Roy Head & The Traits
Actually a country and rock vocalist rather than an R&B star, Roy Head neve… Read Full Bio ↴Actually a country and rock vocalist rather than an R&B star, Roy Head nevertheless cut one of the great pieces of uptempo soul in the mid-'60s. "Treat Her Right" on Back Beat made it to number two on the R&B charts and number two pop, and the fact that Head was white was soft-pedaled in R&B circles while the song made its way up the charts. That performance alone was enough to qualify Head as one of the finest blue-eyed soul singers of the 1960s. But in fact, Roy was one of the most versatile stylists of the era, capable of hard R&B/rock tunes (even cutting material with a pre-fame Johnny Winter on backup guitar); mournful, soul-tinged country; and straight R&B and blues covers. Head was also an excellent entertainer, and his live shows of the period even included some fancy footwork clearly under the influence of James Brown.

The Texan singer is remembered as a one-shot artist, but he actually cut many records (some under the auspices of noted producer Huey Meaux) throughout the 1960s on a confusing variety of labels. A few of these were tiny hits in the wake of "Treat Her Right," with only a couple ("Just a Little Bit" and "Apple of My Eye") sneaking into the Top 40. Quite a few of his records were dynamic, sleek hybrids (in varying degrees) of soul, rock, and country, all featuring Head's cocky, confident vocals. In a sense, though, he was damned by his versatility, not fitting comfortably into any niche or marketing plan; in any case, the tiny labels he recorded for lacked national promotional muscle. In the 1970s, after several years without success in the rock or R&B fields, Head returned to country, and landed quite a few chart hits in the arena between 1974 and 1985. Head reunited with his original band the Traits for shows in 2001 and 2007 and continued to play select gigs throughout the 21st century's first decade.
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Roy Head & The Traits Lyrics


I Can't Stand It I can't stand the pain of love When you get all…
Just A Little Bit I do't want much Just want a little bit Don't want it…
Money The best things in life are free But you can keep…
Treat Her Right Yeah, my man Hey! Ah, you're lookin' good, baby I want to t…
Treat Me Right I wanna tell you a story …


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Apple Of My Eye With The Traits Oh, I'm sorry, but it's time to move…
Before You Accuse Me Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself Before you…
Get Out of My Life Woman You don't love me no more Get out my life woman You…
I Can't Stand I can't stand the pain of love When you get all…
I Can't Stand It I can't stand the pain of love When you get all…
I Can’t Stand It I can't stand the pain of love When you get all…



It's 3 O'Clock in the Morning It's three o'clock in the morning We've danced the whole nig…
Just a Little Bit I do't want much Just want a little bit Don't want it…
Money The best things in life are free But you can keep…
One By One Be Doctor! Let's welcome em to the Vault baby Do…
Teenage Letter Dans une lettre remplie de flamme Quand tu m'écris de toi Je…
Three O'Clock In The Morning It's three o'clock in the morning We've danced the whole nig…
three o’clock in the morning It's three o'clock in the morning We've danced the whole nig…
Three O’Clock In The Morning It's three o'clock in the morning We've danced the whole ni…
Treat Her Right Yeah, my man Hey! Ah, you're lookin' good, baby I want to t…
Treat Me Right I wanna tell you a story Every man oughta know If you…


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Treat Her Right I want to tell you a story Every man oughta know If…


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