"Shoeshine Boy" is a 1975 R&B/pop single by Eddie Kendricks. Co-writers Linda Allen and Harry Booker sang background vocals.[1] The single was the last of Kendricks' three number-one U.S. R&B hits and one of his final crossover singles, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]
"Shoeshine Boy" | ||||
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Single by Eddie Kendricks | ||||
from the album For you | ||||
B-side | "Hooked on Your Love" | |||
Released | 1975 | |||
Genre | Rhythm and Blues | |||
Length | 3:14 | |||
Label | Tamla | |||
Songwriter(s) | Harry Booker, Linda Allen | |||
Producer(s) | Frank Wilson, Leonard Caston | |||
Eddie Kendricks singles chronology | ||||
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References
edit- ^ https://classic.motown.com/story/eddie-kendricks-shoeshine-boy/ [bare URL]
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 319.