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During their 1964 tour, The Beatles famously refused to play at the Gator Bowl in Florida if (who were their opening act) were barred due to segregation. John Lennon and Paul McCartney stood their ground, stating that if The Exciters didn't go on, neither would they, forcing the venue to integrate for the performance. Soul Serenade: The Exciters, “Tell Him” - Popdose

: It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1963 and was a massive #1 hit in France. the_exciters_tell_him

: Modern audiences likely recognize it from films like The Big Chill and My Best Friend's Wedding . 🕊️ The Beatles Connection During their 1964 tour, The Beatles famously refused

: The "tough" and "sexy" sound of the Exciters on Spotify cleared a path for iconic acts like The Ronettes and The Shangri-Las . 🎶 Song Origins : Modern audiences likely recognize it from films

: While walking past a record store in New York, singer Dusty Springfield heard the track blaring from a speaker. The experience was so profound it convinced her to abandon country music for a solo career in pop and soul.

: The song was originally recorded as "Tell Her" by Gil Hamilton (Johnny Thunder) earlier in 1962.

Watch the original 1963 performance of this genre-defining hit: