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Clarence Samuels


Blues and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Clarence William Samuels

Clarence Samuels (1923 - 2002) was born in Baton Rouge, LA where he first sang with his father's group. By the mid 40s he worked with Roy Brown and made his first recordings for Aristocrat (Chicago, Il) in 1947 and 1948. While performing all around the country he made records everywhere : Swingtime/Downbeat (Los Angeles), Freedom (Houston) and DeLuxe (New Orleans) by the fall of th 40s, Bayou Records, Lamp (New York City) Excello (Nashville) and Apt in the 50s. Sharon (New York, 1963) He recorded for small Texan labels, like the Nopal label in 1966, while he was living in Houston. He then stopped recording when he moved to Orlando, Florida where he got involved with booking bands and by 1973 was producing records for Jimmy Liggins' Duplex label. After leaving the music business he moved to Los Angeles again and didn't record new material until 2000.

     
Genres
  • Blues
  • R&B/Soul
  • Rock
  • Electronic
Popular Tracks   
Boogie Woogie Blues on The Chess Story 1947-1956 by Various Artists
Lollypop Mama on Chess Blues by Various Artists
Chicken Hearted Woman on The Best Of Excello Records by Various Artists
She Walk, She Walk - Part 1 on Washboard Music Vol. 4 by Various Artists
Lost My Head on Washboard Music from the 50's Vol. 5 by Various Artists
We're Goin' to the Hop on Love Blood Hound Rhythm by Various Artists
Boogie Woogie Blues on Southern Bred, Vol. 19 - Louisiana and New Orleans R&B Rockers - You Better Believe It by Various Artists
We're Going to the Hop on The Rockin' Spot, Vol. 3 - Jeanie by Various Artists
Lolly Pop Mama on Southern Bred, Vol. 17 - Louisiana and New Orleans R&B Rockers - Down Yonder We Go Ballin' by Various Artists
Got the Craziest Feelin' on Washboard Music from the 50's Vol. 3 by Various Artists

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Crying Cause I'm Troubled / Charlie Loan Me 50¢Clarence Samuels1966Single
Without You / We're Going To The HopClarence Samuels1959Single
Got No Place To Call My OwnClarence Samuels1956Single
Lost My Head / Low Top InnClarence Samuels1950Album
Without You / Maybe This TimeClarence Samuels / Norma LewisSingle
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