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June 17, 1961
The Herald
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Savannah blues singer Luke Lawton, 1958 Beach High grad, releases two originals on Starr Label after local career start and Air Force service; currently in Boston, touring to Montreal and Nassau.
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Lucius "Luke" Lawton, a talented blues singer, and a 1958 graduate of A. E. Beach High School, has just made two recordings for the Petite Record Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. "I Want a Pretty Woman," one of his originals and "Look What Tears Have Done for Me," was recorded on the Starr Label with the Chickadee Singers recently.
Using the theatrical name of "Luke" he began his singing career in local night spots in the city before enlisting in the U. S. Air Force in 1958. Lawton, a former member of the Beach High School band, revealed his musical talents under the direction of Mr. James Drayton, organist and band director at that time.
Presently, "Luke" is appearing at the "Palace Club" in Boston, Mass. He will open June 19th, in Montreal, Canada with the Sunny Stanton Orchestra, Lawton will leave for an engagement in a famous Nassau, Bahamas club.
"Luke's two recordings will be on sale in Savannah later this week.
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On Starr Label
Lucius "Luke" Lawton, a talented blues singer, and a 1958 graduate of A. E. Beach High School, has just made two recordings for the Petite Record Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. "I Want a Pretty Woman," one of his originals and "Look What Tears Have Done for Me," was recorded on the Starr Label with the Chickadee Singers recently.
Using the theatrical name of "Luke" he began his singing career in local night spots in the city before enlisting in the U. S. Air Force in 1958. Lawton, a former member of the Beach High School band, revealed his musical talents under the direction of Mr. James Drayton, organist and band director at that time.
Presently, "Luke" is appearing at the "Palace Club" in Boston, Mass. He will open June 19th, in Montreal, Canada with the Sunny Stanton Orchestra, Lawton will leave for an engagement in a famous Nassau, Bahamas club.
"Luke's two recordings will be on sale in Savannah later this week.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Blues Singer
Recordings
Starr Label
Air Force
Night Spots
What entities or persons were involved?
Luke Lawton
Lucius "Luke" Lawton
James Drayton
Chickadee Singers
Sunny Stanton Orchestra
Where did it happen?
Savannah, Pittsburgh, Boston, Montreal, Nassau
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Key Persons
Luke Lawton
Lucius "Luke" Lawton
James Drayton
Chickadee Singers
Sunny Stanton Orchestra
Location
Savannah, Pittsburgh, Boston, Montreal, Nassau
Event Date
1958
Story Details
Lucius "Luke" Lawton, a blues singer and 1958 A. E. Beach High School graduate, records originals "I Want a Pretty Woman" and "Look What Tears Have Done for Me" on Starr Label with Chickadee Singers. Began career locally, served in U.S. Air Force, now performs in Boston, upcoming in Montreal and Nassau.