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About Bobby Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Born and raised in the bustling heart of New York City, Bobby Paris was a luminary in the blue-eyed soul genre, adding a unique flair with his Puerto Rican heritage. His musical journey began as early as 1956, harmonizing with the neighborhood doo-wop ensemble, the Golden Keys. Embarking on a solo trajectory, Paris debuted with “Rockin’ Concerto” in 1960 under the Indigo label. This marked the beginning of a series of independent label associations that released singles like “Is It You” (1962) and “Love Passed Me By” (1965).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the spotlight truly shone on Paris with the 1966 smash hit “Night Owl”. Note only was this melody a remarkable creation from his five-year-old self’s imagination, but it also became the lifeline for the Cameo\/Parkway label during its financial tribulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soon after, Paris found a new home with Capitol Records. His inaugural track for them, “I Walked Away,” was released in 1967. Demonstrating his multifaceted talents, Capitol also employed Paris as a producer. Among his notable works was co-producing Bobbie Gentry’s timeless “Ode to Billie Joe” in that same year. A string of releases followed, including memorable numbers like “Per-So-Nal-Ly” and the iconic Hair track “Let the Sunshine In.” Paris’ stint with Capitol culminated in 1973 with the tracks “Baby, Spread Your Love on Me” and “Love Looks So Good on You.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bobby Paris’ legacy, however, didn’t just confine itself to the US. Across the Atlantic in the UK, tracks like “Night Owl,” “I Walked Away,” and “Per-So-Nal-Ly” were hailed as the anthems of the Northern Soul club culture. Interestingly, Paris was unaware of his impact on this British subculture until the late 90s. It was only in 1999, when he was approached for the documentary “The Strange World of Northern Soul,” that he truly understood his influence. He also graced the documentary’s premiere with a live performance, marking his enduring connection with fans worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bobby Paris, who left the world on September 24, 2009, will forever be remembered for his distinct voice, musical contributions, and the indelible mark he left on the Northern Soul movement.<\/p>\n\n\n