Ron Queen - You're My Everything (Steppers 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 releasing string of singles on the Society Hill Records tag. Presented here is Ron's superb rendition of The Temptations 1967 hit, InchYou're My EverythingInch - featuring one 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. This is Ron's third with Butch at the helm, following 2023's InchHurry Up This Way Again,Inch and Queen's exquisite recording of InchLa La (Means I Love You)I

The musical cream of the crop (MFSB / The Salsoul Orchestra) behind the soulful Sound of Philadelphia - Earl Young (drums), Ron Baker (bass), Norman Harris (guitar), Lenny Pakula (organ), Larry Washington (percussion), Vince Montana, Jr. (vibes) - joined forces with powerhouse vocalists David Simmons, Joe Freeman, Ron Tyson and Bobby Love at Philadelphia's historic Virtue Studios in 1982 to record someof the genre's biggest hits. This small, but sensational set of rich recordings, which were mixed at Alpha Studios - ensuring that every note and nuance was captured with the highest fidelity, recently caught the attention of the famed producer and remixer Eric Kupper. Kupper cut his teeth working as a keyboardist and guitarist for such producer/remixers as David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, Arthur Baker, Peterauhofer, and Richie Jones to name a few. Since 1986, he has performed on, remixed, and/or produced over 1400 records for artists spanning all contemporary musical genres. Presented here is InchBad LuckInch which features Simmons incomparable lead vocals and a brilliant remix by Kupper. This is not just a tribute to the past, but a vibrant continuation of the legacy these legendary musicians helped forge. Album Tracks 1. The Love I Lost (Eric Kupper Remix) 2. The Love I Lost (Eric Kupper Remix Instrumental)

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