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64-498: Van Allen Clinton McCoy (January 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979) was an American record producer, arranger, songwriter and singer. He is known for his 1975 internationally successful hit " The Hustle ". He has approximately 700 song copyrights to his credit, and produced songs by such recording artists as Brenda & the Tabulations , David Ruffin , The Stylistics , The Presidents, Faith, Hope & Charity, New Censation, Gladys Knight &

128-527: A doo-wop combo named the Starlighters with two friends while in Theodore Roosevelt High School . In 1956, they recorded a single entitled, "The Birdland", a novelty dance record. It gained some interest, resulting in a tour with saxophonist Vi Burnside . In 1959, the Starlighters produced three singles for End Records that included "I Cried". Marriage and other commitments eventually caused

192-503: A UK-based private equity, beating out Warner and others. The deal value was about $ 6.5 billion, including $ 4.7 billion for the shares listed in the London stock exchange, and about $ 2 billion of debt. The deal represented a very high multiple of EBITDA , meaning it added large debt to EMI. After defaulting on its debt, Citigroup took over in early 2011 and weeks later announced that EMI would be split and sold off separately (music recording from

256-473: A new venture towards the end of that year. They had entered a production agreement to produce two albums of new R&B acts. A McCoy-Kipps Productions bio sheet for Kipps indicated that one of the artists could be actress Tamara Dobson . Dobson had signed with MCA sometime in the later part of 1976. Confirmation of things in motion appeared in the November 27 issue of Billboard . Dobson was the first artist to have

320-617: A new, longer version of the song, in order to appease Avco's UK and German affiliates who were clamoring for a 12" disco single release. The new version, clocking in at just under six and a half minutes, was assembled posthumously as a remix, using parts of the original recording plus new parts, including drum, Syndrum , and a "little" Moog synthesizer . It was credited to Van McCoy alone or with an unnamed orchestra, mixed by "The Mix Masters", identity unknown. The song has been featured in numerous movies, such as Stuck on You , Vampires Suck , and The Lorax , and television shows including

384-522: A release scheduled for early 1977. Prior to that, in 1975 and 1976 McCoy had been seen escorting Dobson as well as dancing with her various venues. During 1977, he produced Gladys Knight & the Pips ' Still Together LP. McCoy along with brother Norman and two schoolmates, Freddy Smith and Paul Comedy formed The Starlighters. He was still at Dunbar High School at the time. It was then after he had transferred to Roosevelt High School in D.C. that "The Birdland"

448-463: A single. It was actually recorded earlier by 1976 Eurovision British contestant Louisa Jane White , and released as a B-side of her 1977 single "Don't Stop". The Faith Hope & Charity, produced by him, was released on 20th Century TC-2370. The song made its debut in the Cash Box Top 100 R&B chart on week ending May 27, 1978. On August 12 at week twelve, it peaked at #12. It peaked at #20 on

512-561: A staff writer and A&R representative for the label. As a writer there, McCoy composed his first success, "Stop the Music", for the popular female vocal group The Shirelles in 1962, who he also arranged for. He was co-owner of Vando Records with Philly D.J. Jocko Henderson . He owned the Share record label and co-owned the Maxx record label in the mid-1960s, supervising such artists as Gladys Knight &

576-826: A top 40 hit in the UK. For the week of April 26, 1975, while "The Hustle" was at no. 7 on the Record World Disco File Top 20. He also had four of his songs on the Discotheque Hit Parade. "The Hustle" was getting spun at the Flamingo in New York as well as The Zanzibar at Washington, D.C., and The Directoire in New York. " Fire " was getting played at Disco 1985 in Los Angeles, "Disco Baby" was being played at The Zanzibar as well as "Turn this Mother Out". On June 19, 1975, McCoy

640-465: A work contract he had signed with Columbia Records . By 1965, Columbia Records had recently acquired Van McCoy. McCoy's history as a songwriter was known in the industry. Managed at the time by David Kapralik , it was Kapralik who made McCoy known to Columbia vice-president, William P. Gallagher. Columbia wanted to push him as a recording artist. An article in the October 2 issue of Billboard wrote that

704-442: Is It" by Melba Moore at week six was at no. 29. His own single, "Night Walk" was on its fourth week at no 52, and "Hey What's that Dance You're Doing" by The Choice Four on week five was at no. 60. 1976 was the year that McCoy produced Melba Moore 's " This Is It " and "Lean on Me". Having changed the name of their production company Whitehouse Productions to McCoy-Kipps Productions in early 1976, McCoy and Charles Kipps had entered

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768-758: The Shark Tale short film Club Oscar , That '70s Show , SMG4 , Speechless , American Dad! , and Futurama . Shipments figures based on certification alone. April-Blackwood Music EMI Music Publishing Ltd. is a British multinational music publishing company headquartered in London , owned by Sony Music Publishing . In May 2018, Sony Music Publishing agreed to increase its stake in EMI to 90%, pending regulatory approval. Sony has agreed to pay $ 2.3 billion to acquire EMI, as well as assume EMI's debt of $ 1.359 billion. In July 2018, Sony bought out

832-566: The Aldon Music , Screen Gems and Colgems music libraries from Columbia Pictures , making it a major publisher of film music. In 1989, EMI acquired SBK Entertainment, which included the CBS, MGM , and UA musical catalogs. In 1990, EMI acquired Filmtrax, which included the Mills Music , Ivan Mogull, and Al Gallico catalogs. In July 1997, Motown founder Berry Gordy sold a 50 per cent stake in

896-562: The Beck Family ; and Billy Smith the national disco promotion manager for London . On June 29, 1979, McCoy suffered a heart attack at his home in Englewood, New Jersey . He was hospitalized and went into a coma, but died at Englewood Hospital a week later at the age of 39. He is buried in the McCoy family plot at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery , Suitland, Maryland , a suburb of Washington, D.C. McCoy

960-635: The Billboard Hot Soul Singles Chart on week ending August 5. In late 1978, he produced and composed the A-side of the single " I'm Not Dreaming ", credited to Zulema (and friend) . It was backed with "Gotta Find a Way", released on LeJoint 5N-34002. It was reported in the December 30, 1978 issue of Cash Box that MCA was holding back on a Van McCoy recording, "Patrolers Theme". Instead of this recording they were coming with "Lonely Dancer" which

1024-568: The EMI Group 's entry into music publishing in 1958 through the formation of Ardmore and Beechwood. In 1969, EMI greatly expanded its presence in music publishing through the acquisition of Keith Prowse Music for US$ 1.2 million in cash and 70,000 ordinary stock units. In 1973, EMI acquired Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. In 1973, EMI acquired Affiliated Music Publishers for US$ 8.75 million. In 1974, EMI renamed its music publishing division as EMI Music Publishing. In 1976, EMI Music Publishing acquired

1088-616: The Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA) filed a complaint to the European Commission , asking them to block Sony Music Publishing's full acquisition of EMI. Warner Music Group and BMG Rights Management , which both acquired parts of EMI and its publisher in 2013, have also objected to the acquisition. In October 2018, the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors also objected to

1152-557: The Michael Jackson estate's 10% stake in EMI for $ 287.5 million. With Sony and Jackson's share valued at $ 1.091 billion that gives EMI Music Publishing a valuation of $ 4.75 billion. On 26 October 2018, the European Commission approved of Sony's acquisition of EMI. In November 2018, Sony Music Publishing completed its acquisition of EMI, which was completely merged into Sony Music Publishing. Following these transactions, Sony owned 100% of EMI Music Publishing. EMI currently exists for

1216-650: The Montreal Forum the next day on the 20th. Making its debut on the Cash Box Top 100 R&B chart for the week of September 27, 1975, "Change with the Times" was at no. 78. Also that week , another composition of his, " To Each His Own " by Faith Hope and Charity was at no. 12 in the same chart. "Change with the Times" peaked at no. 8 on the Top 100 R&B Singles chart on the week of November 22. It had also on made its debut on

1280-618: The piccolo lead melody. On the week of May 16, 1975, "The Hustle" entered the Radio & Records Trend chart at no. 38. The following week, "The Hustle" entered the Radio & Records Pop/30 chart at no. 30. During the summer of 1975, "The Hustle" became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts. Billboard ranked it as the No. 22 song for 1975 . It also peaked at No. 9 on

1344-634: The Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report) and No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart . On popular New York City Top 40 station 770 WABC , "The Hustle" was the #1 song for the year 1975, after spending five weeks in the top spot on WABC's weekly charts. According to producers Hugo & Luigi , who owned the Avco record label that originally released "The Hustle", McCoy met with them shortly before his death in 1979. He wanted to discuss ideas for

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1408-619: The Columbia-Screen Gems catalog back under common ownership with Columbia Pictures , which had sold the rights to EMI in 1976. Jho Low , owner of Jynwel Capital, was charged by the US government in civil proceedings as part of the 1Malaysia Development Berhard (1MDB) scandal. The government attempted to seize Jynwel's stake in EMI Music Publishing, claiming it used illicit funds. In July 2017, media reported that EMI Music Publishing

1472-546: The March 11, 1967 issue of Cash Box informing readers that McCoy had left Daedalus Productions and had started his own production company, VMP (Van McCoy Productions). McCoy's new company would form new labels and have the product distributed via independents. It would also produce artists for various labels. At the time of print, a Daedalus production that McCoy had arranged, produced and conducted, " Let's Fall in Love " by Peaches & Herb

1536-454: The One", appeared on an unofficially released Stuff album, Countdown To 1977 , which also featured some tracks by Ashford & Simpson . After his mega success with "The Hustle" there were no further major sellers in the US, despite a series of follow-up albums, From Disco to Love (the abridged 1975 reissue of Soul Improvisations ), The Disco Kid (1975), The Real McCoy (1976), and Rhythms of

1600-552: The Pick of The Week section, the reviewer gave the A-side love ballad beat song and the B-side cha-cha beat romance song national potential. Having met Kendra Spotswood (also known as Sandi Sheldon), who lived near his family in 1961, she became his romantic interest, and they became an item. For the next five years, they would sing and record music together professionally. Their relationship ended when McCoy delayed their wedding plans because of

1664-611: The Pips , Aretha Franklin , Peaches & Herb , Lesley Gore , and Stacy Lattisaw . Van McCoy was born on January 6, 1940, in Washington, D.C. , the second child of Norman S. McCoy, Sr. and Lillian Ray. He learned to play piano at a young age and sang with the Metropolitan Baptist Church choir as a youngster. By the age of 12, he had begun writing his own songs, in addition to performing in local amateur shows alongside his older brother, Norman Jr. The two brothers formed

1728-557: The Pips , Chris Bartley and The Ad Libs . He came into his own after first working for top producers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller as a writer, and then signing with the major April-Blackwood music publishing concern, connected with Columbia Records . McCoy went on to write a string of hits as the 1960s progressed. He penned " Giving Up " for Gladys Knight & the Pips (later a hit for both The Ad Libs and Donny Hathaway ), " The Sweetest Thing This Side of Heaven " for Chris Bartley , " When You're Young and in Love " for Ruby &

1792-799: The Romantics (later a hit for The Marvelettes ), " Right on the Tip of My Tongue " for Brenda & the Tabulations , " Baby I'm Yours " for Barbara Lewis , "Getting Mighty Crowded" for Betty Everett , "Abracadabra" for Erma Franklin , "You're Gonna Make Me Love You" for Sandi Sheldon , and " I Get the Sweetest Feeling " for Jackie Wilson . A songwriting partner for Van McCoy was Joe Cobb. With McCoy, Cobb composed at least eighteen chart hits. They include "So Much Love" by Faith, Hope & Charity, "Triangle Of Love (Hey Diddle Diddle)" by The Presidents [on whom he produced "5,10,15.20 (25,30 Years of Love)"], "Right on

1856-489: The Tip of My Tongue" by Brenda & the Tabulations, and "Come Back and Finish What You Started" by Gladys Knight & the Pips. Cash Box reported in the June 13, 1964, issue that McCoy was appointed to the position of staff writer for the music publishing company April-Blackwood Music . He was working under Jerry Teifer . His duties included writing music and lyrics for all their labels, major and independent labels. He also had

1920-893: The United States, "My Favorite Fantasy" peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, peaked at #51 on the Cash Box Top 100 R&B chart, and it peaked at #48 on the Record World R&;B singles chart. In Canada, it peaked at #37 on the RPM Adult Oriented Playlist chart. It also charted in the United Kingdom, getting on to the Record Mirror UK Disco Top 90 chart, peaking at #70. By July 1978, Faith Hope & Charity had recorded McCoy's composition " Don't Pity Me " and released it as

1984-563: The United States. Sony, through its Sony Music Publishing unit, acquired about 30% of EMI Music Publishing. Still, it won the administration of the entire catalog, making Sony Music Publishing the largest music publishing administrator in the world. Other owners of EMI Music Publishing include Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala, the Michael Jackson Estate, financial institutions, and billionaire David Geffen which grouped into DH Publishing Group (Partnership) . The acquisition would put

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2048-452: The World (1976). However, he scored the UK top 5 again during 1977 with the instrumental success "The Shuffle". which became the theme tune for BBC Radio 4 's Sport on Four . On March 25, 1978, his new album, My Favorite Fantasy , was reviewed. It was made up of original McCoy compositions and was co-produced with Charles Kipps . The clarity, smoothness and easiness of his vocals as well as

2112-457: The album in Record Mirror , she took note of McCoy's faultless vocals, the aspects of human life, and heart - wrenching lyrics etc. However, she didn't display any enthusiasm. "My Favorite Fantasy" would become a hit. While it was charting, another composition of his, " Don't Pity Me " by Faith Hope & Charity , was seeing chart action in the same Billboard and Cash Box charts. In

2176-664: The artists that it signed pre-2012, effectively becoming an in-name-only unit of Sony Music Publishing. EMI Music Publishing controls over 2 million songs; including the Motown Records catalogue, and classic songs by Carole King and Queen , along with contemporary releases by Kanye West , Blink-182 , Drake , Pharrell Williams , Sam Smith , P!nk , Calvin Harris and Sia . EMI owns the recorded catalogue of Philles Records , with distribution handled by Sony's division Legacy Recordings . The origins of EMI Music Publishing date back to

2240-510: The group to disband during the mid-1950s. Van also sang with a group called the Marylanders. In September 1958, McCoy entered Howard University to study psychology but dropped out after two years in order to relocate to Philadelphia, where he formed his own recording company, Rockin' Records, releasing his first single, " Hey Mr. D.J. ", in 1959. This single gained the attention of Scepter Records owner Florence Greenberg , who hired McCoy as

2304-435: The label was using its muscle in a promotion strategy to pitch him via a coast-to-coast tour of radio stations, extensive trade advertising, and promotional mailing to disk jockeys etc. Amongst this, there was to be a cover story about McCoy on the record company's nationally distributed company magazine, Insight . The first single for the label consisted of two McCoy originals, " Butterfly " and "Keep Loving Me". The single at

2368-640: The label's Jobete Music publisher to EMI for $ 132 million. In 2003, EMI bought an additional 30% stake in Jobete for $ 120 million, then the final 20 per cent in 2004 for $ 80 million. In July 1999, EMI acquired 40,000 copyrights from Fujisankei 's Windswept Pacific publisher (including the Morris Levy songs) for $ 200 million. In May 2011, EMI Music Publishing began bundling performance rights previously represented by ASCAP with mechanical and synchronization rights. In 2007, EMI agreed to be purchased by Terra Firma ,

2432-406: The mostly instrumental LP Disco Baby for the Avco (later H&L) label. The title song, "Disco Baby", was written by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore , and was also performed by The Stylistics for their 1975 album Thank You Baby . Unexpectedly, a single called " The Hustle " from the album, written about the dance of the same name and recorded last for the album, went to

2496-562: The musical works of 12 contemporary authors, including Bullet for My Valentine , Gary Barlow , Ben Harper , the Kooks , Lenny Kravitz , Ozzy Osbourne , Placebo (Famous Music), and Robbie Williams . Those catalogues, collectively known as "Rosetta", were acquired by BMG Rights Management in December 2012; the deal was finalized in May 2013. The acquisition was completed in June 2012 following receipt of necessary approvals from anti-trust regulators in

2560-684: The one hand, publishing on the other). In November 2011, a consortium led by Sony agreed to acquire EMI Music Publishing from Citigroup , the owners of the EMI Group, for US$ 2.2 billion. (EMI Records was sold separately.) The acquisition was approved by the European Commission in April 2012, conditional upon the divestiture of the worldwide publishing rights to four catalogues - Famous Music UK, Virgin Europe, Virgin Music Publishing UK and Virgin US - and

2624-455: The record stores. He did interviews with radio stations WKYS, WOL and WHUR with the latter honoring his in their programs all day. He also did interviews for television stations which included TTG -TV. On New Years Eve, December 31, 1976, McCoy performed with band Stuff and brought in the new year at The Bottom Line , singing " When I Fall in Love ". The show was recorded from the band's sound board. That song and another by McCoy, "You Still Be

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2688-650: The responsibility to maintain the liaison with artists and producers. At that time, McCoy's composition " Giving Up " by Gladys Knight & the Pips was doing well in the charts. It was at no. 56 in the Cash Box Top 100 and no. 10 in the Cash Box Top 50 in R&;B Locations chart. In 1965, Barbara Lewis had the Van McCoy–composed " Baby I'm Yours " released. She was originally reluctant to record it. It went to no. 11 that year. By July 1965, McCoy and David Kapralik had formed Daedalus Productions . Their first production

2752-749: The single peaked at no. 10 on the week of December 6. In 1966, McCoy recorded a solo LP for Columbia entitled Night Time Is Lonely Time . It was produced by Mitch Miller . In 1972, he released his own solo LP on the Buddah label, Soul Improvisations . The album included a minor hit, "Let Me Down Easy", but it was not a success following poor promotion. A few years later, following his success with The Hustle, it would be re-released in abridged form (two songs less) as From Disco to Love. He would form his own orchestra, Soul City Symphony and, with singers Faith, Hope and Charity, produce several albums and give many performances. In 1975, McCoy released to low expectations

2816-468: The single with McCoy pictured appeared on page 5 of the same issue. It charted in Canada, making its debut in the R. P. M. Play Sheet chart at no. 36 on the week of October 25. In her New York column, Harriet Wasser ( R. P. M.' s New York correspondent) mentioned that McCoy singing on "Butterfly" sounded a bit like Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis . With the magazine now calling itself, R. P. M. Music Weekly

2880-411: The soul group The Stylistics etc. McCoy also had success with David Ruffin 's comeback album, Who I Am (1975), featuring " Walk Away from Love ", (US number 9, US number 1 R&B) in the US and a UK top 10 success. He went on to produce the next two albums for Ruffin, which spawned further successes. His early discovery, Faith, Hope And Charity , had major success in 1975 with "To Each His Own". It

2944-540: The storeroom. Not too long after that he had an idea that he could put the salesman, Herb Fame, together with the Sweet Things lead singer Francine Barker, and they would be a duo. And that was the beginning of Peaches & Herb . He ended up arranging and co-producing their first hit, "Let's Fall in Love", for the Columbia subsidiary Date in 1966. In 1966, he started his own short-lived label, Vando. An article appeared in

3008-508: The strength and instrumental rhythm was noted. The picks by Billboard were "That's the Story of My Life", "Two Points", "You're So Right for Me", " Before and After ", and "Wings of Love". " My Favorite Fantasy " wasn't a pick then. However, two weeks later on April 8, Billboard had "My Favorite Fantasy" as a recommended soul single in the Top Single Picks section. With Susan Kluth's review of

3072-581: The time had "Keep Loving Me" as the A-side. Backed with "Butterfly", it was arranged by Gary Sherman, and was released on Columbia 43415. The October 2 issue of Billboard had it in the Pop Spotlights Top 60 section, a record predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart. The following week, Billboard ran a picture of McCoy seated, signing his contract with Columbia vice-president William P. Gallgaher and manager Dave Kapralik looking on. A full page advert for

3136-613: The top of both the Billboard pop and R&B charts (also No. 3 in the UK) and won a Grammy Award . The album was also nominated for a Grammy. McCoy, then regarded as a disco hitmaker, never repeated the success of the song, although later singles "Party", "That's the Joint" and " Change with the Times " would get significant airplay. The latter would reach No. 6 in the Billboard R&;B chart and be

3200-491: The week of October 4 in the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart at no. 89, just behind by Silver Convention 's " Fly, Robin, Fly " which was also making its debut. On the week of November 8, the single got to no. 52 on the Cash Box Top 100 chart, and held that position for another week. Tuesday, April 27, 1976, was a recognition day for Van McCoy. He was honored by members of the Washington broadcasting and political community. It

3264-473: Was another R&B chart-topper. Also in 1975, he arranged two of his compositions, "My Heart's Too Big for My Head" and "You've Got to Tell Her", for the Asha Puthli album She Loves to Hear the Music . An example of multiple McCoy compositions in the same chart was for the week ending November 15, 1975, in the Billboard Hot Soul Singles Chart. In addition to his hit " Change with the Times ", which at week 6

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3328-409: Was at no. 8, there was "To each His Own" by Faith Hope & Charity at no. 10 at week 14, "When You're Young and in Love" by Choice Four at no. 71 at week 11 and "I Destroyed "Your Love" by Special Delivery at no. 71 at week 5. For the week ending May 8, 1976, McCoy had four of his compositions in the Billboard Hot Soul Singles Chart. At week ten, "Heavy Love" by David Ruffin was at no. 17, and "This

3392-431: Was from McCoy's forthcoming LP. The project was overseen by Billy Smith and Richie Rivera was taking care of the mix. In early January, Richie Rivera presented for the first time his mix of Van McCoy's "Lonely Dancer" at a New York City club. On the week of January 20, 1979, Cash Box wrote that a 12" release of "Lonely Dancer" / "Samba" was being released on MCA that week. The Zulema and friend single "I'm Not Dreaming"

3456-678: Was in Montreal, Canada, attending a reception hosted by Quality Records at the Limelight night club. There he was presented with a giant award with the inscription, "Presented to Van McCoy by Quality Records Limited, in recognition of "Love Is the Answer" for the song's achieving hit status in Quebec. The function was to also commemorate the first concert appearance of Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony at

3520-451: Was in recognition for his impact in disco. Involved in the celebration and sponsoring it were Douglas Stereo, Sam K's Record Shop, Gerrie's International House of Music and Universal Discount Records. They were joined Ray Mott, owner of the Sagittarius restaurant. The disco party was held there. The day also involved 60 second radio spots on most stations. The spots had been purchased by H & L Records . Events included McCoy visiting each of

3584-407: Was in the Soul section of Billboard's Top Single Picks for the week of January 20, 1979. The review was favorable. It was revealed that the unnamed friend singing with Zulema was actually Van McCoy. The reviewer put it on par with other "silky, romantic" recent hit recordings by Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams , and Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway . By February, the Lonely Dancer album

3648-467: Was in the charts. Also the previous week, a Sandi Sheldon record ("You're Gonna Make Me Love You") had been released by Okeh Records . It was done under the banner of Soul Sound Productions. One outfit Van wrote or produced most consistently for was The Presidents , who had the hit " 5-10-15-20 (25-30 Years of Love) ". In the early 1970s, McCoy had begun a long, acclaimed collaboration with songwriter/producer Charles Kipps, and arranged several hits for

3712-427: Was out. Along with Faith Hope & Charity, Vanetta Fields , McCoy provided backing vocals. In 1979, Van McCoy was still connected with the disco scene. Cash Box ran a recent picture in their March 31 issue. McCoy was pictured with a bunch of people in New York during the National Disco Convention. Pictured were Joanna Beck, Keith Barrow , Tony Beck, Lamarr Rene, WBLS radio personality; McCoy, Nick Mundy member of

3776-503: Was out. It was reviewed by Cash Box in the February 24 issue. Referring to McCoy's and Charles Kipps' production values as stellar and first-rate background harmonies, the reviewer said that McCoy's baritone vocals were mostly first rate. The picks were "Merry Go Round", "The Samba" and "Lonely Dancer". His release was part of an extensive campaign by MCA for the February releases which included releases by Joe Ely, Lane Caudell, Jeffree and Mel Tillis. The promotion strategy for McCoy's album

3840-416: Was put up for sale. In March 2018, Mubadala Investment Co., an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund who was one of the buyers of EMI Music Publishing in 2012, has held talks with Sony and approached other possible buyers to sell its entire stake, according to the media. Mubadala was reportedly seeking a valuation of at least $ 4 billion, almost twice what the Sony-led group paid six years before. In August 2018,

3904-439: Was recorded in 1956. The group later recorded "I Cried" which was released on the End Records label in 1959. On July 8, his single " Mr. D. J. " entered the Cash Box Looking Ahead chart at no. 42, then peaking at no. 5 on August 19. It would also get to #101 on the Billboard chart. Making note of McCoy's success with "Mr. D. J.", Cash Box reviewed his single "Girls are Sentimental" / "Baby Don't Tease Me" (Rockin’ 1012). In

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3968-693: Was set to marry Kendra Spotswood in the spring of 1966. They had been in a relationship since 1961. McCoy's pursuit of his career ruined their wedding plans. The Hustle (song) While in New York City to make an album, McCoy composed the song after his music partner, Charles Kipps , watched patrons do a dance known as " the Hustle " in the nightclub "Adam's Apple." The sessions were done at New York's Mediasound Studios with pianist McCoy, bassist Gordon Edwards, drummer Steve Gadd , keyboardist Richard Tee , guitarists Eric Gale and John Tropea , and orchestra leader Gene Orloff . Producer Hugo Peretti contracted multi-woodwind player Phil Bodner to play

4032-401: Was to be a release by The Spellbinders . At the time, McCoy's composition " Before and After " by Chad and Jeremy and "Baby I'm Yours" by Barbara Lewis were both in the Cash Box Top 100. Around 1965, McCoy was promoting the Sweet Things, a female vocal outfit. Walking into a Washington, D.C., record store one day, he got roped into giving a young salesman there an audition. This took place in

4096-422: Was to build a strong base at a disco and R&B level. The paraphernalia to be distributed to the press, radio and retailers included a four-color poster and four-color button. "I'm Not Dreaming" entered the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, peaking at #76 (week seven) on March 17, 1979, holding the position for another week. It had a total run of nine weeks in the chart. Also in March, Stuff's album Stuff It

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