I'm a bit delayed with my May artist so apologies Constant Reader - my May Queen is Kim Weston.

Kim never really broke through to the front rank of Motown artists despite having the notable hits TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS (ROCK ME A LITTLE WHILE) and HELPLESS. Despite these stomping, classic Studio A tracks, Kim preferred to sing the soulful ballads which suited her rich honeyed vocals. Just hear her sing the deep soul ballad A LITTLE MORE LOVE and I guarantee you will swoon!

Kim was married to the Motown A&R man and songwriter Mickey Stevenson which was both a help and a hindrance to her career - she had first refusal on DANCING IN THE STREET co-written by Stevenson and Marvin Gaye but she refused it! Step forward Martha Reeves & The Vandellas... Her biggest hit was the classic duet with Marvin IT TAKES TWO co-written and produced by Stevenson but by then they were both disenchanted with the company and left in 1967 for MGM Records.

We saw her at the Jazz Cafe a few years ago which was a great thrill.