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My choice for #SaturdayOnStage goes way back in history. The Ravens were one of the most influential early rhythm and blues vocal groups. Here's a rare January 2, 1949 appearance on the Talk of the Town TV show, which was hosted by Ed Sullivan:
The Ravens: My Sugar Is So Refined (1949)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f3gm-681LIThe line-up is (from left to right) Richie Cannon (baritone), Maithe Marshall (1st tenor/falsetto), Jimmy Ricks (bass) and Leonard Puzey (2nd tenor). The pianist is Howard Biggs, who also had a profilic career as a band leader, arranger and composer.
#music #ravens #jimmyricks #howardbiggs #rhythmandblues #doowop #edsullivan