Weep No More
1964 · Rayco R-526 · USA
- Artist
- Nathan McKinney
- Title
- Weep No More
- Release
- Oh How I Love You / Weep No More
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Rayco # R-526
- Format
- 7" · Single
- Language
- English
- Country
- USA
- Genre
- Soul, Gospel & Funk · Soul
- Primary theme
- Home Front Perspective / Soldier's Perspective
Annotation
Nathan McKinney recorded the doo-wop track "Weep No More", composed by the blues man Len Johnson. The song, released on the Los Angeles based label Rayco Records (R-526), founded by Floyd Ray, contained themes of the Vietnam War. It is narrated from the soldier's perspective, who tells us that "Uncle Sam is calling for me", and that he is resigned to leaving those he loves: "So I guess I'll have to go". Covers song: Six Pak - "Weep No More".
Annotation by Justin A. Brummer
About the artist
American soul singer who recorded two 45s in 1964 for Floyd Ray's Los Angeles label Ray-Co, in a style blending doo-wop, gospel and the blues: 'Weep No More' / ''Oh' How I Love You' (with the Valleyites, Ray-Co R-526) and 'Never Fall in Love' / 'Soldier Boy' (Rayco R-527); his best side was written by bluesman Len Johnson. No personal biographical details documented. [Source: Sir Shambling's Deep Soul Heaven / Discogs / Rate Your Music]