TONY MIDDLETON has something of a cult following on the Rare/Northern Soul scene via several excellent dancers. Paris Blues was recorded for Bell (1776, Broadway, New York) subsidiary record label, Mala in 1966. This autobiographical number concerned Tony's down-and-out stay in the French capitol in the early 60's. Enormously popular in 1976, 'Paris Blues" still commands a high price today for this big city style production by Claus Ogerman, particularly on original blue issue copy. Equally popular, is the dramatic recording and pounding version of an old Nat 'King' Cole number 'To the Ends of the Earth' (US MGM and for an even rarer release, on UK Polydor records 1966). Other recordings sought after by soul collectors include; Spanish Maiden (Speed and Storm 1969) My Home Town (Alpha 1962) You Spoiled My Reputation (ABC Paramount 1965) My Little Red Book (US Kapp and UK London 1965) Middleton was born June 26, 1934. in Richmond, Virginia. In the mid-1950's, Middleton moved to New York with his mother. He surpassed others with his skills in various sports and started to box as an amateur in his late 20's. He began his singing career in the Dovers and then joined the 5 Willows in 1952, becoming their lead singer as the group changed their name to the Willows. In 1958 he went solo, however with several songs recorded on a variety of different labels, he still could not produce a hit song and decided to move to Paris in 1962. He also shortened his name and recorded as Tony ...
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