The Flirtations: In Pursuit Of That Elusive Hit
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, July 1970
DESPITE THE fact that the beautiful Flirtations virtually live on our doorstep, the British public has inexplicably ignored their many fine records, despite the fact that they have enjoyed great success on wax in the States, Germany, Scandinavia, France, Holland, Belgium, Spain and even Malaysia and Bulgaria. But why is this? Is there a reason behind it all?
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