1970
MESSAGE FROM A BLACKMAN * DERRICK HARRIOTT * SONG BIRD 1028 * UK
Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Temptations and released on their Puzzle People album in 1969. The song was destined to become something of an anthem and was covered by many Soul and Reggae artists, The Whatnauts had their first chart success with it in 1970, and Marion Gaines of The Rance Allen Group did a Gospel/Soul version for Stax.
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