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It's
not often you can wander into Derby City Centre and see one of the
greatest and most influential soul bands ever.
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Stylistics are: |
| Russell
Thompkins Jnr. |
| Airrion
Love |
| James
Smith |
| Herbie
Murrell |
| James
Dunn |
But
on Sunday 2nd November the Assembly Rooms welcomes you to an evening
with The Stylistics.
Even
if the name doesn't mean much to you, the hits will.
The Philadelphia five contributed towards that famous Philly vibe
with hits including Betcha By Golly Wow, You Make Me Feel Brand
New and I'm Stone in Love With You.
Along
with The O'Jays, The Spinners and the Temptations, The Stylistics
were the pioneers of sweet, harmonious ballads. The soaring falsetto
of Russell Thompkins Jr. combined with lush, yet graceful production
gave the group a unique and glorious sound. And during
the early '70s, the band had 12 straight top ten hits.
More
recently you'll recognise the tunes courtesy of artists who have
dared to cover them, it's hard to hit those high notes. Prince tackled
Betcha By Golly Wow admirably in 1996 and more recently the ginger
crooner, Mick Hucknall, churned out a strangulated version of You
Make me Feel Brand New. We reckon it won't be long before Blue or
Westlife catch on and record a cover of 'I'm Stone in Love with
You'.
These
days the Stylistics are Airrion Love, Herbert Murrell, Van Fields
and Harold Brown who has replaced Russell Thompkins Jr.
Dig
out your tight flares, practice your sway and sing along in your
sweetest voice.
The
Stylistics appear at the Derby Assembly Rooms on Sunday 2nd November
at 7.30pm.
Tickets
are £16.50, £14.50.
Contact
the box office on 01332 255800
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