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If there’s one band that cuts across a bunch of genres, it’s Sly & the Family Stone. Are they rock, soul, or funk? How about all of the above. The band had its first hit in February 1968 with “Dance to the Music,” that made it to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They followed that up with the album “Stand!” in 1969 that featured a cache of artistic and socially-conscious hits including “Everyday People,” the title track, “Stand!,” “I Want To Take You Higher” and the provocative “Don’t Call Me Nigger, Whitey.” The album sold 3 million copies cementing the group’s popularity and place in music history. In 1971, Sly released its psychedelic anthem “Family Affair” which became a #1 hit on Billboard Hot 100. Sly & the Family Stone changed the game in musicality and approach.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
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Where do you start with an artist who Rolling Stone magazine named the 9th greatest singer of all time? An artist who sold over 100 million records, notched 20 #1 R&B hits and been awarded 25 Grammys? Well, we’ll start in the middle.
Music historians consider Stevie Wonder’s “classic period” to run from 1972-77. So we’ll go right to the third album of that “classic period” Stevie’s 16th album “Innervisions” which many believe was Stevie’s greatest work. The melding of various sounds coupled with the thematic tackling of social issues such as drugs, racism, poverty and politics made this a landmark album. Released on August 3, 1973, the album produced three memorable singles: “Higher Ground,” “Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing,” and “Living for the City” which won Stevie a Grammy in 1974 for Best R&B Song. The album reached #4 on the Billboard 200 chart, won the Grammy for Album of the Year in ‘74 and is ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as the 24th greatest album of all time.
With that type of impact, we have to give props to this incredible LP. The album graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Where do you start with an artist who Rolling Stone magazine named the 9th greatest singer of all time? An artist who sold over 100 million records, notched 20 #1 R&B hits and been awarded 25 Grammys? Well, we’ll start in the middle.
Music historians consider Stevie Wonder’s “classic period” to run from 1972-77. So we’ll go right to the third album of that “classic period” Stevie’s 16th album “Innervisions” which many believe was Stevie’s greatest work. The melding of various sounds coupled with the thematic tackling of social issues such as drugs, racism, poverty and politics made this a landmark album. Released on August 3, 1973, the album produced three memorable singles: “Higher Ground,” “Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing,” and “Living for the City” which won Stevie a Grammy in 1974 for Best R&B Song. The album reached #4 on the Billboard 200 chart, won the Grammy for Album of the Year in ‘74 and is ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as the 24th greatest album of all time.
With that type of impact, we have to give props to this incredible LP. The album graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
When you talk about films from the Blaxploitation era, Superfly is one of the first films to come to mind. Released in 1972 and directed by famed photographer Gordon Parks Jr., Superfly stars Ron O’Neal as a Priest, a drug dealer who wants to get out of the game. Made for $58,000, Superfly grossed over $4 million at the box office and is considered a cult hit. The socially-conscious soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield generated two top ten hits in “Superfly” and “Freddie’s Dead” which both sold over a million copies.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
When you talk about films from the Blaxploitation era, Superfly is one of the first films to come to mind. Released in 1972 and directed by famed photographer Gordon Parks Jr., Superfly stars Ron O’Neal as a Priest, a drug dealer who wants to get out of the game. Made for $58,000, Superfly grossed over $4 million at the box office and is considered a cult hit. The socially-conscious soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield generated two top ten hits in “Superfly” and “Freddie’s Dead” which both sold over a million copies.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Before Motown, Barry Gordy had Tamla Records. Founded in January 1959 with an $800 loan, Tamla was named after a record Gordy heard that was recorded by Debbie Reynolds called “Tammy and the Bachelor” a few years earlier. Tamla’s first act was a group called the Matadors who changed their name to The Miracles and featured a young Smokey Robinson. In 1960, they recorded their first hit on the Tamla label called “Shop Around” that put both the group and the label on the map (the song reached #1 on the R&B charts and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100). The following year, the label released another #1 recording by The Marvelettes, entitled “Please Mr. Postman” that help cement Gordy’s music standing. Tamla continued to be used as the label of choice for Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and the Marvelettes. In 1988, the label was merged with its sister label, Motown.
The Tamla logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Before Motown, Barry Gordy had Tamla Records. Founded in January 1959 with an $800 loan, Tamla was named after a record Gordy heard that was recorded by Debbie Reynolds called “Tammy and the Bachelor” a few years earlier. Tamla’s first act was a group called the Matadors who changed their name to The Miracles and featured a young Smokey Robinson. In 1960, they recorded their first hit on the Tamla label called “Shop Around” that put both the group and the label on the map (the song reached #1 on the R&B charts and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100). The following year, the label released another #1 recording by The Marvelettes, entitled “Please Mr. Postman” that help cement Gordy’s music standing. Tamla continued to be used as the label of choice for Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and the Marvelettes. In 1988, the label was merged with its sister label, Motown.
The Tamla logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Teddy first told the ladies to “Close The Door.” What comes next is “Turn Off The Lights.” Released in 1979 off his second album “Teddy,” “Turn Off The Lights” was his signature bedroom ballad. The Gamble & Huff production reached #2 on the R&B charts.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
There are some artists who are so iconic you just say their first name and you know who they are. Teddy Pendergrass is one of them. Originally a drummer, Teddy got his start playing drums for a struggling Philadelphia-based Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Soon after joining, the group changed labels moving to the famed Gamble & Huff’s Philadelphia International Records. After hearing Teddy sing, Melvin was wise enough to move him to the front line singing. That’s when things blew up. From ’72 to ’75 the group was red hot striking gold with sultry ballad “I Miss You,” “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” “The Love I Lost,” “Bad Luck” and “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” Teddy left the group in 1975 and, under Gamble & Huff’s tutelage released his solo album in 1977. The album produced two hits: “Only You” and the sexy “Close The Door” Teddy’s first #1 hit. No sophomore jinx was in the plans for Teddy as his follow up LP, “Teddy” included the follow-up to “Close The Door,” “Turn Out The Lights” that reached #2 on the R&B charts.
Teddy was paralyzed in an auto accident in 1982 but still continued to produce music recording a #1 hit in 1988, the up tempo song “Joy.” Teddy passed away in 2010 but he left us with a great gift of music that we pay tribute to.
The Teddy logo is taken from his second album. It's printed on a soft, like his music, 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
What happens when you have a white girl from Cali singing R&B? You have Teena Marie! Release in 1980, Teena Marie’s album, “Lady T,” produced the funky dance cut “Behind the Groove” which became the signature song of Teena Marie’s career reaching #21 on the Billboard Single Chart and #4 on the Billboard Dance chart.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
What happens when you have a white girl from Cali singing R&B? You have Teena Marie! Release in 1980, Teena Marie’s album, “Lady T,” produced the funky dance cut “Behind the Groove” which became the signature song of Teena Marie’s career.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
George and Louis Johnson aka The Brothers Johnson. In 1976, The Brothers Johnson released its first album “Look Out for #1.” Their first single off that album was “I’ll Be Good to You” which reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart and #1 on the R&B chart. Our Label series celebrates this cut from two gift musicians.
The a graphic of the 45 label is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
George and Louis Johnson aka The Brothers Johnson. In 1976, The Brothers Johnson released its first album “Look Out for #1.” Their first single off that album was “I’ll Be Good to You” which reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart and #1 on the R&B chart. Our Label series celebrates this cut from two gift musicians.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
The definition of old school is The Chi-Lites. Between 1969 and 1974, The Chi-Lites notched eleven top ten hits including its signature ballad, "Oh Girl," which hit #1 on Billboard Top 100 in May 1972. This T-shirt celebrates that hit.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium fitted tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a little looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
The definition of old school is The Chi-Lites. Between 1969 and 1974, The Chi-Lites notched eleven top ten hits including "Have You Seen Her" in 1971 and its signature ballad, "Oh Girl," which hit #1 on Billboard Top 100 in May 1972.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium fitted tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a little looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
This R&B classic was released as a single in 1971 by the Jackson 5 and blew up. The song was written by Clifton Davis, who’s known for being the lead actor on the 70s & 80s TV sitcoms “That’s My Mama” and “Amen”. With a twelve year old Michael Jackson on the lead, the song’s smooth and rhythmic sound and vocals drove its success to #2 on the Billboard Pop Singles and #1 on the Billboard Soul Singles charts. Then, like a second act, Gloria Gaynor flipped the script entirely and covered the tune in 1974 as one of the first bonafide disco hits. But there’s nothing like the origin.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
During the ‘80s, Atlanta’s own The S.O.S. Band was a hit machine. During the decade, the Band notched nine top 20 R&B hits including “Take Your Time (Do It Right),” “Just Be Good To Me,” “High Hopes” and “The Finest.” This graphic pays much respect to the accomplishment of this signature ‘80s R&B group and their hit “Just Be Good To Me” which was released in 1983, written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song reached #2 and #3 on the R&B and Dance charts respectively.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
During the ‘80s, Atlanta’s own The S.O.S. Band was a hit machine. During the decade, the Band notched nine top 20 R&B hits including “Take Your Time (Do It Right),” “Just Be Good To Me,” “High Hopes” and “The Finest.” This graphic pays much respect to the accomplishment of this signature ‘80s R&B group.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
During the ‘80s, Atlanta’s own The S.O.S. Band was a hit machine. During the decade, the Band notched nine top 20 R&B hits including “Take Your Time (Do It Right),” “Just Be Good To Me,” “High Hopes” and “The Finest.” This graphic pays much respect to the accomplishment of this signature ‘80s R&B group.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
When you speak of Philly Soul, you speak of Gamble & Huff. And if you speak of Gamble & Huff, you speak of TSOP, “The Sound of Philadelphia.” Recorded by their in-house studio band, MSFB, with vocals by The Three Degrees in 1973, TSOP feature the rhythmic, lush horns and strings that were the signature sound of the band. It was already a rising hit when Don Cornelius decided to use the cut as the theme to Soul Train. It went from a hit to an anthem rising to #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart in the Spring 1974.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Bring their sound from Long Beach, CA, WAR is a fusion of funk, rock, latin and reggae. In 1975, WAR released its 7th studio album “Why Can’t We Be Friends” which generated two of the biggest hits of the band’s career: the title track “Why Can’t We Be Friends” and “Low Rider” which both were nominated for Grammy awards in 1976. The album reached #1 and #8 on the Billboard R&B and Hot 100 charts respectively.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
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The t-shirt we use to print the designs is from a company call Next Level Apparel. They make some of the best t-shirts in the apparel biz. Our base t-shirt is their premium tri-blend crew neck t-shirt. This t-shirt is a mashup of 50% polyester, 25% combed ring spun and 25% rayon. That mix makes for three things: an extremely soft t-shirt that drapes nicely with a vintage-type look. So you’re getting a cool looking shirt that feels great. The t-shirt weighs 4.3 ounces. So you’re not wearing a bulletproof vest but a mid-weight garment. And since the fabric is mostly polyester and rayon, there is little, if any, shrinkage. Now the t-shirt does run a little small so if you like a roomer fit, please select the next size above what you normally wear.
Also, we don’t believe in offering you a one-style-fits-all or “unisex” t-shirt (whatever that is). We give the fellas and ladies a t-shirt that’s specifically made for them and their unique features. If a particular style of t-shirt isn’t available for a gender then we’ll let you know and recommend a size in that shirt that may accommodate you.
In the future, we’ll rollout different styles of tees like a scoop neck (for that off-the-shoulder Flashdance look), long sleeve, hoody and ¾ sleeve raglan so you’ll have a variety of options to choose from year round.
We recommend turning your t-shirt inside out when washing. Please machine wash in cold water with like colors. It’s best to hang dry but it’s cool if you tumble dry on low setting. Please do not iron on the decoration.
