So now that we've covered Lillo Thomas and Peabo Bryson, it's time for the third member of "The Nutty Professor Quartet": the late, great Lou Rawls. As a kid, I remember his annual "Parade of Stars" (started back in 1980) in which proceeds from the telethon went to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Unfortunately, I didn't--and still don't--hear that many of his songs on the radio. He's one of those artists that unless you grew up during his era, you probably one only know like one or two songs of his. While he's not quite as unsung as Lillo, he's probably not as widely recognized or celebrated as a singer like Teddy P or Peabo in the R&B world--although he has such a uniquely silky smooth voice.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Scribbler's Throwback of the Week: The Nutty Professor Quartet, Part 3
So now that we've covered Lillo Thomas and Peabo Bryson, it's time for the third member of "The Nutty Professor Quartet": the late, great Lou Rawls. As a kid, I remember his annual "Parade of Stars" (started back in 1980) in which proceeds from the telethon went to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Unfortunately, I didn't--and still don't--hear that many of his songs on the radio. He's one of those artists that unless you grew up during his era, you probably one only know like one or two songs of his. While he's not quite as unsung as Lillo, he's probably not as widely recognized or celebrated as a singer like Teddy P or Peabo in the R&B world--although he has such a uniquely silky smooth voice.
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