July 3, 2016 Young Holt Trio
"Sunny" Song of the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtHg4uXIcdw
THE YOUNG-HOLT UNLIMITED
The duo of bassist Eldee Young and drummer Isaac “Red” Holt,
collectively known as The Young-Holt Unlimited, straddled the lines of
jazz, soul & pop with more skill and flair than any other artist of
their time. They first came to prominence as the rhythm section for jazz
great Ramsey Lewis’ acclaimed trio from the mid-‘50s through the
mid-‘60s, culminating in the 1965 Top 5 single “The In Crowd.” Young
& Holt went off on their own the following year, signing with
Brunswick where they released six albums (including one concert
recording) through 1969. They were originally billed as “The Young Holt
Trio” along with pianist Hysear Don Walker, where they cracked the Top
20 R&B chart (and Top 40 Pop) with the infectious “Wack Wack.” Their
biggest hit came in 1968 with the million-selling Top 5 Pop/R&B
smash “Soulful Strut.” This instrumental track was used as the basis for
Barbara Acklin’s “Am I The Same Girl” the following year. Their songs
have been used in numerous films, TV shows and advertisements, and even
if you weren’t familiar with their name you likely know their music.
http://brunswickrecords.com/our-artists/the-young-holt-unlimited/
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