G.C. Cameron
G.C. Cameron is an acclaimed American soul and R&B singer, best known as the lead vocalist for The Spinners on their 1970 Motown hit "It's a Shame". Born George Curtis Cameron on September 21, 1945, in Jackson, Mississippi (though raised partly in McCall Creek), he began singing publicly at age 12 and later served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War era.
Cameron grew up in Mississippi, performing his first gig at Lillie Mae Brian High School alongside future gospel star Frank Williams of The Jackson Southernaires. He moved to Detroit as a teen, entered singing contests, and joined the Marines at 17 in 1963, where he sang for troops and at clubs in Japan before his Vietnam service.
Discharged in September 1967, Cameron joined Motown's The Spinners within weeks, recommended by Dennis Edwards of The Temptations. He delivered lead vocals on their Stevie Wonder-produced breakthrough "It's a Shame," but stayed with Motown as a solo artist when the group departed in 1971.
Cameron's 1975 solo hit "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" (from Cooley High) peaked at No. 4 on the R&B chart. He released albums like G.C. Cameron (1976), Give Me Your Love (1983, Malaco), Right or Wrong (1991), and Enticed Ecstasy (2009), while collaborating on projects including reggae album Rising Force for Change (2012) with Dub Nation.
Cameron rejoined The Spinners in 2000 amid lineup changes, contributing to albums like Legacy (2004), then briefly sang with The Temptations until 2007. He has since focused on solo touring and performances with The G.C. Cameron Review, maintaining a presence on the soul circuit into 2026.<div hidden> GC Cameron</div>
G.C. Cameron
Arranged By – Wade Marcus
Producer – Lawrence Brown, Terri McFaddin
Written-By – Lawrence Brown, Terri McFaddin, Victor Caston 3:30
A2 Me And My Life
Arranged By – Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Paul Riser
Producer – T-Boy Ross, Leon Ware
Written-By – T-Boy Ross, Douglas Gibbs 3:39
A3 If I Ever Lose This Heaven
Arranged By – James Carmichael
Producer – Hal Davis, James Carmichael, Winston Monseque
Written-By – Leon Ware, Pam Sawyer 3:20
A4 Include Me In Your Life
Arranged By – Gene Page
Producer – Hal Davis, Winston Monseque
Written-By – Marilyn McLeod, Mel Bolton 4:11
A5 Don't You Want To Give It Up
Arranged By – Mark Davis
Producer – G.C. Cameron
Written-By – G.C. Cameron 3:13
B1 Truly Blue
Arranged By – Wade Marcus
Producer – Lawrence Brown
Written-By – Lawrence Brown, Terri McFaddin 2:59
B2 The Joy You Bring
Arranged By – Mark Davis
Producer – G.C. Cameron, Mark Davis
Written-By – G.C. Cameron 3:21
B3 Share Your Life (Let Me In)
Arranged By – Gene Page
Producer – G.C. Cameron, Hal Davis, Iris Gordy
Written-By – Elgie Stover, Kenneth Stover 3:58
B4 Strong Love
Arranged By – James Carmichael
Producer – G.C. Cameron, Iris Gordy
Written-By – G.C. Cameron 3:33
B5 It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday
Producer, Arranged By – Freddie Perren
Written-By – Christine Yarian, Freddie Perren 3:10
Label: Motown – M6-855S1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1976
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul
G.C. Cameron's self-titled album (often grouped with his later Shadows or Love Songs & Other Tragedies) is generally viewed as a solid, soulful effort showcasing his versatile voice, though perhaps not a universal classic; fans praise his signature smooth delivery, rich vocals, and standout tracks like "Foolish," "My House," and the beautiful ballad "Falling Bridges," while some find it a bit too contemporary or lacking the raw edge of his earlier work, fitting well into late-era Motown/Mowest soul.
Reviewers consistently highlight Cameron's soulful, gravelly, and powerful voice, noting his ability to soothe, growl, and deliver with versatility.
It features modern soul elements, including synth beds and contemporary beats, alongside classic soul instrumentation like warm Rhodes pianos and soulful sax.
The album reflects the Mowest sound (a Motown subsidiary), which some find slightly "samey" or less authentic Motown compared to earlier eras, though it's still considered good soul music.
A must-have for devoted fans who appreciate his voice and want to explore his solo work beyond The Spinners. A "quite good" album, but maybe not a "standout" unless you're already a fan, with some finding it pleasant but a bit generic at times.