Release Date: 1972 to 1974 Recording Details: Collaboration with jazz pianist Al Tanner at Ray Dobard's Music City studio. Genre: Soul, Funk Critical Reception: Details not specified; enduring popularity suggests positive reception. Chart Performance: Sold 35,000 copies; significant local radio airplay. Personnel: Darondo (William Daron Pulliam), Al Tanner. Cultural Impact: Resurgence in popularity due to Gilles Peterson; featured in films, TV shows, and covered by various artists. Links: (https://darondo.com) (https://open.spotify.com/track/uniqueid) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uniqueid)
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Release Date: 1972 to 1974 Recording Details: Collaboration with jazz pianist Al Tanner at Ray Dobard's Music City studio. Genre: Soul, Funk Cr… read more
Release Date: 1972 to 1974 Recording Details: Collaboration with jazz pianist Al Tanner at Ray Dobard's Music City studio. Genre: Soul, Funk Critical Reception: Details not specifi… read more
William Daron Pulliam (October 5, 1946 – June 9, 2013), who performed in the 1970s under the name Darondo, was a funk and soul singer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Although he is not widely recognized today, serious enthusiasts of the soul genre consistently rate him in high regard. The mythology surrounding Darondo describes him as a pimp, although he has denied this claim. His performing name is said to have originated as a compliment from a waitress who was fond of his generous tipping habits. He has received more attention in recent years thanks to London DJ Gilles Peterson p… read more
William Daron Pulliam (October 5, 1946 – June 9, 2013), who performed in the 1970s under the name Darondo, was a funk and soul singer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Although he is not wid… read more
William Daron Pulliam (October 5, 1946 – June 9, 2013), who performed in the 1970s under the name Darondo, was a funk and soul singer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Although he is not widely recognized today, serious enthusiasts of t… read more