Eddie Middleton

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Eddie Middleton
BornUnited States
OccupationSinger
Labels Epic, Cleveland International, SSS International, Waffle Records
Formerly ofSeros, R. C. and the Moonpies, Down Home, King David and the Slaves, NewSong, In-Men Ltd.


Eddie Middleton was an American singer who had a few hits on the US country charts in the 1970s. He also leant towards the soul genre and sang gospel. His biggest success was his version of the song "Endlessly".

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Background

Middleton had three records charting nationally on the country charts in 1977. They were "Midnight Train to Georgia", "Endlessly" and "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)". [1]

Middleton was a founding member of the Christian supergroup NewSong. [2]

Career

1960s

In 1967 and having enrolled at Valdosta State College, Eddie Middleton formed a band and was also in groups such as Seros, R. C. and the Moonpies, Down Home and for a brief period was in a blue eyed soul band from Jesup, Georgia called King David and the Slaves. [3] In the late 1960s, Middleton was performing with a band called R.C. & The Moonpies which was made up of mainly students from Valdosta State College. Mike Hattaway who was the drummer for the band would later recall that Middleton had an ability to cover soul and beach tunes. [4]

1970s

Eddie Middleton recorded the song "Until Then" which was composed by Dot Hester. Backed with "Circus City" it was released on SSS International SSS-801 in 1970. [5] [6]

"Midnight Train to Georgia"

On the week of June 4, 1977, Cash Box showed that "Midnight Train to Georgia" was being played on WHK in Cleveland where it had gone to no 36, [7] was on the playlist of WBAM in Montgomery, [8] and on the playlist of WWVA in Wheeling. [9] On the week of June 11, it debuted at no. 93 in the Cash Box Top 100 Country chart. [10] It had also gone from 36 to 26 on the play chart on WHK in Cleveland. [11] On the week of July 2, 1977, Cash Box showed that it had gone from 30 to 24 on the playlist of WSLR in Akron, and was on the playlists of WDEE in Detroit and KKYX in San Antonio. [12] And that week, having been in the Cash Box Top 100 Country chart for four weeks, it peaked at no. 84. [13]

Further activities

It was reported by Billboard in the mnagazine's September 10 issue that Cleveland International artist Eddie Middleton, Columbia artist R. C. Bannon and The Silver City Band were part of a recent CBS Records showcase that was held at Nashville's Exit Inn. [14]

"Endlessly"

Middleton recorded the Clyde Otis composition "Endlessly" which was produced by Sonny Limbo and Mickey Buckins. It was released on an Epic / Cleveland International promo (cat#8-50431). It was in the recommended section of Billboard's Top Single Picks in issue September 3, 1077. [15] The single debuted at no. 89 in the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on the week of September 10. [16] The song peaked at no 38 on the week of October 22 and held that position for another week. [17]

Further activities

Middleton's album, Eddie Middleton which was recorded in Atlanta was reviewed in the October 22 issue of Billboard. It was also one of the Top Album Picks. The reviewer said that it carried the hot Atlanta sound and was typified by the busy production. The prominent background voices were also noted. The best tracks were "Midnight Train To Georgia", "Don't Say Let's Wait", "Endlessly," "All for the Love of a Girl" and "Born to Lose. [18] [19]

In 1989, a single that Middleton recorded for Waffle Records, "Good Food Fast" bw "Waffle Doo-Wop" which was composed and produced by Jerry Buckner and Mary Welch Rogers was released. [20] [21]

Career (later years)

In 2005, Middleton was a member of a later version of the group, The In-Men Ltd., a group that was around in the late 1960s. [22]

His early recording "Fifth of Soul" was included on the Soul Party - Sun Records various artists compilation that was released in 2012. [23]

According to the October 13, 2018 issue of the Valdosta Daily Times , Middleton was scheduled to give a concert at the Lake Park United Methodist Church in South Georgia on Sunday, October 21 at 6:30 pm.. [24]

Death

Eddie Middleton died on August 21, 2021. [25]

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References

  1. ↑ MusicVF.com - Eddie Middleton Top Songs, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography
  2. ↑ Valdosta Daily Times, Oct 13, 2018 - NewSong founder to play South Georgia By Dean Poling
  3. ↑ Southern Garage Bands - EDDIE MIDDLETON
  4. ↑ The Heeey baby Days of Beach Music - More Stories From The Heeey Baby Days of Beach Music
    the ones that arrived to late to get into Volume One
    R.C. & the Moonpies – The Part Time Party Band
  5. ↑ 45Cat - Eddie Middleton - Discography, USA
  6. ↑ Eddie Middleton - Topic channel (Youtube) - Until Then
  7. ↑ Cash Box, June 4, 1977 - Page 26 Additions to Country Playlists, WHK - Cleveland, Ex To 36 - Eddie Middleton
  8. ↑ Cash Box, June 4, 1977 - Page 51 Additions To Country Playlists, WBAM - Montgomery, Eddie Middleton
  9. ↑ Cash Box, June 4, 1977 - Page 51 Additions To Country Playlists, WWVA - WHEELING
  10. ↑ Cash Box, June 11, 1977 - Page 35 CASH BOX TOP 100 COUNTRY June 11 1977 93, 6/4 -, Weeks on Chart 1
  11. ↑ Cash Box, June 11, 1977 - Page 38 Additions to Country Playlists, WHK Cleveland, 36 To 26 Eddie Middleton
  12. ↑ Cash Box, July 2, 1977 - Additions To Country Playlists, WSLR - AKRON, 30 - 24 Eddie Middleton; WDEE- DETROIT, Eddie Middleton; KKYX - SAN ANTONIO, Eddie Middleton
  13. ↑ Cash Box, July 2, 1977 - Page 47 CASH BOX TOP 100 COUNTRY July 2, 1977 84, 6/25 88, Weeks on Chart 4
  14. ↑ Billboard, September 10, 1977 - Page 39 Country
  15. ↑ Billboard, September 3, 1977 - Page 96 Billboard's Top Single Picks, Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 9/3/77, Country, recommended, EDDIE MIDDLETON -Endlessly
  16. ↑ Billboard, September 10, 1977 - Page 44 Billboard Hot Country Singles, Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 9/10/77, This Week 89 NEW ENTRY
  17. ↑ Billboard, October 22, 1977 - Page 78 Billboard Hot Country Singles Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 10/22,77, This Week 38, Last week 43, Weeks on Chart 7
  18. ↑ Billboard, October 22, 1977 - Page 95 Billboard's Top Album Picks, country, EDDIE MIDDLETON
  19. ↑ Billboard, November 5, 1977 - Page 52 Billboard Hot Country Singles Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 11/5,77, This Week 45, Last Week 38, Weeks on Chart 9
  20. ↑ 45Cat - Eddie Middleton - Discography
  21. ↑ Popsike - WAFFLE HOUSE RECORDS--EDDIE MIDDLETON--"GOOD FOOD FAST"
  22. ↑ The Heeey baby Days of Beach Music - In-Men Ltd.
  23. ↑ Amazon - ALBUM, Soul Party - Sun Records
  24. ↑ Valdosta Daily Times, Oct 13, 2018 - NewSong founder to play South Georgia By Dean Poling
  25. ↑ The Christian Beat, 08.22.2021 - NewSong Founding Member Eddie Middleton Has Died By Herb Longs
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