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From: wed@drutx.UUCP (DeibertWE)
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Subject: Re: Acapella (how about the persuasions)
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Date: Sun, 7-Apr-85 23:51:28 EST
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Posted: Sun Apr  7 23:51:28 1985
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> Anyone who appreciates acapella should check out The Persuasions, 4 guys
> who have been together since day 1 (use to be five of them).....

Agreed! Their live performances are incredible.  We had a chance to catch
two of their shows about a month ago at The Blue Note in Boulder.
The fifth Persuasion (Joe Russell) was there also.  In talking to him
between shows he indicated that he may be back for good.  Something about
a divorce.......  

They are very unpretentious guys who have no hangups about mingling with
the crowd.  They are generally regarded (in this day and age) to be the
kings of acapella, and probably rightfully so in view of their popularity
and versatility of different styles and arrangements.  There are some
other great acapella groups still around though, "Charm", "The Five Jades",
and "The Ribitones" come to mind, just to mention a few.


William D.		keeping the "sound" alive