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This is vague but I’m just trying to figure it out. All good guesses are welcome!

Early 70s black male singer. In the intro he kinda sings along with the guitar intro. The song also has quite a few catchy high notes. Not at all a country song. I do know the singer is no longer living and I seem to recall he was a chauffeur before his song became a regional hit in California.

Again I know wayyyyy vague but any guesses throw em out there.

Any lyrics?

George Benson was not a one-hit wonder so …

What Frank said…..Leon Russell’s ‘This masquerade’ done by George Benson, is what comes to mind. ??

George was a well known jazz player before he joined CTI records. In fact he played with Miles in the mid 60’s. He was not unknown nor was he a chauffeur.

Don Covay?

Bill McCloskey wrote:George was a well known jazz player before he joined CTI records. In fact he played with Miles in the mid 60’s. He was not unknown nor was he a chauffeur.

And he's still alive.

Tyrone Davis? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrone_Davis

Cleve Francis?

Not Cleve, he didn't start recording until around 1992.

Mickey Baker of Mickey and Sylvia had Love is Strange. I wouldn't call him a one hit wonder, but that's the only charting song of his I could name. Any other clues like style?

If this was a California guitarist who just happened to record a song it might be easier to track him down by his guitar work.

Our OP seems to have left the room. I guess he is still wondering, or wandering. Not sure which.

Shall we continue on without him? The New Boss Guitar of George Benson was a real eye-opener for me, especially because he looked like he was about 12, peeping from behind that Super 400 that was twice his size. Some of my favorite playing of his still.

I checked out all the possibles you all mentioned. I’ve pondered it but can’t seem to gather up any of the lyrics in my head. But so far none of the ones mentioned. Thanks all of you for trying. Don’t ya just hate when you can’t think of a song!

Darondo- didn’t I. Was the song.

Thank you all. This post can be closed!

Never heard the song or the artist, but apparently this song was used in Breaking Bad, first season, episode 4.

Before the thread closes, here's a link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZqQT5904_U

Like Bill, never heard of him but enjoying it now.

Very obscure song and artist; I don't think he charted a single record? I believe that song was also done in 1970 by semi-country artist "Silvia" (Hutton).