Argia B. Collins

Garland Green: soul and barbecue

Someone who could “never lose” at the South Side Talent Shows that local record execs scoured for fresh talent, Chicago’s own Garland Green made a name for himself in the late sixties as a growling, burgeoning soul star to be reckoned with. Ironically, he wasn’t discovered at a Talent Show, but playing pool. Legend has it…

January 24, 2010

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Chicago Cultural History, Local Chicago Music, Music

Allison Collins, Argia B. Collins, barbecue, Black Business, Chicago Barbecue, Chicago Cultural History, Garland Green, Local Chicago Music, Local Chicago Soul, Mumbo Sauce
Garland Green “Jealous kind of fella” 1969

A beast of a Chicago Stepper cut by Chicago’s own Garland Green. Oh, and he says, he’s not Jealous nor Violent in real life… he even released a song called “Don’t Think I’m a Violent Guy”. Good to know. more about “Garland Green “Jealous kind of fella”…“, posted with vodpod Someone who could “never lose”…

May 19, 2009

ayanacontreras

Arts & Culture, Chicago Cultural History, Jive Culture, Local Chicago Music, Music

Argia B. Collins, Chicago Soul, Garland Green, Jealous Kinda Fella, Local Chicago Soul, Music, soul, South Side Talent Shows