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Soul singer, Jimmy Helms is making his Toronto debut this week at the Coq D'Or
Soul singer, Jimmy Helms is making his Toronto debut this week at the Coq D'Or

Soul singer, Jimmy Helms is making his Toronto debut this week at the Coq D'Or

Date1/25/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Soul singer; Jimmy Helms is making his Toronto debut this week at the Coq D'Or. Wilder Penfield says all he lacks is some balancing cool in his blow-torch performance to complement the technical ability that he displays.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0100647F
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      Faught, Ken
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