Nathaniel Mayer
R&B / Soul
Nathaniel Mayer (born 10 February 1944 in Detroit, Michigan) is a rhythm & blues singer.
Mayer had a Top 40 hit record in 1962 with "Village of Love," credited to Nathaniel Mayer and The Fabulous Twilights. "Village of Love" was released on Fortune Records, a Detroit record label owned by Jack and Devora Brown, who leased the record to United Artists Records. Follow-ups such as "Leave Me Alone" (late '62) and "I Had A Dream" ('63) failed to duplicate the success of "Village of Love" (although both records, especially "Leave Me Alone," sold well regionally). In 1966, Mayer released "I Want Love and Affection (Not The House Of Correction)," a funky offering in the James Brown vein. He then split with Fortune Records due to differences. "Nay Dog", as he is also known, has a raw, highly energetic vocal style.
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