Benny Gordon (singer) facts for kids

Benny Gordon (born 1932 – died December 24, 2008) was an American singer. He was known for his soul and R&B songs. He recorded music from the early 1960s into the 1970s.

Benny started his music career in a gospel group called the Christian Harmonizers. Later, he formed his own band, Bennie Gordon And The Soul Brothers. In 1968, they released a popular song called "What Is Soul" with RCA. They also performed a song called "I Can't Turn You Loose".

Benny Gordon & the Soul Brothers often performed at a famous club called Trude Heller's. They even played for the opening of Trude Heller's Take V club in 1970. As a solo singer, Benny released other songs like "True Love Is All I Need" and "Sugar Mama".

Benny Gordon's Life Story

Benny Gordon was born and grew up in Estill, South Carolina. He loved music from a young age.

Starting with Gospel Music

Benny and his brother, Sammy Gordon, were part of a gospel group. They were called the Christian Harmonizers. Gospel music is a type of religious music.

Moving to New York

In the early 1960s, Benny and his brother moved to Brooklyn, New York. This was a big step for their music careers.

Forming The Soul Brothers

After moving, they formed a new band called The Soul Brothers. This band became very popular. They were the main band at Trude Heller's club. This club was in Greenwich Village, a famous part of New York City.

Popular Songs and Albums

In 1968, Benny Gordon and the Soul Brothers released an album called Tighten Up. This album featured popular songs like "Tighten Up" and "Hang on Sloopy". These songs helped them become well-known.

Family Connections in Music

Benny Gordon was related to Sammy Gordon. Sammy also led a music group called Sammy Gordon & the Hip Huggers. They recorded an early version of "Breezin'", a song that later became a hit for George Benson. Some people say Benny and Sammy were cousins, while others say they were brothers.

Later Years

Benny Gordon passed away on December 24, 2008. He was 77 years old. He left behind a legacy of great soul and R&B music.

Benny Gordon's Music

Benny Gordon and his band released many songs. Here are a few of their notable works.

Singles by Benny Gordon & the Soul Brothers

• "Camel Walk" / "Kansas City Woman" (1964)
• "True Love Is All I Need" / "You Found A New Love" (1965)
• "What Is Soul" / "I Can't Turn You Loose" (1967)

Albums by Benny Gordon & the Soul Brothers

• Tighten Up (1968)
• What Is Soul? (1969)

Singles by Benny Gordon (Solo)

• "Last Train To South Carolina" / "Don't Play It No More"
• "Sugar Mama" (You Know You're My Baby) Pt1 / Pt2
• "Gonna Give Her All The Love I Got" / "Turn On Your Love Light" (1968)