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The Secret History of Chicago Music - New - Bobby McClure tried to evolve with the times

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The Secret History of Chicago Music

Soul singer Bobby McClure tried to evolve with the times

He sang in the Soul Stirrers with Sam Cooke, duetted with Fontella Bass, and collaborated with Swamp Dogg, but he always fell short of stardom.

by Steve Krakow March 19, 2025

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Roburt

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It's worth stating that Bobby's mid 80's (Edge) tracks were masterminded by James Gadson (ex of Ike & Tina's band, Watts 103rd St Band, Bill Withers band + 1000's of 1970's LA studio sessions -- many for Motown) and cut in James' studio.

In that period, James G was also working with the likes of Gwen McCrae, Marlena Shaw, Viola Wills, Michael Wycoff, Charles McCormick, Len Jewel Smith & more ... ...  however his most enduring work was with Bobby Womack.

Bobby McClure's "It Feels So Good" was popular enough in UK clubs to be included on a Street Sounds comp LP.

BobbyMcClureUK45.jpg

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SamanthaMai

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On 09/04/2025 at 19:04, Roburt said:

It's worth stating that Bobby's mid 80's (Edge) tracks were masterminded by James Gadson (ex of Ike & Tina's band, Watts 103rd St Band, Bill Withers band + 1000's of 1970's LA studio sessions -- many for Motown) and cut in James' studio.

In that period, James G was also working with the likes of Gwen McCrae, Marlena Shaw, Viola Wills, Michael Wycoff, Charles McCormick, Len Jewel Smith & more ... ...  however his most enduring work was with Bobby Womack.

Bobby McClure's "It Feels So Good" was popular enough in UK clubs to be included on a Street Sounds comp LP.

BobbyMcClureUK45.jpg

Thanks for adding this, I never knew! Fascinating stuff :) Might have to find that LP now! 



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