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The Original Orlons : Soothe & Groove
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R&B, Soul, Northern Soul, & Pop fun filled dance tunes were the Original Orlons specialty.
Genre: Urban/R&B: Rhythm & Blues
Release Date: 2006
Soothe & Groove
The Original Orlons
Record Label: Meatball 51
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1. I Been Counted out--2:56 2:58 + MP3 $0.99
2. I Found You--2:54 2:55 + MP3 $0.99
3. I Found You--(Extended Version)--4:19 4:23 + MP3 $0.99
4. I Been Counted Out--(MonoGeo Mix)-2:57 2:59 + MP3 $0.99
5. I Found you-(MonoGeo Mix)--4:19 4:39 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

New 'enhanced' CD with 10 minutes of video including their 'historic' South Street TLA appearance & interviews. First new recording in over 30 years!

Brief history/background:
Fun filled dance tunes were the Original Orlons specialty, making them one of the most popular groups ever to come out of Philadelphia.
In the fall of 1961, thanks to an introduction made on their behalf by Len Barry, of the Dovells, the Orlons auditioned for Kal Mann of Cameo Records and were signed almost immediately. Kal & Dave Appell started writing songs for the group & their first single was “I’ll be True” which Billboard described as a “sincere piping by the young sounding female lead on a wistful rock-a-ballad about a gal’s message to her GI sweetheart."
They followed with the Mann/Appell-penned “Don’t Hang Up” which climbed the charts in the fall and winter of 1962 to number four Pop, number three R&B, and number 39 in the United Kingdom.
The quartet kept up their chart barrage into 1963 with “South Street” (#3 Pop, #4 R&B), “Not Me” (#12 Pop, #8 R&B), and “Crossfire” (#19 Pop, #25 R&B).

The Original Orlons today...
Stephen Caldwell, the original member of The Orlons has been performing since 1957. He continues to do so at this time with one of his original female singers sister Jean Maddox.
To keep the look and sound of the Orlons, Stephen put in place two of his first cousins, Alberta Crump, and Madeline Morris. This CD is the first venture for these three ladies into the recording field.
Please stop by our website for updates & appearances.
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REVIEWS

Tender & heartfelt classic r&b style and sensibilty of the 60's. Solid vocals!
author: Taxi - Dir. of A&R, C. McBay
                            
The Orlons "Soothe & Groove" CD captured that old school love! Classic sounding arrangement on the music sets the mood perfectly. The female background vocals bring in a breath of fresh air & sweetness. It's a great addition to a repertoire of classics and is bound to spark lots of reminiscing.
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Hands down, 'stunning' vocal performance by Stephen & the girls!
author: News Gleaner - Magical Mystery Listener
                            
Soulful & grooving CD single by one of Philadelphia's finest musical exports! The soft & soulful "I Found You" should be on every wedding list 'must have' for the newly weds to slow dance to. The toe tapping "I Been Counted Out' will have you up & dancing in no time. The video enhanced part of the CD was a exciting bonus look into the history of the group. A must have for all 60's dance & r&b collectors.
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If age improves..it has greatly improved the Orlons "Soul"
author: Gene Arnold
                            
Steve was young and bold when when we first met and the Orlon's hit the Top Ten in their early days. Today, his voice is rich with the sweetness of life, and on "I Found You", you will hear exactly why The Orlon's new CD should be in your collection. They are an integral part of "The Sounds Of Philly" and I am glad to MC them at any show we do together. Gene Arnold
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If age improves..it has greatly improved the Orlons "Soul"
author: Gene Arnold
                            
Steve was young and bold when when we first met and the Orlon's hit the Top Ten in their early days. Today, his voice is rich with the sweetness of life, and on "I Found You", you will hear exactly why The Orlon's new CD should be in your collection. They are an integral part of "The Sounds Of Philly" and I am glad to MC them at any show we do together. Gene Arnold
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