Nathaniel Mayer ( Eng. Nathaniel Mayer ; February 10, 1944 , Detroit , MI - November 1, 2008 , ibid.) Is a rhythm and blues singer who began his career in the early 60s at Fortune Records in Detroit, Michigan . “Nay Dog” or “Nate,” as he was also known, had a rude, highly energetic manner of singing and insane stage shows.
| Nathaniel Mayer Nathaniel mayer | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nathaniel Mayer |
| Date of Birth | February 10, 1944 |
| Place of Birth | Detroit , Michigan , USA |
| Date of death | November 1, 2008 (aged 64) |
| Place of death | Detroit , Michigan, USA |
| A country |  USA |
| Professions | vocalist , musician , songwriter |
| Instruments | |
| Genres | rhythm and blues , garage rhythm and blues |
| Aliases | Nay dog |
| Labels | Fortune Records, Norton Records, Fat Possum Live records |
After a 35-year absence in music, in Mayer again began recording and giving concerts, releasing albums on Fat Possum, Alive Records and Norton Records.
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Career
Mayer began his career at Fortune Records, a Detroit record label owned by Jack and Devora Brown. He will remain with this label for 6 years, recording a small number of songs.
In 1962, when Meyer was 18 years old, he entered the Top 40 hit parade, with the song “Village of Love”, recorded in collaboration with The Fabulous Twilights. The song was released on Fortune Records, which was then leased to United Artists Records for distribution. Subsequent recordings, such as Leave Me Alone (62 years old) and I Had A Dream (63 years old) did not repeat the success of Village of Love (although both records, especially Leave Me Alone, were on sale OK). In 1966, Mayer released "I Want Love and Affection (Not The House Of Correction)", a defiant new work in the spirit of James Brown (James Brown). He then broke with Fortune Records due to disagreement. [one]
After Fortune Records
After Fortune Records, Mayer's whereabouts were virtually unknown. For decades, only vague rumors circulated about him. However, he “surfaced” in 1980 to record “Raise the Curtain High”. This will be Mayer's only record from 1966 to 2002. The disappearance of eastern Detroit in the ghetto over the next two decades, various rumors, have turned Mayer into an urban legend. However, after the release of Norton Records “I Don't Want No Bald-Headed Woman Telling Me What to Do” in 2002 (never before released in 1968), Meyer was inspired by the recording and appeared again. [2]
Mayer finally returned to music in 2002. His once sweet voice became deep, rattle-growling, which gave his later albums a completely new sound. He played in clubs and festivals, acquiring a new generation of fans with his exciting live shows. [3]
In 2004, Mayer returned to the studio to record “I Just Want to Be Held” for Fat Possum Records (Mississippi), a label known mainly for releasing records of unknown blues musicians. In 2005, he toured with friends musicians Fat Possum. In 2006, Stardumb Records, a record label based in Holland, released a single containing 3 songs taken from an album recorded on Fat Possum. [four]
Mayer's latest album, “Why Don't You Give To Me?”, Was released on August 21, 2007 via Alive Records, featuring Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys, Matthey Smith from Outrageous Cherry, Troy Gregory (Troy Gregory) from The Dirtbombs, Dave Shettler from SSM and The Sights.
Lately, Mayer could be heard performing with a lot of soul and garage bands. The Detroit Corbas made a cover version of the song “Village of Love” in 1996. And “Leave Me Alone” was redone by The Hard Feelings and Holly Golightly; Eve Monsees, The Exiles and the Gibson Brothers participated in the recording of "I Had A Dream".
Death
Within a year of completing his first European tour, Mayer suffered strokes. After months in the hospital, Nathaniel Mayer died on November 1, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. [1]
Discography
Albums
- Village of Love (1963, Fortune Records; CD compilation released in 1996 with optional tracks, Gold Dust Records)
- I Just Want to Be Held (2004, Fat Possum Records)
- Anthology: I Want Love and Affection - 2xLP / CD digipack (2006, Vampisoul)
- Why Don't You Give It To Me? (2007, Alive-Naturalsound Records)
- Why Won't You Let Me Be Black? (2009, Alive-Naturalsound Records)
Singles
- "My Last Dance With You" / "My Little Darling" (1961) Fortune 542
- "Village Of Love" / "I Want A Woman" (1962) Fortune 545; United Artists 449
- "Leave Me Alone" / "Hurting Love" (1962) Fortune 547; United Artists 487
- "Mr. Santa Claus" / "Well, I've Got News" (1962) Fortune 550
- "Well, I've Got News" / "Work It Out" (1963) Fortune 550
- "I Had A Dream" / "I'm Not Gonna Cry" (1963) Fortune 554
- "Going Back To The Village Of Love" / "My Last Dance With You" (1963) Fortune 557
- "A Place I Know" / "Don't Come Back" (1964) Fortune 562
- "I Want Love and Affection (Not the House of Correction)" / "From Now On" (1966) Fortune 567
- "Raise The Curtain High" / "Super Boogie" (1980) Love Dog 101
- "I Don't Want No Bald Headed Woman Telling Me What To Do" / "I Don't Want No Bald Headed Woman Telling Me What To Do" (instrumental) (2002; recorded 1968) Norton 107
- "Ride In My 225" / "Mister Santa Claus" (live) (2005) Norton 126
- "I Found Out" (2006) Stardumb Records
Notes
Links
- Myspace's official Nathaniel Mayer official page
- FatPossum.com Short biography, you can download songs.
- Alive-Naturalsound records Mayer's record label.
- Nathaniel Mayer Live in Las Vegas Video: Nathaniel Mayer, Las Vegas Concert 2.13.8
- The Story of Michael Hurtt
- Memorial
- Fat Possum Biography (link unavailable )
- Ponderosa Stomp Biography
- Discography