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US West Coast soul group.
Later known as The New Young Hearts.
The Younghearts, formed in 1967 in Los Angeles California.
In January 1967 they released their debut single “A Little Togetherness” on Canterbury which reached the top 10 of the US R&B Charts and later became a Northern Soul Scene Classic.
After their initial success they were signed to Minit releasing their debut Album Sweet Soul Shakin’ in 1968. Producing high quality harmony Soul their falsetto style separated them from many music groups of that era.
Although their line up changed over the years and were briefly The New Younghearts in 1970 Ron remained a key fixture. The single released in this guise ‘Young Hearts Get Lonely Too’ is an in demand Rare Soul collectors item.
In 1973 they were signed to 20th Century Fox reducing in number from a quartet to a trio resulting in the highly sought after ‘Do you Have The Time’ as the title track became a Connoisseurs Classic.
This was quickly followed in 1974 by ‘A Taste of.. ‘ producing the popular You’re Not Here With Me and We’re All God’s Children.
Their final Album All About Love was released in 1977 on ABC.
The Younghearts... Read More ... toured right across the US alongside the likes of The Temptations, The Dells, The Delfonics, The Moments, The Whispers, The Miracles, The Supremes, Barry White, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and even The Rolling Stones among others!
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