Category Archives: Columbus

Johnny Barfield Jr. & the Men from S.O.U.L. "We’ve Got That"

Johnny Barfield Jr. & the Men from S.O.U.L. “We’ve Got That” (Peggy Sue 1006) Since my last entry concerning Ed Mendel, I thought it would be appropriate to feature another one of the records he produced and released. In mid-to … Continue reading

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Saluting Ed Mendel

Saluting Ed Mendel At the end of next month, the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame will be holding their inaugural awards dinner in Marietta. One of the charter inductees will be Columbus GA disk jockey and entrepreneur Ed Mendel. There … Continue reading

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Billy Reed "Let Your Hair Down, Baby" (Men-Del)

Billy Reed “Let Your Hair Down, Baby” (Men-Del) Ever since I first got turned onto this record, I had wondered who Billy Reed was. The A side of this 45 is a version of Harvey “Harmonica Fats” Blackston’s classic song … Continue reading

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