The Apollas

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The Apollas was an American soul trio with Leola Jiles (Ferriday, Louisiana, U.S., 2 April 1938 - 16 May 2019), Ella Jamerson (Rome, Georgia, U.S.A.) and Dorothy Ramsey (Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A.) The Apollas first started recording as Leola & The Love Joys (later shortened to The Love Joys) consisting of Leola Jiles and Ella Jamerson and they released their first single on the Tiger record label in 1963 "He Ain't No Angel/Wait 'Round The Corner". Their second single also issued on Tiger was "It's Mighty Nice/ “Payin' For The Wrong I've Done" was released in 1964. In 1965, they became The Apollas and added Billie Barnum as their third member and were immediately signed by Loma Records a soul subsidiary of Warner Brothers. Their debut single was "You're Absolutely Right," was a rough and tumble rock 'n' soul sounding song which established the trio as a strong presence and formed some top-notch material on the Loma record label. In a time when the Warner Record Company who was not well known for its soul sounds which attracted some attention from some serious listeners. However "You're Absolutely Right," never brushed the charts and the Apollas tried vary hard for another few years, first at Loma and then on to the Warner Bros label. Although the group never had a monster hit, they continued to pump out high quality material generating several singles, most of which concentrated on soul and dance tunes. Then they released "Mr. Creator," which had a driving beat and unf

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60's Girl Groups

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Northern Soul - 75 Original Classic Tracks

Seven Days / Open The Door, Fool

After Hours The Collection: Northern Soul Masters

Best of Loma Records-Rise and Fall of a 1960's Soul Label

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Absolutely Right: Rare Soul Sides

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'60s Girl Groups

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The Northern Soul Anthems Compilation

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AFTER HOURS 2

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Soul - One in a Million

I'm A Good Woman 2

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Northern Soul

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