His debut for the label was an impassioned version of the beat ballad ‘Are You Lonely For Me.’ It reached number thirty-nine in the US Billboard 100 and topped the US R&B charts. Despite the quality of the single it failed to chart.īy 1967, Scott was on the move and had signed to Bert Berns’ Shout label. It featured a vocal full of sadness and emotion. He released Forget Me If You Can’ as single. Two years later, in 1966, Scott was still signed to Columbia. It featured the hidden gem ‘I’ll Try Again’ on the B-Side. Neither did Lonely Man’ when it was release later in 1964. This includes Mr Heartache’ which was released in 1964. Three of the singles he released for the label feature on the compilation. However, the single failed to chart and was a disappointing way for Scott to end his spell at Colpix.Īfter this, Scott signed to Columbia. It was penned by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill with Leiber and Stoller. His final single for the label was a cover of ‘On Broadway’ which previously, gave The Drifters a hit single. Although it stalled at eighty-two in the US Billboard 100 chart, it was Scott’s third consecutive hit single on Colpix. It was another Goffin and King composition. ![]() Later in 1963, Scott released ‘Where Does Love Go’ as a single. It also featured on his debut album ‘Everything I Have Is Yours.’ Scott’s decision to sign to Colpix was paying off as he enjoyed his second hit single. It reached forty-eight in the US Billboard 100 chart in 1963. This oft-covered track was transformed becoming a beat ballad with a choral tinged arrangement. Scott’s second single for Colpix was a cover of Ray Charles’ ‘I Got A Woman,’ with ‘Brand New World’ on the B-Side. However, he wanted to build on the success of his first hit single. After this, he was travelling the world playing live. This was Scott’s first hit single and transformed his career. His first release was a cover of Goffin and King’s ‘Hey Girl.’ It reached number ten in the US Billboard 100 and US R&B charts. It’s a lovingly curated compilation.īy 1963, Scott had singed to the Colpix label. This retrospective features some of his biggest hits, hidden gems and everything from Uptown Soul to Deep Soul and R&B. Both singles feature on -The Very Best Of Freddy Scott, a new career-spanning compilation released by Playback Records. He released two singles on the label in 1961, ‘Lost The Right’ and ‘When The Wind Changes.’ Although neither single charted, they showcased a talented and charismatic soul man. Scott signed to the Joy label, which was owned by Eddie Joy. Before that, he returned to his career as a singer. He even produced Erma Franklin for Epic in 1963. Over the next few years he spent a lot of time writing songs that were recorded by everyone from Ann-Margret and Gene Chandler to Jackie Wilson, Paul Anka and Tommy Hunt. He worked in the legendary Brill Building, in New York, and forged a partnership with Helen Miller. However, by 1960 Scott’s seemed more interested in pursuing a careers a songwriter. This resulted in major labels taking an interest in the group. Soon, it was being played on radio and was popular amongst DJs and music fans. Billed as Freddie Scott and The Symphonics, the group released ‘Come On Honey’ as a single. In 1959, Scott had signed to the New York-based Enrica label. Soon, his career would be interrupted when he was conscripted. Meanwhile, Scott had recorded singles for various small labels, and had enjoyed little success. ![]() That was no surprise, as he had been writing songs since he was eleven. He wrote Johnnie and Joe’s top ten hit ‘I’ll Be Spinning.’ Ricky Nelson then recorded his song ‘Baby I’m Sorry’ for his 1957 debut album ‘Ricky.’ By then, he was maturing as a songwriter. In 1956, Scott released his debut single ‘Running Home’ on the J&S label. He decided to give up his career in music and pursue a musical career. However, around this time he started singing again with the Swanee Quintet Juniors. Scott decided to study medicine firstly at the University of Rhode Island, and then Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. ![]() It seemed as if Scott was destined to pursue a musical career. He sang around the house, at school, at church and by the time he was twelve, he was touring England with his grandmother’s gospel group, Sally Jones and The Gospel Keyes.īy the time he was sixteen, Scott had his own television show in Augusta, Georgia, The Sound Of Gospel. Music was part of his life from an early age. FREDDIE SCOTT-THE VERY BEST OF FREDDIE SCOTT.įreddie Scott-The Very Best Of Freddy Scott.įreddie Scott was born on April ’24th,’ 1933, in Providence, Rhode Island.
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