The Natural Four were a group out of Oakland, CA who saw huge local success with their debut single (which is said to have sold 30,000 copies in its local pressing; quite a feat!) The group released a few singles on Oakland's Boola-Boola label, then were picked up by ABC records who reissued two of their local sides. Sadly, they didn't go anywhere and they were dropped. A few years later, lead singer Chris James formed a new Natural Four, signed with Curtis Mayfield's Curtom label and had a string of hits in the early 70's.
I love the powerful but bouncy feel of this song (credit the amazing drummer!) and the vocals are simply outta site.
from 1968...
THE NATURAL FOUR - YOU DID THIS FOR ME
Great record. Actually, this was one of the records later reissued by ABC. I know because I just found a cheap copy on Gemm Music.
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