Hayes Cotton - Secret Lover (1980) Act 1 + Bonus Tracks - Rare Soul (MP3 110MB)

Someone mailed me ages ago about this album they obtained from the old blog saying they lost it and could i review it again, well here you are!...From his humble beginnings in Mexia,Limestone County,Texas, Hayes Cotton set his sights on fulfilling all his childhood dreams. Graduating through Woodland High and Prairie View University he earned a very respectable Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering,this opened doors and opportunities for him relocating to California to take up a role in the aerospace industry. His talent recognised, he moved on to become one of the first black American civil engineers in the Federal Aviation Administration,teaching airport planning for an amazing 25 years. Would you believe that this highly revered Northern Soul artist cherished the world over for 2 45’s and a single album release part designed Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport!.. in the recording studio,he had a unique voice that reminds me of so many great southern singers. He won a contest for unsigned talent on R&B radio station KKBT “The Beat” in Los Angeles and became an overnight celebrity in Hollywood ditching his old job. His song “Secret Lover” also the title of his album was a popular tune played over the airwaves of L.A. for several years and was re-recorded by various recording artists. With his mounting fan base,Hayes became a regular guest of the KKBT “Morning show”, not just for his vocals but his wisdom and general knowledge on current affairs. His earlier 60s recordings,which he wrote and sung were unearthed, eventually being picked up by our Grateful Northern scene jocks. The rest is our history and Hayes legacy. The album contains 2 of his northern hits re-recorded in a totally different style but great all round album that is still fetching some big money among collectors.  i,ve included his Northern Monsters ripped from my 45,s as bonus tracks. Sold this many moons ago for a very good price, but the 45,s..never will part with these gems!...bonus tracks are the tasters. Now sadly he passed away.

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