The term “soulful” was used in a press release by Atlantic (about a new, yet to be named, vocal group) published in Billboard on 27 Sep 52, p.40.
https://worldradiohistory.com/Archiv...1952-09-27.pdf
I'm wondering if there's an earlier usage than this?
https://worldradiohistory.com/Archiv...1952-09-27.pdf
I'm wondering if there's an earlier usage than this?
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