Shorty Long

About

1) Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an African-American soul singer, songwriter, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint. He was a native of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Long came to Motown in 1963 from the Tri-Phi/Harvey label, owned by Berry Gordy, Jr.'s sister, Gwen, and her husband, Harvey Fuqua. His first release, 1964's "Devil With The Blue Dress" was the first recording issued on Motown's Soul label, a subsidiary designed for more blues-based artists such as Long.

Top Tracks

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   Devil With The Blue Dress

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   Function At The Junction

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   Here Comes The Judge

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4. 4

   I Want To Marry a Lighthouse Keeper

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5. 5

   Out To Get You

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   Function At The Junction - Single Version

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   Hi-Lili - Hi-Lo

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8. 8

   Wind It Up

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