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Checkmates, Ltd. were an American R&B group from Fort Wayne, Indiana. The group, discovered by Nancy Wilson, included both black and white members; their one major hit was 1969's "Black Pearl", produced by Phil Spector. The song peaked at #13 on the U.S. pop chart. Their cover version of "Proud Mary" reached #30 in the UK Singles Chart in late 1969.

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Soul of the '60s [2017]

SongDuration
Black Pearl3:26

A&M 50: The Anniversary Collection [2012]

SongDuration
Black Pearl3:26

The Essential Phil Spector [2011]

SongDuration
Black Pearl3:18

Good Times 5 [2005]

SongDuration
Black Pearl3:24

Soul Classics Quiet Storm [Box] [2001]

SongDuration
Black Pearl [*]3:25

Whole Lotta Soul 1968-1969 [1999]

SongDuration
Black Pearl3:28

Soul Classics: Quiet Storm -- The 60's [1995]

SongDuration
Black Pearl [*]3:25

Love Is All We Have to Give [1969]

SongDuration
Spanish Harlem3:38
Black Pearl3:27
The Hair Anthology Suite: Ain't Got No/I Got Life: Prelude/Theme/Postlude18:35

Live at Caesars Palace [1967]

SongDuration
Ebb Tide 

Soul Shots Vol. 2: Sweet Soul

SongDuration
Black Pearl 

Unknown Album

SongDuration
Black Pearl3:26
Spanish Harlem3:37
Ebb Tide 

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