Ruby Stackhouse accompanies the trio on the song, supplying backing vocals alongside Larry Brownlee, Robert Lewis, and Carl Washington, otherwise known as the C.O.D.'s. The Mad Lads and the Jackson Five, among others, redid the boastful tune J5 cut the tune in the late '60s, but Motown iced it. "Originating in Chicago, the C.O.D.'s exploded on soul radio in 1965 with the infectious "Michael the Lover" on Kellmac Records. INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSIC GROUP "C.O.D." Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post, and the publishers on these examples on YouTube. Thanks to Larry Brownlee, the composer of this song and thanks to all the members of C.O.D. The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
It's my position that these songs and that commercial reinforced the popularity of the name "Michael".
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That song and commercial refers to professional basketball player Michael Jordan. Part V showcases the 1991 song "Be Like Mike" and the original Gatorade "Be like Mike" commercial. Part IV showcases Dionne Warwick's 1966 R&B song "Message To Michael", and Michael Jackson's 1975 R&B song "Dear Michael".Ĭlick for Part V of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases the African American Spiritual/work song "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" (also given as "Michael Rowed The Boat Ashore").Ĭlick for Part IV of this series. Part I presents etymological information about the name "Michael" as well as information about that name's declining popularity.Ĭlick for Part II of this series. Part III showcases C.O.D.'s 1965 R&B song "Michael The Lover" and The Mad Lads' 1966 cover of that song.Ĭlick for Part I of this series. This is Part III of a five part pancocojams series about the name "Michael".