Phil Upchurch - Phil Upchurch Combo Plays Big Hit Dances Complete Boyd and United Artists Recordings (2023)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 73:49 | 169 / 435 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Blue Moon
Philip Upchurch, born on July 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, developed an early connection to music through his father's piano. His musical journey took a significant turn when he started playing the guitar during his teenage years. In 1956, while still in high school, Phil immersed himself in the local music scene, contributing to R&B backing bands such as The Kool Gents. In 1957, right after graduating, he joined The Spaniels and collaborated with Jerry Butler and Dee Clark's band. The latter's theme song, "You Can't Sit Down," recorded in 1960 on the Boyd label, gained unexpected success when released under Phil's name a year later, reaching No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a pivotal moment in his early career.