This song, by the Philadelphia based group, The Intruders, is not just one of my favorite soul singles, but one of my favorite songs of all time.
Formed in 1960, The Intruders were one of the most successful and seminal Philadelphia soul groups. Their vocal style blended Philly doo-wop and black gospel, creating a sound that was completely different from the Stax/Volt or Motown sound. "Cowboys To Girls," released in 1968, remained The Intruders' first and only chart-topping single, and rightfully so. What a song!
Formed in 1960, The Intruders were one of the most successful and seminal Philadelphia soul groups. Their vocal style blended Philly doo-wop and black gospel, creating a sound that was completely different from the Stax/Volt or Motown sound. "Cowboys To Girls," released in 1968, remained The Intruders' first and only chart-topping single, and rightfully so. What a song!
For me, it's one of the sweetest coming of age songs around, as the lead vocalist, Sam "Little Sonny" Brown, tells us of the innocent transition that both he and his lover experienced simultaneously, from make-believe to romance.
Here's the original.
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