RON HOLDEN Is Invariably Categorised As A InchOne Hit WonderInch For The Hypnotic 'Love You So', A Major Crossover Pop/R&B Success In 1960. However, His Follow-Up, 'Gee, But I'm Lonesome', Also Dented The Cash Box Top 100 Later The Same Year And He Went On To Enjoy Significant Regional Success With Follow-Ups. Moreover, It's Powerful B-Side, 'My Babe', Has Long Enjoyed Cult Popularity Among Specialist R&R Collectors. This Compilation Sweeps Up Just About Everything That Holden Cut Between 1959-62 And By Way Of Bonus Tracks Includes A Couple Of Sides By His Earlier Group, The Playboys, On Which He Is Reputed To Have Contributed. Also Included Are Both Sides Of A Single By InchRosie & RonInch, Which Is Erroneously Included On Ron Holden Discographies; It Isn't Actually Him Singing On This Disc, But Is Included Herein To Assuage Completists. Album Tracks 1. Love You So (With the Thunderbirds) 2. My Babe (With the Thunderbirds) 3. Gee, But I'm Lonesome 4. Susie Jane 5. Here I Come 6. Everything's Gonna Be Alright 7. Let No One Tell You 8. True Love Can Be 9. Seeing Double 10. Do I Have the Right 11. Your Line Is Busy 12. Who Says There Ain't No Santa Claus 13. The Big Shoe 14. I'll Be Happy 15. I'll Always Have You 16. Things Don't Happen That Way (With the Twiliters) 17. You Got That Lovin' Touch (With the Twiliters) 18. Love You So (With the Thunderbirds) 19. Icy Fingers (By the Playboys) 20. Cross My Heart (By the Playboys) 21. So Dearly (By Rosie & Ron) 22. Bring Me Happiness (By Rosie & Ron)