album · October 17, 1968

Dresses Too Short

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soulrhythm and blues

The A-side of Syl Johnson's 1968 single "Dresses Too Short," this track showcases the artist's signature blend of raw, impassioned vocals and a driving, blues-inflected rhythm and blues groove. It's a prime example of Chicago soul from the era.

Syl Johnson was a Chicagoan soul singer with a famously independent streak. At the time of "Dresses Too Short," he was a few years into his tenure at Twinight Records, having recently released the critically acclaimed "Is It Because I'm Black?".

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