Harold Burrage

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Harold Burrage (March 30, 1931, Chicago, IL, USA - November 26, 1966, Chicago, IL, USA) was an American blues, rhythm & blues and soul pianist and singer. Burrage did session work as a pianist in the 1950s and 1960s as well as recording under his own name. He released singles on Decca, Aladdin, States, and Cobra in the 1950s, and for Vee-Jay and M-Pac in the 1960s. Burrage's backing bands included the likes of Otis Rush, Willie Dixon, and Jody Williams, while Burrage supported Magic Sam, Charles Clark, and others as a pianist. Burrage's only national hit was the 1965 Chicago soul song "Got to Find a Way", which reached #31 on the Billboard R&B charts. The following year Burrage died at the home of Tyrone Davis, a musician Burrage influenced. Pianist Harold Burrage started out singing blues and R&B during the 1950s and ended up as a linchpin of the emerging Chicago soul sound of the '60s; he made recordings in both styles and more than a few idiomatic shades in between. Burrage mentored young soul singers Otis Clay and Tyrone Davis, but never had a chance to see them fully blossom. Burrage's first record was in 1950 with a jumping "Hi-Yo Silver" for Decca. Further singles followed for Aladdin and States before he joined Eli Toscano's Cobra label. His spell at the label saw him recruit some sterling guitarists on his sessions. In 1956, Burrage cut the amusing "You Eat Too Much" for Cobra, backed by a solid combo featuring guitarist Wayne Bennett (Bobby Bland band) and bass le

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Messed Up! The Cobra Recordings 1956-1958

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Lost Soul Gems

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Boss Of The Chicago Blues

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The Ultimate Rock N' Roll & Rhythm N' Blues Collection

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Chicago Soul Cellar

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The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty

Move With The Groove - Hardcore Chicago Soul 1962-1970

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Beginners Guide To Rhythm N Blues

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Chicago Blues Masters

Mr. Dixon's Workshop

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TTRH Season 1 - 30 - Thanksgiving Leftovers

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An Introduction To Chicago Soul

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