Mable John
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, October 1971
MABLE JOHN, one of the most charming people in the whole record industry, bounded into London once more as leading lady with the Ray Charles entourage and also featured vocalist with The Raeletts. But, in the ten or so months that have passed since we last clapped eyes on Miss John, much has happened.
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