"Funk in excelsis" from the late legend.
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2021 Introduction: In memory of the very talented songwriter and producer Bruce Hawes (who passed away on February 21, 2021), one of the primary tunesmiths of the Philadelphia soul scene responsible for hits by The Spinners, First Choice and songs recorded by Johnny Mathis, Dionne Warwick, The Three Degrees and many more…

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A 2LP collection of his early hits comes to vinyl Feb. 26.

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Give the Queen of Funk her due.

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The Queen of Soul achieved a unique chart record.

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'Tina' will feature new interviews with the iconic singer.

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"Pick Up the Pieces" is one of the easiest No. 1s to sing along to!

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The New Orleans soul legend went to No. 1 with "Mother-in-Law."
