Big John Hamilton (vocalist)
Big John Hamilton | |
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| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Singer |
| Instrument | voice |
| Labels | Minaret, SSS International Records, Emerald Coast Records, Sundazed Music |
Big John Hamilton was an American vocalist. He is known as a singer of Southern Soul music.[1] Hamilton lived in Florida.
Background
He made eight solo records (45s) as well as duets with Doris Allen. They sang a version of Buddy Miles' "Them Changes" for Florida's Minaret Records label between 1967 and 1970. Sundazed Records released a Compact Disc in 2006 of his music called How Much Can a Man Take, the name of the title song from 1968.[1]
Career
Big John Hamilton recorded "The Train" and "Big Bad John" which were released on single, Minaret 124. The record was a Four Star pick in the 29 April 1967 issue of Record World. The reviewer wrote that the mood was just right on the bluesy single and to watch the sales.[2]
Hamilton recorded the song "Big Fanny" backed with "How Much Can a Man Take". The song was referred to as powerful in the 2 March 1968 issue of Record World. The editor of "R&B Beat Where It's At" said that they dug the B side as well.[3]
Hamilton and Doris Allen covered the Buddy Miles song "Them Changes". Backed with "Bright Star", it was released on Minaret MIN-159 in 1970.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ a b Big John Hamilton Steve Leggett, All Music Guide, Last FM.
- ^ Record World, April 29, 1967 - Page 6 SINGLES REVIEWS, FOUR STAR PICKS, THE TRAIN (Chu-Fin, BMI) BIG BAD JOHN (Chu-Fin, BMI) BIG JOHN HAMILTON-Minaret 124
- ^ Record World, March 2, 1968 - Page 42 record world r&b BEAT WHERE IT'S AT (Continued from page 40) Powerful New Big John Hamilton: "Big Fanny."
- ^ 45Cat - Big John Hamilton - Discography, John Hamilton And Doris Allen, Them Changes
- ^ Record World, August 15, 1970 - Page 46 Singleton Readies Big Release,
- ^ Sun Records - Big John Hamilton, Biography
External links
- Discogs - Big John Hamilton