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{{short description|American musician}}
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| name = G.C. Cameron
| name = G.C. Cameron
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = George Curtis Cameron
| birth_name = George Curtis Cameron
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1945|09|21}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1945|09|21}}
| birth_place = [[McCall Creek]], [[Mississippi]]
| birth_place = [[McCall Creek, Mississippi]], U.S.
| occupation = singer
| occupation = Singer
}}
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'''George Curtis Cameron''' (born September 21, 1945, in [[McCall Creek, Mississippi]]) is an [[Americans|American]] [[soul music|soul]] and [[R&B]] singer who is currently married to International Recording Artist Linda Dixon Cameron a.k.a. “ Lady L.”. Perhaps best known as the lead singer of supergroup "[[The Spinners (American R&B group)|The Spinners]]" on their 1970 hit "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's a Shame]]" and for his 1975 hit "[[It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday]]". G.C. is credited with having "six different voices."
'''George Curtis Cameron''' is an American [[soul music|soul]] and [[R&B]] singer perhaps best known as the lead singer of [[The Spinners (American R&B group)|The Spinners]] on their 1970 hit "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's a Shame]]" and for his 1975 hit "[[It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday]]". Cameron is credited with having "six different voices."


==The Spinners==
==The Spinners==
After serving in the [[Vietnam War]] with the [[US marine|Marines]], Cameron joined [[Motown]] act [[The Spinners (American R&B group)|The Spinners]] as lead singer (though original lead singer [[Bobby Smith (rhythm and blues singer)|Bobby Smith]] also retained his lead position). He sang both lead parts on their first big hit, 1970's "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's a Shame]]", co-written and produced by [[Stevie Wonder]]. However, when The Spinners left Motown the following year, Cameron remained with Motown as a solo artist.
After serving in the [[Vietnam War]] with the [[US marine|Marines]], Cameron joined [[Motown]] act [[The Spinners (American R&B group)|The Spinners]] as lead singer<ref name="LarkinGE">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1992|edition=First|isbn=0-85112-939-0|page=398}}</ref> (though original lead singer [[Bobby Smith (rhythm and blues singer)|Bobby Smith]] also retained his lead position). He sang both lead parts on their first big hit, 1970's "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's a Shame]]", co-written and produced by [[Stevie Wonder]].<ref name="LarkinGE"/> However, when The Spinners left Motown the following year, Cameron remained with Motown as a solo artist.<ref name="LarkinGE"/>


Cameron rejoined The Spinners in 2000, after then-current frontman [[John Edwards (singer)|John Edwards]] suffered a stroke. He remained with The Spinners well into the early 2000s, during which time he appeared with them on a [[PBS]] music special, singing his 1970 hit "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's A Shame]]", before leaving again to join The Temptations in 2003.<ref>{{YouTube|H7T1v3DxgKg}}</ref>
Cameron rejoined The Spinners in 2000, after then-current frontman [[John Edwards (singer)|John Edwards]] suffered a stroke. He remained with The Spinners well into the early 2000s, during which time he appeared with them on a [[PBS]] music special, singing his 1970 hit "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's A Shame]]", before leaving again to join [[The Temptations]] in 2003.<ref>{{YouTube|H7T1v3DxgKg}}</ref>


==Solo artist==
==Solo artist==
Releasing several solo singles in the early 1970s, he became known for his ability to sound like other artists, such as [[Smokey Robinson]] on his song "(Don't Wanna) Play Pajama Games", [[Curtis Mayfield]] on "No Matter Where" and [[The Isley Brothers]] on his duet with [[Willie Hutch]] "Come Get This Thang". Although Cameron was not a major-seller for the label, he did have a hit with "[[It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday]]", the theme song of the 1975 [[film]] ''[[Cooley High]]'', which was later covered by [[Boyz II Men]].
Releasing several solo singles in the early 1970s, he became known for his ability to sound like other artists, such as [[Smokey Robinson]] on his song "(Don't Wanna) Play Pajama Games", [[Curtis Mayfield]] on "No Matter Where" and [[The Isley Brothers]] on his duet with [[Willie Hutch]] "Come Get This Thang". Although Cameron was not a major-seller for the label, he did have a hit with "[[It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday]]", the theme song of the 1975 [[film]] ''[[Cooley High]]'', which was later covered by [[Boyz II Men]].


Cameron left Motown after the 1970s, and toured as an independent artist. He recorded a critically acclaimed album for [[Malaco Records]] in 1983 and his career was revived in 1989 by recordings for British record companies [[Ardent Records|Ardent]] (owned at the time by Paul Mooney) and [[Motorcity Records|Motorcity]] (owned by [[Ian Levine]]). He also recorded another solo album titled ''Shadows''. ''Shadows'' was co-produced by Ben Obi of Savannah Street Music.
Cameron left Motown after the 1970s, and toured as an independent artist.<ref name="LarkinGE"/> He recorded a critically acclaimed album for [[Malaco Records]] in 1983 and his career was revived in 1989 by recordings for British record companies [[Ardent Records|Ardent]] (owned at the time by Paul Mooney) and [[Motorcity Records|Motorcity]] (owned by [[Ian Levine]]).<ref name="LarkinGE"/> He also recorded another solo album titled ''Shadows''. ''Shadows'' was co-produced by Ben Obi of Savannah Street Music.


==The Temptations, 2003-2007==
==The Temptations, 2003–2007==
G.C. Cameron left the group in June 2007 to focus on his solo career.
He replaced [[Barrington "Bo" Henderson]] in 2003 as one of the lead singers of [[The Temptations]]. He was one of the voices on their album, "Reflections". Cameron sang lead on the album track "[[How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)]]" which was nominated for a Grammy in 2007. Cameron left the Temptations in June 2007 to focus on his group, ''The G.C. Cameron Review''.


==Today==
==2008 to Present==
On Saturday, May 17, 2008, Cameron made a special guest appearance at a benefit concert for Hold on to Education Foundation Inc. in South Jersey.<ref>[http://www1.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/81-05162008-1535065.html Burlington County Times Newspaper Article Archive<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228151643/http://www1.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/81-05162008-1535065.html |date=2009-02-28 }}</ref> He received proclamations from New Jersey State Senator [[Diane Allen]]; and Mayor Jacqueline Jennings, with Councilman Eddie Campbell, Jr. of [[Willingboro]] NJ. [[Cherry Hill High School West]] Acappella vocal group Men of Note and [[Marilyn Marshall (singer)|Ms. Marilyn Marshall]] paid tribute to Cameron in honor of his contribution to American Popular Music and his dedication to youth education. In late 2008, he appeared on the PBS special ''Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia'', singing [[The Spinners (soul music)|The Spinners]]' hit "The Rubberband Man".
On Saturday, May 17, 2008, Cameron made a special guest appearance at a benefit concert for Hold on to Education Foundation Inc. in South Jersey.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www1.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/81-05162008-1535065.html|title=Club scene, May 16 (phillyBurbs.com) &#124; Music|date=February 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228151643/http://www1.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/81-05162008-1535065.html|access-date=August 18, 2021|archive-date=February 28, 2009}}</ref> He received proclamations from New Jersey State Senator [[Diane Allen]]; and Mayor Jacqueline Jennings, with Councilman Eddie Campbell Jr. of [[Willingboro]], New Jersey. [[Cherry Hill High School West]] Acappella vocal group Men of Note and [[Marilyn Marshall (singer)|Ms. Marilyn Marshall]] paid tribute to Cameron in honor of his contribution to American Popular Music and his dedication to youth education. In late 2008, he appeared on the PBS special ''Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia'', singing [[The Spinners (soul music)|The Spinners]]' hit "The Rubberband Man".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mauricewatts.com/interviews/gcinterview3.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081110193959/http://www.mauricewatts.com/interviews/gcinterview3.html|url-status=dead|title=GC Cameron's WHCR 90.3FM June 8, 2007, Interview with Maurice Watts<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=November 10, 2008|access-date=August 18, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.holdontoeducation.org/EVENTS2.html |title=Hold On To Education Foundation Inc.<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=January 2, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228162021/http://www.holdontoeducation.org/EVENTS2.html |archive-date=February 28, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref>[http://www.mauricewatts.com/interviews/gcinterview3.html GC Cameron's WHCR 90.3FM June 8, 2007, Interview with Maurice Watts<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081110193959/http://www.mauricewatts.com/interviews/gcinterview3.html |date=November 10, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.holdontoeducation.org/EVENTS2.html |title=Hold On To Education Foundation Inc.<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2009-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228162021/http://www.holdontoeducation.org/EVENTS2.html |archive-date=2009-02-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 2008, G.C. Cameron began working with reggae band [[Dub Nation]] on their album ''Rising Force For Change''. Released in early 2012, the album features reggae renditions of G.C.'s hits "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's A Shame]]" and "[[It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday]]" as well as a collection of new songs.<ref>[http://www.nationrizn.com Dub Nation Homepage]</ref>
In 2008, G.C. Cameron began working with reggae band [[Dub Nation]] on their album ''Rising Force For Change''. Released in early 2012, the album features reggae renditions of Cameron's hits "[[It's a Shame (The Spinners song)|It's A Shame]]" and "[[It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday]]" as well as a collection of new songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nationrizn.com/|title=Nationrizn Entertainment – Music, Entertainment and More|website=Nationrizn.com|access-date=August 18, 2021}}</ref>


In 2009, G.C. Cameron released the album ''Enticed Ecstasy''.
In 2009, G.C. Cameron released the album ''Enticed Ecstasy''.
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*1976: ''G.C. Cameron''
*1976: ''G.C. Cameron''
*1977: ''You're What's Missing in My Life''
*1977: ''You're What's Missing in My Life''
*1977: ''[[Rich Love Poor Love]]'' with [[Syreeta]]
*1977: ''[[Rich Love, Poor Love]]'' with [[Syreeta]]
*1983: ''Give Me Your Love''
*1983: ''Give Me Your Love''
*1991: ''Right or Wrong''
*1991: ''Right or Wrong''
*2001: ''Shadows''
*2001: ''Shadows''
*2009: ''Enticed Ecstasy''
*2009: ''Enticed Ecstasy''
*2012: '' Rising Force for Change'' with [[Dub Nation]]
*2012: '' Rising Force for Change'' with Dub Nation


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*[http://www.soulexpress.net/spinners_whilethecitysleeps.htm An interview with Soul Express in October 2018]
*{{Discogs artist|G.C. Cameron}}


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[http://www.soulexpress.net/spinners_whilethecitysleeps.htm An interview with Soul Express in October 2018]
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{{The Temptations}}
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{{The Spinners (American band)}}
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Latest revision as of 04:09, 12 April 2024

G.C. Cameron
Birth nameGeorge Curtis Cameron
Born (1945-09-21) September 21, 1945 (age 78)
McCall Creek, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer

George Curtis Cameron is an American soul and R&B singer perhaps best known as the lead singer of The Spinners on their 1970 hit "It's a Shame" and for his 1975 hit "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday". Cameron is credited with having "six different voices."

The Spinners[edit]

After serving in the Vietnam War with the Marines, Cameron joined Motown act The Spinners as lead singer[1] (though original lead singer Bobby Smith also retained his lead position). He sang both lead parts on their first big hit, 1970's "It's a Shame", co-written and produced by Stevie Wonder.[1] However, when The Spinners left Motown the following year, Cameron remained with Motown as a solo artist.[1]

Cameron rejoined The Spinners in 2000, after then-current frontman John Edwards suffered a stroke. He remained with The Spinners well into the early 2000s, during which time he appeared with them on a PBS music special, singing his 1970 hit "It's A Shame", before leaving again to join The Temptations in 2003.[2]

Solo artist[edit]

Releasing several solo singles in the early 1970s, he became known for his ability to sound like other artists, such as Smokey Robinson on his song "(Don't Wanna) Play Pajama Games", Curtis Mayfield on "No Matter Where" and The Isley Brothers on his duet with Willie Hutch "Come Get This Thang". Although Cameron was not a major-seller for the label, he did have a hit with "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday", the theme song of the 1975 film Cooley High, which was later covered by Boyz II Men.

Cameron left Motown after the 1970s, and toured as an independent artist.[1] He recorded a critically acclaimed album for Malaco Records in 1983 and his career was revived in 1989 by recordings for British record companies Ardent (owned at the time by Paul Mooney) and Motorcity (owned by Ian Levine).[1] He also recorded another solo album titled Shadows. Shadows was co-produced by Ben Obi of Savannah Street Music.

The Temptations, 2003–2007[edit]

G.C. Cameron left the group in June 2007 to focus on his solo career.

2008 to Present[edit]

On Saturday, May 17, 2008, Cameron made a special guest appearance at a benefit concert for Hold on to Education Foundation Inc. in South Jersey.[3] He received proclamations from New Jersey State Senator Diane Allen; and Mayor Jacqueline Jennings, with Councilman Eddie Campbell Jr. of Willingboro, New Jersey. Cherry Hill High School West Acappella vocal group Men of Note and Ms. Marilyn Marshall paid tribute to Cameron in honor of his contribution to American Popular Music and his dedication to youth education. In late 2008, he appeared on the PBS special Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia, singing The Spinners' hit "The Rubberband Man".[4][5]

In 2008, G.C. Cameron began working with reggae band Dub Nation on their album Rising Force For Change. Released in early 2012, the album features reggae renditions of Cameron's hits "It's A Shame" and "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" as well as a collection of new songs.[6]

In 2009, G.C. Cameron released the album Enticed Ecstasy.

Discography[edit]

  • 1971: "Act Like a Shotgun"
  • 1972: "Don't Wanna Play Pajama Games"
  • 1973: "No Matter Where"
  • 1974: "Let Me Down Easy"
  • 1974: Love Songs & Other Tragedies
  • 1974: "Topics"
  • 1975: "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday"
  • 1976: G.C. Cameron
  • 1977: You're What's Missing in My Life
  • 1977: Rich Love, Poor Love with Syreeta
  • 1983: Give Me Your Love
  • 1991: Right or Wrong
  • 2001: Shadows
  • 2009: Enticed Ecstasy
  • 2012: Rising Force for Change with Dub Nation

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 398. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. ^ Video on YouTube
  3. ^ "Club scene, May 16 (phillyBurbs.com) | Music". February 28, 2009. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "GC Cameron's WHCR 90.3FM June 8, 2007, Interview with Maurice Watts". Archived from the original on November 10, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hold On To Education Foundation Inc". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved January 2, 2009.
  6. ^ "Nationrizn Entertainment – Music, Entertainment and More". Nationrizn.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.

External links[edit]

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