Shorty Long

1) Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an African-American soul singer, songwriter, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint. He was a native of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Long came to Motown in 1963 from the Tri-Phi/Harvey label, owned by Berry Gordy, Jr.'s sister, Gwen, and her husband, Harvey Fuqua. His first release, 1964's "Devil With The Blue Dress" was the first recording issued on Motown's Soul label, a subsidiary designed for more blues-based artists such as Long. Read more on Last.fm

Shorty Long has 1 songs that have been featured in movies like Bobby and Glory Road. What is your favorite song by Shorty Long?

Songs from Shorty Long

Function at the Junction

Other Soundtracks

Yuki no dansho - jonetsu
American Venus
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
The Beast of Bray Road
South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut
Els oblidats dels oblidats
Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!
Carlito's Way
The Dictator

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