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Howard Tate

voc, 1939-2011 US, Elberton, Georgia
Singer / Songwriter of R&B/Soul

US rhythm & blues and soul singer. Howard Tate was born August 13, 1939 in Macon Georgia, but his family relocated to Philadelphia when he was just a few years old. In his teens he befriended Garnet Mimms and joined him in his gospel group called The Gainors. Mimms also introduced him to songwriter and producer Jerry Ragovoy who recorded Tate and secured a deal at Verve Records, who released the album Get It While You Can, and a total of nine singles between 1964 and 1968. Three of the singles became top 20 rhythm & blues hits, including “Get It While You Can” which was later recorded by Janis Joplin. In 1972 he released a self-titled album for Atlantic, also produced by Ragavoy. He later walked away from his career, feeling that he was not receiving the royalties he deserved, and he became an insurance salesman in suburban Philadelphia. Then, his daughter died in a fire, and his marriage fell apart. He began drinking heavily, then became addicted to crack, and ended up homeless in Camden, N.J. Ragavoy even thought he'd died. But by the mid-1990s Tate had overcome his addictions and become a minister. In 2003 he released the album “Rediscovered,” with Mr. Ragovoy once again writing and producing, and the album was nominated for a Grammy for best contemporary blues record. Over the next five years Mr. Tate toured and released four more albums. He died on December 2, 2011 at his apartment in Burlington, N.J at the age of 72.

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Jazz
  • Blues
Popular Tracks   
Girl of the North Country on Howard Tate by Howard Tate
She's a Burglar on Howard Tate by Howard Tate
Where Did My Baby Go on Howard Tate by Howard Tate
8 Days on the Road on Howard Tate by Howard Tate
Get It While You Can on Rediscovered by Howard Tate
Keep Cool on Howard Tate by Howard Tate
Jemima Surrender on Howard Tate by Howard Tate
Look At Granny Run Run on Out Of Sight: More Sounds From The In Crowd by Various Artists
You Don't Know Nothing 'Bout Love on Howard Tate by Howard Tate
The Bitter End on Howard Tate by Howard Tate

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
I Learned It All The Hard WayHoward Tate2015Compil.
Howard TateHoward Tate2010Album
Blue DayHoward Tate2008Album
LiveHoward Tate2006Album
A Portrait Of HowardHoward Tate2006Album
RediscoveredHoward Tate2003Album
Get It While You Can: The Legendary SessionsHoward Tate1995Compil.
Sweetness / One Armed BanditHoward Tate1986Single
Look At Granny Run RunHoward Tate1983Single
Brand New Me / PrideHoward Tate1976Single
Ain't Nobody To Give It ToHoward Tate1974Single
Ain't Got Nobody To Give It To/Can You Top ThisHoward Tate1974Single
8 Days On The RoadHoward Tate1972Single
Howard TateHoward Tate1972Album
She's A Burglar / You Don't Know Nothing About LoveHoward Tate1972Single
Keep Cool (Don't Be A Fool) / Strugglin'Howard Tate1971Single
Howard Tate's ReactionHoward Tate1970Album
My Soul's Got A Hole In It / It's Too LateHoward Tate1970Single
Have You Ever Had The Blues / Plenty Of LoveHoward Tate1970Single
That's What HappensHoward Tate1969Single
Night Owl / Everyday I Have The BluesHoward Tate1968Single
Sweet Love Child / I'm Your ServantHoward Tate1968Single
Get It While You Can + 3Howard Tate1967Single
Look At Granny Run Run / Baby, I Love YouHoward Tate1967Single
Get It While You Can / Glad I Knew BetterHoward Tate1967Single
I Learned It All The Hard WayHoward Tate1967Single
Stop / Shoot 'Em All DownHoward Tate1967Single
Baby, I Love YouHoward Tate1967Single
Get It While You CanHoward Tate1967Album
Look At Granny Run RunHoward Tate1966Single
Ain't Nobody HomeHoward Tate1966Single
Look At Granny Run Run / Half A ManHoward Tate1966Single
Half A ManHoward Tate1965Single
Darling Please Don't Take My Love For Granted / I Learned It All The Hard WayMoody Scott, Howard TateSingle
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