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Peabo Bryson

Peabo Bryson
Born: Apr 13, 1951 in Greenville, SC
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Genre: R&B, Rap
Biography: Vocalist Peabo Bryson was among the premier silky-voiced soul artists who emerged as the softer, more sophisticated urban contemporary sound became dominant in the '70s and '80s. His 1976 debut LP, Peabo, was recorded for Bang Records subsidiary Bullet. In 1978, he moved to Capitol, where his first album, ...Read full biography
Straight from the Heart
Released: 1984
Label: Elektra
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A good mix of slow and uptempo tunes, including the definitive Bryson ballad, "If Ever You're in My Arms Again." ~ William Ruhlmann, Rovi ...Read full review
Crosswinds
Released: 1978
Label: Capitol
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A great album, one of Peabo Bryson's first smash efforts. His vocals were at their most expressive and soulful, and the production didn't subordinate his singing to the orchestrations or arrangements. ...Read full review