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DOWNLOAD NO.99 - FREDDY HAMPTON

Let There Be Peace” was written by Slater and Baulderstone as an anti Vietnam War song. It was recorded in 1970 and released in January 1971 by Freddy Hampton a singer who had earlier hits.

In 1965, he had “I’m Plannin’ Keepin’ You” on the W&G label and 1967 with “Felena Malone” on the Spin label. Freddy also had a group called Freddy Hampton’s Big Roll Movement which had band member Fred Payne who worked with Livi Smith’s Cleffs.

Let There Be Peace” got to #8 nationally. Not long after this hit Freddy joined with Shirley Smith to form the duo Freddy Hampton and Trik, they had two singles. Their memorable single “Hooch” was #4 nationally in 1971. Freddy then had another hit as Freddy Hampton and Paint: “Keep On Groovin’” in 1972 which was his last chart outing.

Here is "Let There Be Peace":

http://rapidshare.com/files/179539766/freddy_hampton_-_let_there_be_peace__Single_mix_.mp3

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for this one & Lori Balmer Tom. You have an uncanny knack of knowing just what I'm looking for lately :-) Many thanks

    Micko

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