Howard Tate and Lou Courtney: The Blues and Dance Men
Roger St. Pierre, NME, 8 September 1973
TWO ARTISTS of widely different appeal, Howard Tate and Lou Courtney both deserve inclusion in this series because although only modestly successful even in the States, their artistry is undeniable, and both have a following among soul collectors here.
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