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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Natural Four, ‘Can This Be Real’ (1973)

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Natural Four’s “Can This Be Real” appeared on the band’s 1974 self-titled LP. This smooth, mid-tempo love song, written by J. Hutson, Leroy Hutson, & M. Hawkins, was Natural Four’s greatest success on the US Hot 100, grabbing #31 in … Continue reading →

Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Curtis Mayfield/Curtom Records (1974)

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Curtis Mayfield launched the Curtom record label along with band manager Eddie Thomas in 1968. Above, we have an August 1974 Curtom ad from Record World magazine thanking NATRA (National Association of Television and radio Announcers). Mayfield, his former band … Continue reading →