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Billy Nichols
12+ albums
1970sAllUnited States1980sWest End Records
about
Billy Nichols (born William Lee Nichols on 30 April 1940; died December 2025) was an American guitarist and soul songwriter from Carrollton, Mississippi. Aged 14, Nichols' family moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, where Nichols played with various bands including a gospel group named The Bells of Harmony. In 1963, Nichols joined Jimmy Vick and The Victors and recorded a single. In 1964, Nichols moved to Detroit and stayed with his uncle. He was hired by Motown Records where his first job was playing with Martha and the Vandellas. Nichols was also in the Motown Road Band led by Choker Campbell. In 1965 he became the musical director for Marvin Gaye. Nichols first break as a songwriter came in 1966 when Billy Stewart took Nichols to the Chess Records in Chicago to record his song "To Love, to Love". Becoming disenchanted with constant touring, Nichols moved to New York to lead the house band at the Crystal Ballroom. Billy Nichols and the Soul Swingers played at the Crystal Ballroom for about three years. Nichols continued to compose and had his first Billboard top twenty hits in 1972 when Millie Jackson recorded "Ask Me What You Want". Nichols most successful period came working with B.T. Express. "Do It (Til You're Satisfied)" was recorded and released in 1974. Nichols went on to write and produce other songs for the group such as "Can't Stop Groovin'" and "Shout It Out". At the end of the 1970s, Nichols produced two rap records: Jimmy Spicer – "The Adventure
top songs
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Give Your Body Up to the Music
7692Give Your Body Up to the Music (Club Version)
5253Give Your Body Up To The Music - Club Version
2654Give Your Body up to the Music (2014 - Remaster)
2475Give Your Body up to the Music - 2014 Remastered Version
2436London Social Degree
2237Give Your Body Up to the Music (MAW Remix)
1528Girl From New York
1529This Song Is Green
11410Life is short
110albums
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Larry Levan's Classic West End Records Remixes Made Famous At The Legendary Paradise Garage
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Dance For Life "West End Records Celebrates The 10th Anniversary Of Lifebeat"
Would You Believe
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Give Your Body Up to the Music (2014 Remastered Version)
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Larry Levans Classic West End Records Remixes Made Famous At The Legendary Paradise Garage
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Give Your Body Up to the Music (2014 - Remaster)
MAW Presents West End Records: The 25th Anniversary Edition Mastermix
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Original Soundtrack To The Documentary "Gay Sex In The 70's"
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Larry Levan's Classic West End Records Remixes - Made Famous At the Legendary Paradise Garage
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Larry Levan's Paradise Garage
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Fading Yellow 5
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Legendary Classics