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Bill Locke

"Someone To Take Your Place" was one of Joe Tex's earlier Dial sides, recorded before he really established his own unique style. Producer Buddy Killen also cut the tune on Bobby Marchan which was leased out to Cameo, but neither of these two tracks can hold a candle to Bill Locke's almost unknown version. For a start arranger Ron Bedenbaugh and producer Ray Allen set the song up so well - the combination of some understated bluesy guitar and the big big horn section is just unbeatable. And for second check out Bill's gruff tones and the power he demonstrates, especailly on the rap in the middle, and in the verse and chorus which follows. Not many singers could take on Joe Tex and win but Bill Locke did.

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