Denise LaSalle ''Here I Am Again''

Denise LaSalle first came onto the scene on Chess Records in 1967 with her first single, "A Love Reputation." Her musical styles have ranged from, Blues, R&B, Soul & Pop, but she has earned herself a tag as The Queen of the Blues.

"Trapped By A Thing Called Love" was a 1971 US #1 R&B, Soul smash hit single, which sold over a million copies. "Now Run And Tell That" and "Man Sized Job" followed into the top 5 of the US R&B chart in the early 70's. Her Unwrapped' album remains a 1979 classic & features a live medley of "Make Me Yours" "Trapped By A Thing Called Love" and "Precious Precious." In 1980, she had some Disco, Club success with the sought after "I'm So Hot," followed by "Come To Bed" (written-By Phillip Mitchell), "Lady in the Street" in 1983 and "Right Place, Right Time," her timeless duet with Latimore in 1984. Unfortunately, she is best known in the UK & other parts of the world for her #6 UK hit cover version of Rockin' Sidney's, "My Toot Toot."

"Here I Am Again" was released in 1975 & mainly overlooked at the time, even with it's Barry White feel.

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Lost Gem: Carolyn Crawford will be "Here for You"

Caroline Crawford's career started by recording for Motown in the 60's. Smokey Robinson wrote a minor R&B hit for her with ''My Smile Is Just a Frown (Turned Upside Down)," but after three singles her contract was not renewed. Her next recording project was as part of the group Hodges, James, Smith and Crawford, but after two single releases, she left the group. Carolyn later joined the Detroit group Chapter 8 (before Anita Baker), but left after a short time to start her solo career up again in 1976. She was the featured vocalist on several of Hamilton Bohannon's singles and six of his albums, including his biggest US single hit "Let's Start the Dance" & also "Me and the Gang." She also recorded for Philadelphia International records in 1975. Bohannon produced her first two solo albums. ''I'll Be Here For You'' was included on her second 1979 solo album, Nice And Soulful'. The title of the album really describes this track, which is our latest SoulTracks Lost Gem. Check it out below and tell us what you think! 

By Gary Van den Bussche 

Disco, Soul, Gold

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