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Gone But Not Forgotten: 6/11/23 - Natalie Cole
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The Beautiful Zion Young Adult Choir’s single “I’ll Make It Alright,” achieved something almost unheard of: it made the top 40 of the national soul singles chart.
The late 1970s was a pivotal moment in the history of popular music, with artists exploring new sounds and genres while continuing to push the boundaries of what was considered mainstream. 1978 in particular saw a wealth of iconic songs released, ranging from disco anthems to punk rock classics to chart-topping pop hits. In this
Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy formed the Independents in Jerry Butler’s songwriting workshop, and after the band's short life, they went on to partner with the likes of Natalie Cole and Ronnie Dyson.