William Oran Willie Bill Jones US soul/funk vocalist, songwriter and producer was Born in Denison, Texas in 1945 - passed in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on June 10, 1982. Billy Jones started his career singing gospel in church. He also toured the USA as a member of the Army Air Defense Command Choral Group. In 1968, he settled in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and started a solo career in 1970. He soon became a vocalist with Oscar Harris And The Twinkle Stars, making the transition from The Twinkle Stars into Thunderstorm in 1979. He also sang lead with Solat. Only 3 albums under his belt. Not a lot of info out there about him.
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17 comments:
Great Review Thank you AMM always appreciated
great post and info as normal AMM
thanks Reb
Very nice to see your positive decision, thanks for another great review!
Another great review AMM!!
Thanks for another rare soul review MM.
cheers,ELtel
I love these rare gems... many thanks for the review AMM
BigD
I'm glad you're continuing Collins. Unfortunately there will always be those who cheat, alas. No need for a link because I have the album.
Pierre
I know nothing about this artist. Thanks to you I know something about him. Thank you AMM.
Please and thank you. Love seeing you keeping on keeping on, my man!
Thanks of Billy Jones not a name well know but from what one of Dutch mates tells me he was very popular over along with Arthur Conley who moved there before his passing thanks for the review AMM
Cheers Pedro
Thanks AMM. Appreciate your time and efforts here.
never know him either just know soul music is some kind popular in The Netherlands
many thanks for this rare one AMM
I know this album - and deem it absolutely worthwhile. Thanks for review, P.
Thanks AMM an amazing review and the title track keeps one wanting more
Not to sure who did it first him or Archie Bell and the Drells
Sweet comp thanks AMM
Very nice version of Archie Bell's Love will rain...
This review looks like a keeper thanks
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