The Shuffles

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The Shuffles in February 1970. The Shuffles (1970).jpg
The Shuffles in February 1970.

The Shuffles were a Dutch pop band formed in Rosmalen, North Brabant. The group, fronted by the late Albert West, were active from 1963 until 1973. [1]

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References

  1. "Gelderse artiesten verdrietig om dood Albert West". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 4 June 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  2. "The Shuffles". Top 40.