An Evening With the Queen

Gwen McCrae "Queen Of the Rare Groove" came in with her two daughters Sophia and Leah to cut background parts for music legend Henry Stone. You may remember Henry, he's the guy who signed Ray Charles and James Brown to their first two record deals in the 50's. He then went on to start TK Records which had one of the best rosters of soul artists like Sam & Dave, Gwen McCrae, George McCrae, KC and the Sunshine Band, Clarence Carter and more. Gwen had a #1 hit with "Rocking Chair" in the 70's. If schedules work out, look for Gwen and her daughters (the 'Craettes') to provide some soulful backgrounds

on the next Sounding Rick record. Oh, and if you're in Paris next week, be sure to catch Gwen's show ! She is a sweetheart!