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George Tindley

voc, 1938-1996 US
Singer / Producer of R&B/Soul and Rock

Soul singer - producer who was Born 26 February 1938, Philadelphia, PA, United States Died 15 May 1996 at age 58. He first recorded on Savoy Records, as a member of The Dreams, releasing 3 singles including "Darlene" ('54), "I'm Losing My Mind" ('54) and "I'll Be Faithful" ('55). He also joined Steve Gibson & The Red Caps in 1959, recording forRose Records & Hunt Records. In 1962, he took over from Steve Gibson, renamed the group The Modern Red Caps, recording for Smash ('62), Rowax ('64), Penntowne ('65), and Swan ('66). Their 1966 Swan version of old Flamingos' hit "Golden Teardrops" features the lead singing of George Grant (of The Castelles). As a soul artist, two of his Wand Recordings ("Ain't That Peculiar", "Wan-Tu-Wah-Zuree") were R&B Billboard hits during 1969-1970. His great-great grandfather was the legendary gospel composer, The Rev. Charles Albert Tindley.

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Rock
  • Pop
Plays With
The Dreams
Popular Tracks   
Ain't That Peculiar on Philly Soul Greats by Various Artists
Love Light Shines featuring George Tindley on Compilation CD by The Best of Northern Soul Vol. 2
Pitty the Poor Man on Philly Soul Greats by Various Artists
Fairy Tales on Best of Campus & So-Char Records by Various Artists
Just for Her on Best of Campus & So-Char Records by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Wan-Tu-Wah-Zuree / Pity The Poor ManGeorge Tindley1970Single
Ain't That Peculiar / It's All Over But The ShoutingGeorge Tindley1969Single
Don't You Hear Them LaughingGeorge Tindley1963Single
I Couldn't Care Less / Done Being LonelyGeorge Tindley1962Single
Fairy Tales / Just For HerGeorge Tindley1962Single
Heart Of Gold / Close Your EyesGeorge Tindley1961Single
Ain't Gonna Worry About YouGeorge TindleySingle
Ain't That Peculiar / Wan Tu Wah ZureeGeorge TindleySingle
Wedding Bells / No Lonely NightsGeorge TindleySingle
Honky Tonk WomanGeorge TindleySingle
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