'61 RC Memphis

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  October 25, 2015

  A Radio Commercial For An Integrated Ray Charles Gig In Memphis, 1961

  Sometimes collecting Elvis memorabilia turns out to be a relevant passtime. The B-side of this acetate is a promotional jingle for Ray Charles’ August 20, 1961, concert at the Ellis City Auditorium, the first integrated gig in Memphis.That may be special, but its A-side is much bigger Music History News: it’s a so far unknown […]

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