{"title":"Darrow Fletcher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarrow Fletcher is a US Soul singer born on January 23, 1951 in Inkster, Michigan. With a passion for music from a young age, he began singing at the tender age of 6. Notably, Darrow Fletcher is the cousin of Rose Batiste and had [a656640] as his stepfather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis soulful sound has drawn comparisons to artists such as Clarence Reid, Lou Johnson, and Jimmy Norman among others. Darrow Fletcher's captivating vocals have also been likened to those of The Rhine Oaks and The Fabulous Counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an impressive discography spanning several decades, Darrow Fletcher continues to captivate audiences with his powerful voice and heartfelt performances. His unique blend of soulful melodies and emotive lyrics make him a standout artist in the world of soul music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crossover-soul-1975-79-la-sessions","title":"Crossover Soul: 1975-79 La Sessions","description":"\u003cp\u003edarrow fletcher's late 70s output consisted of only a handful of singles: two on the crossover label and two via crossover productions on atlantic and atco. let's get together , honey can i and it's no mistake have all become in-demand modern soul dance discs, while darrow's version (here in an extended form) of the rising cost of love is considered by many to be the best reading of this great song. there was a complete lp scheduled for release on crossover with the running order already established. this album was never issued, so it is presented here for the first time. several other outstanding and fully finished recordings have also turned up in the crossover vaults at ray charles old studios. highlights of the unissued tracks are the dancers love is my secret weapon and how can you live without love , the ballads and a love song and people are not wind-up toys and the funkier election day and together .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438109692235,"sku":"354850","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6ab64948-2af2-485d-a559-bbac7857dca0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726938269"},{"product_id":"love-is-my-secret-weapon-how-can-you-live-without-love","title":"(Love Is My) Secret Weapon \/ How Can You Live Without Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eReissue on standard Kent label. Since Kent discovered the fabulous unissued Crossover LP in the tape vaults in 2012, ‘(Love Is My) Secret Weapon’ is the one track everyone has wanted on a 45. The CD it appeared on received many plaudits but its appeal was limited to those who like their music on a silver disc. From the opening notes the listener is gripped and the song develops into a modern soul pièce de résistance. The almost-as-good flip is from the same previously unissued source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50438496682315,"sku":"1047562","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b79bc878-20fc-4fbe-b150-9e1952da0ebe_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726943893"},{"product_id":"hope-for-love-no-limit","title":"Hope For Love \/ No Limit","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Hope For Love’ turned up on a one-off master tape which arrived at Ace HQ courtesy of Grapevine Records, who knew we were working with Darrow. Darrow thought the tape was one he and his stepfather Johnnie Haygood made to interest Ray Charles. Ray eventually signed Darrow to his Crossover label. Darrow remembered cutting it in the early 70s, a period when he was relatively inactive recording wise. It has proved to be very popular with the two-step crowd and a vinyl single version will be very welcome. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarrow’s original recording of the Grey and Hanks’ song ‘No Limit’ was issued by Kent in 2012 on CD and as a single. That limited-run 45 sold out quickly but demand has continued to grow, making the current price upwards of £100. ‘No Limit’ was also recorded and released by both Jean Terrell and Breakwater in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50524675801419,"sku":"2048220","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CITY_088A_aefb7784_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728027930"},{"product_id":"the-pain-gets-a-little-deeper-my-judgement-day","title":"The Pain Gets A Little Deeper \/ My Judgement Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘The Pain Gets A Little Deeper’ was soul music’s equivalent of Frankie Lymon’s ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love’ – young, vulnerable, heart-felt vocals that belied the singer’s years. It entered the charts in January 1966 and catapulted the 14 year-old Darrow Fletcher to fame in the R\u0026amp;B world, particularly in his home city of Chicago. Elton John has cited the recording as one of the best soul records he has ever heard. The ‘My Judgement Day’ flip demonstrated that there was depth to Darrow’s talent and a fruitful career followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent","offers":[{"title":"7\" - Black","offer_id":52938948215115,"sku":"R3307-1358","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/REPRO26A.jpg?v=1753885782"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_52ead55f_thumbnail_4096_961bacd5-816c-4664-8cb4-764ea4655181.jpg?v=1726938250","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/darrow-fletcher.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}