Harvey Scales (contributor)
Harvey Scales, born September 27, 1940 in Osceola, Arkansas, is an American
singer-songwriter known for his contributions to contemporary R&B and soul
music. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and gained local recognition as
"Twistin' Harvey" in the early 1960s. Scales formed the group Harvey Scales &
The 7 Sounds with Albert James Vance, achieving their first hit with "Get Down"
backed with "Love-Itis", which reached number 32 on the R&B charts in 1967.
Scales' career advanced significantly when he met singer Johnnie Taylor through
producer Don Davis at Chess Records. He moved ...
