"Darrell Banks (born Darrell Eubanks) (July 25, 1937 – February 24, 1970) was an American soul singer.
Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Banks grew up in Buffalo, New York, and learned to sing in gospel churches before choosing a career in secular music. He signed with Solid Hitbound Productions/Revilot Records, who released his 1966 single "Open the Door to Your Heart" (which, curiously, is legally named "Baby Walk Right In"), written by Donnie Elbert. When the single came out, Banks was credited as the songwriter instead of Elbert, and a protracted legal battle ensued; however, while the courts settled the matter (eventually in Elbert's favor), the tune scaled the US charts, peaking at #2 R&B and #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. A second single, "Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You", hit #34 R&B and #55 pop later that year. Moving to Atco Records, he released the singles "Here Come the Tears"/"I've Got That Feelin" and "Angel Baby (Don't Ever Leave Me)"/"Look into the Eyes of a Fool" in 1967, neither of which charted. Atco also released a full-length of his which included his Revilot singles. Atco subsidiary Cotillion Records released his last single under the Atlantic Records umbrella, "I Wanna Go Home"/"The Love of My Woman".
From there Banks signed to Stax Records, who released another full-length album of his in 1969 material and two more noncharting singles. They would be Banks's last recordings; in February 1970, Banks was shot and killed by policeman Aaron Bullock in Detroit, Michigan after Banks intervened in his affair with Banks's girlfriend, Marjorie Bozeman." wiki
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The lack of any response lately has left me unmotivated to continue this series any further, since they are uploaded, here are the remaining uploaded links
http://www.embedupload.com/?d=5AZUWVEQJR-tams_-_1964_-_presenting.rar
http://www.embedupload.com/?d=7TBHWBZ5EQ-monitors_-_1970_-_greetings.rar
http://www.embedupload.com/?d=1ARINZIFNO-fantastic_johnny_c_-_1968_-_boogaloo_down_broadway.rar
http://www.embedupload.com/?d=8JFZGYEZEQ-clarence_carter_-_1968_-_this_is.rar
thanks still go to patsoul
I got these from the original post, but thanks for making them more permanent
Several weeks after his final release, the front page of the Michigan Chronicle carried a shocking story.
Rita Griffin was the reporter
"A bullet fired by an off-duty policeman ended the life of singer Darrell Banks, who made history among his peers in the entertainment field several years ago when scoring a million seller hit with "Open the door".
Banks, 35 , was shot and fatally wounded last week by patrolman Aaron Bullock who was attempting to intercede in an alleged assault by the singer on Marjorie Bozeman.
According to statements by witnesses Bullock was dropping Miss Bozeman off at her home on Detroit's west-side around 11 am Tuesday when Banks who had been waiting in his car near the house approached the couple and grabbed Miss Bozeman by the coat stating that he and she were going to talk.
Bullock identified himself as a police officer and ordered Banks to release Miss Bozeman. Banks then pulled a .22 revolver from his waist band and pointed it at the patrolman.
Bullock then reportedly ducked, drew his pistol, and pointed it and fired one shot striking Banks in the neck.
Banks was taken to New Grace Hospital where he was declared dead at 12.10pm.
Ms Bozeman a barmaid in a North West Detroit lounge told investigating officers that she and Banks had been close friends but she was trying to end the relationship.
Friends of Miss Bozeman reported that the couple were last seen together Sunday Feb. 22nd."
We have had severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings here near the Chesapeake. Consequently, because of the fluctuating barometric pressure, dampness, and humidity, I have been under the weather yet again but am finally getting back on my feet and want to thank Patsoul for all of the selections. I am downloading faster than I can listen but hope to catch up this weekend; however, all of the offerings are wonderful, especially that featuring Baby Washington. Thanks so much.
This is a real killer album and a true favourite of mine. What a pity Banks left us only two albums!
While the Stax date is easily available on cd, "Is Here" has only been reissued in Japan. Needless to say that the original vinyl catches pretty lofty prices...
Just picked up the Darrell Banks. Thanks, patsoul. Also the Clarence Carter which I missed first time round for which many thanks, KC.
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