Big John Hamilton (vocalist)

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Big John Hamilton
OriginUnited States
GenresSinger
Instrumentvoice
LabelsMinaret, SSS International Records, Emerald Coast Records, Sundazed Music

Big John Hamilton was an American vocalist. He is known as a singer of Southern Soul music. [1] Hamilton lived in Florida.

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Background

He made eight solo records (45s) as well as duets with Doris Allen. They sang a version of Buddy Miles' "Them Changes" for Florida's Minaret Records label between 1967 and 1970. Sundazed Records released a Compact Disc in 2006 of his music called How Much Can a Man Take, the name of the title song from 1968. [1]

Career

Big John Hamilton recorded "The Train" and "Big Bad John" which were released on single, Minaret 124. The record was a Four Star pick in the 29 April 1967 issue of Record World. The reviewer wrote that the mood was just right on the bluesy single and to watch the sales. [2]

Hamilton recorded the song "Big Fanny" backed with "How Much Can a Man Take". The song was referred to as powerful in the 2 March 1968 issue of Record World. The editor of "R&B Beat Where It's At" said that they dug the B side as well. [3]

Hamilton and Doris Allen covered the Buddy Miles song "Them Changes". Backed with "Bright Star", it was released on Minaret MIN-159 in 1970. [4] [5] [6]

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