Lonnie Lester was born in Dorena, Missouri in 1937, the oldest of thirteen children. In 1946 his family moved to Gary, IN. Encouraged by his grandmother, he started singing in church at the age of six. As a teenager he performed with doo-wop groups in and around Gary. In the mid 1970s he cut some R&B singles for the Nu-Tone label, incl. You can't go and Ain't that a shame which are featured on this 45rpm single re-issue. Both tunes are just perfect for any DJ who plays soul, funk and R&B. Regardless of what side you play, it will pack the dance floor for sure.