Ron & The Hip Tones - Shame (2023) | Live in Philly

Ron & The Hip Tones perform "Shame" at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA on September 28, 2023. Special thanks Brewerytown Records and World Cafe Live.
Camera: Mike D. and Raymond Morgan for Reelblack/Captured Soul
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In his teens and twenties, singer-songwriter Ron Aikens was a promising voice out of South Philadelphia. He had earned a spot in United Image, a Soul music group that eventually signed to Stax/Volt Records and was making waves. However, fate anchored Aikens’ dreams just as things were taking off. “Right around that time that record was playing on the air and everything, I got snatched,” he says. More than 50 years later, Ron Aikens is still affected by the turn of events that landed him behind bars for much of the 1970s. The subject conjures palpable emotions for the singer in his pauses and silence. At Graterford, Ron eventually joined Power Of Attorney-a storied Polydor Records-backed band with ties to James Brown, Shep Gordon, and Stan Vincent. In this chapter, Ron appeared on television, met celebrities, shared stages with Stevie Wonder, and lived out some glory as he and his band-mates became a touring sensation all while incarcerated-even though the band consisted of 4 lifers. Upon his prison release, the talent made several attempts to rebuild his dream. However, bad timing and bad business dealings ultimately left him hapless and hopeless. Forty years ago, Ron hung up his microphone and accepted a long-time janitorial position at Philly’s City Hall. A man moved on with life as the music business moved on without a talented artist. “I had nowhere to hide” declares Aikens, “so I had to just leave it all behind.”
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[@robertafierro5592]

Beautiful.Harmony..great music! Great way to start the week!

[@robertafierro5592]

This is that old time GOOD STUFF...

[@twitterblackdove]

Ron Aikens gets his flowers while he's still here, shame on you if you don't join in and do the same. The band also did a spectacular job. Thanks, Mike. 🎉

[@williethetaper]

Yeah, man ... flawless. Thank you!

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I just love your live performance captures... live soul to wake up to... thanks so much

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You are so welcome

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😮😮o ooo

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Thanks Mike! I liked that 😊

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Nice!!

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I love it.

[@brewerytownbeats]

Amazing job with an amazing group!

[@mona232009123]

Love it man!! That harmony is so amazing!! Can't wait to hear more from them👍👍👏👏👏

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More to come!

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I thought I had slipped into an episode of Luke Cage for a minute...

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