Color Him Father

Song Info:
"Color Him Father" is a song by The Winstons, released in 1969. It was written by Richard Lewis Spencer and became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number seven. The song also reached number two on the R&B singles chart and earned The Winstons a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1970.

Artist Bio:
The Winstons were an American soul and funk group formed in 1968 in Washington, D.C. The group was led by Richard Lewis Spencer and included members Ray Maritano, Phil Tolotta, Greg Cheadle, Sonny Peckrol, and G.C. Coleman. They are best known for their hit single "Color Him Father" and their breakbeat track "Amen Brother," which became one of the most sampled drum breaks in music history. The Winstons disbanded in the early 1970s, but their music continues to be influential in the genres of soul, funk, and hip-hop.