The Spinners were an American soul group, best known for the 1970s hits “It’s a Shame,” “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” “One of a Kind (Love Affair),” “Mighty Love,” “Then Came You,” “Games People Play,” and “The Rubberband Man.” Formed in 1954, they cut multiple singles for Harvey Fuqua’s Tri-Phi […]
John Edwards (December 25, 1944 — May 9, 2025) was an American soul singer from St. Louis who released two solo albums before joining the Spinners as a full-time lead singer. He fronted the group’s 1980 hits “Working My Way Back to You” and “Cupid.” Background John Edwards was born on December 25, 1944, in […]
Spinners is the third album by American soul combo The Spinners, released in 1973 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Just Can’t Get You Out of My Mind” (3:42) A2. “Just You and Me Baby” (2:56) A3. “Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You” (4:01) A4. “I Could Never (Repay Your Love)” (6:56) A5. “I’ll Be Around” […]
Pick of the Litter is the sixth studio album by American soul act The Spinners, released in 1975 on Atlantic. et Tracklist: A1. “Honest I Do” (4:00) A2. “I Don’t Want to Lose You” (3:42) A3. “Love or Leave” (4:59) A4. “Sweet Love of Mine” (4:20) B1. “All That Glitters Ain’t Gold” (3:47) B2. “You […]
New and Improved is the fifth album by American soul combo The Spinners, released in 1974 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Sitting on Top of the World” (4:42) A2. “Smile, We Have Each Other” (4:30) A3. “Then Came You” (3:59) A4. “There’s No One Like You” (4:16) B1. “Living a Little, Laughing a Little” (5:03) B2. […]
