American R&B and soul singer-songwriter (1940–1969)
This article is about the R&B singer, not to be confused with country musician Shorty Long who played on recordings by country/rockabilly artists for RCA records. For other uses, see Shorty Long (disambiguation).
Shorty Long
Birth name
Frederick Earl Long
Born
(1940-05-20)May 20, 1940 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Died
June 29, 1969(1969-06-29) (aged 29) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
R&B, soul
Instrument(s)
Vocals, piano, organ, drums, harmonica, and trumpet
Labels
Tri-Phi/Harvey, King, Soul/Motown
Musical artist
Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an American soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint. He was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1980.[1]
^"Inductees | Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame". www.jazzhall.com. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an American soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records...
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with the Blue Dress") is a song written by ShortyLong and William "Mickey" Stevenson, first performed by Long and released as a single in 1964. A later...
Contours "Get Ready" – The Temptations "Function at the Junction" – ShortyLong "My World Is Empty Without You" – The Supremes "The Tracks of My Tears"...
fifth label, Soul, featured Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Jimmy Ruffin, ShortyLong, the Originals, and Gladys Knight & the Pips (who had found success before...
Long Tall Shorty were a mod revival band that formed in 1978 in London. They recorded several singles before splitting up in 1982, when lead singer Tony...
Curtis That'll Be the Day 1957 Showcase "Rock Me My Baby" The Crickets ShortyLong, Susan Heather The "Chirping" Crickets 1957 "Send Me Some Lovin'" The...
in the entertainment industry and Shorty's Rescue, an organization set up for Pit Bull rescue (which is no longer in service). Rossi was born in Los...
Harris Here Comes the Judge (ShortyLong album), a 1968 rhythm and blues album by ShortyLong "Here Comes the Judge" (ShortyLong song), 1968 "Here Comes the...
began leading a band not long after. During his time in Tampa Bay, Florida, at age 16 he received his nickname, Guitar Shorty, when it mysteriously showed...
the B-side of the Fearsome Foursome's "Fly in the Buttermilk" single. ShortyLong followed in 1968, and Jett Powers followed in 1970. "Stranded in the...
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