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American R&B singer, born 1949, Yazoo City, Mississippi. After he moved to Los Angeles in mid 50s, along with their brothers: Robert (bob kirkland) and Walter; he was the lead singer for Mike & the Censations. He also started a record label with his brother Robert (who own the imprint), Bryan Records.
He simplified his name to ’Bo’ for the one Claridge album.

ALBUMS


Mike James Kirkland With James Gadson
Time And Space
2021, 7", EP, Ltd, Cannonball Records (4)
Mike James Kirkland
Love Scenario
2020
Mike James Kirkland And Cold Diamond & Mink
Closer
2020
Mike James Kirkland And Cold Diamond & Mink
Stay, Don't Go
2020
Mike James Kirkland
Back Home
2014, CD, Album, Not On Label
Mike James Kirkland
Luv N' Haight Edit Series Volume 1
2012, 12", Ltd, Pur, Ubiquity
Mike James Kirkland / Mike And The Censations*
Don't Sell Your Soul
2011
Mike James Kirkland
Hang On In There
2010, 7", Luv N' Haight
Mike James Kirkland
Doin' It Right
1973
Mike James Kirkland
Love Insurance / Give It To Me
1973
Mike James Kirkland
Hang On In There
1972, ,
Soul
Mike James Kirkland
Where Is The Soul Of Man / It's Alright
1972
Mike James Kirkland
Love Is (Nothing But A Feeling) / It's Alright With Me
1972
Michael Kirkland*
Together / The Prophet
1971
Marlena Shaw / Mike James Kirkland
California Soul / Hang On In There
7", Cali-Soul, ,
Soul/Funk
Mike James Kirkland
Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You) / Got To Do It Right
7", Yazoo Records (2)
Mike James Kirkland
Play It Down
7", Single, Bryan Records (3)
Various
Tears In My Eyes
1985, LP, Comp, Kent Records, ,
Soul
Mike & The Censations
Gonna Try To Get You Back / A Man Ain't Nothing But A Man
1970
Mike & The Censations
The Straw (That Broke The Camel's Back) / Shopping For Love
1969
Mike & The Censations
Split Personality
1969, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Mike & The Censations
I Need Your Lovin' / Baby What're You Gonna Do
1968, 7", Single, Promo, Highland Records
Mike & The Censations
I Need Your Lovin'
1968, ,
Soul
Mike & The Censations
Don't Mess With Me / There Is Nothing I Can Do About It
1967, ,
Soul

APPEARANCES +


Róisín Murphy
Hit Parade Remixes
2024,
House/Deep House
Roy And Yvonne Accompanied By The Mighty Megatons
Believe In Yourself
2020
Jackie Shane
Any Other Way
2017, ,
Soul/Rhythm & Blues
Various
Groove Revolution
2015, ,
Jazz-Funk/Soul-Jazz/Funk/Fusion/Soul/Rhythm & Blues
John Legend and The Roots
Wake Up!
2010
Various
California Soul (Rare Funk, Soul, Jazz & Latin Groove From The West Coast 1965-1981)
2003
Various
New Breed R&B: Soulful 60s Blues For Today's Dancers
2001, CD, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Lord Sear
Hello! (The Wake Up Call)
2000, 12", PDSE Records, Indie 5000 Music
Various
Stand Up And Be Counted (Soul, Funk And Jazz From A Revolutionary Era)
1999, ,
Funk/Soul
Various
The Deep South
1988, LP, Comp, Kent Records
Bo Kirkland
Grandfather Clock
1975
Jackie Shane
You Are My Sunshine / Stand Up Straight And Tall
1967
Various
Critical Crossover (The Best Of Midtempo Rare Soul 1968-74)
2021, CD, Comp, Soul World (2)
Various
The Wants List 5 (30th Anniversary Of Soulful Rare Grooves)
2021, ,
Soul
Various
Real Side Records Presents Soul On The Real Side #11
2020, CD, Comp, Outta Sight, Real Side Records, ,
Soul
Various
Funk Greatest Hits
2019, 3xCD, Comp, Tri, Wagram Music, ,
Funk
Various Selected & Mixed By 16Flip*
P-Vine & Groove-Diggers Presents: Mixchambr
2015, CD, Comp, Mixed, P-Vine Records, Tower Records (4),
Muro
Diggin' Free Soul
2014, CD, Mixed, P-Vine Records
Studebaker Hawk
Discogs Mix 012 - Studebaker Hawk
2014, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Discogs, ,
Disco
Various
For Dancers Only - Northern & Rare Soul Club - 10th Anniversary
2013, CDr, Comp, Promo, Car, Not On Label, ,
Soul
Various
Good Mellows
2012, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records
Various
Groove Merchant 20
2011, 10x7", Comp + Box, Ltd, Ubiquity,
Various
These Are The Breaks
2011, ,
Funk
Various
Babylon Central
2010
Still Life
Golden Oldies
2007, CD, Mixed, Sleeping Giant Music,
Various
Groove-Diggers Presents Welcome To The Party!!!
2007, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records, P-Vine Records
Various
Soulful Thangs Vol. 7
2007, CD, Comp, Latin Soul Recordings
Kazahaya
Soul On Earth
2007, CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo, Not On Label,
Various
Killer's Soul 9
2006, CD, Comp, FAUV records
Kashi Da Handsome
Handsome Honey Beatz Vol. 3
2005, CD, Mixed, Promo, Handsome Honey Beatz, King Of Diggin' Production, Expansion Cream Team, ,
Funk/Soul/Disco
Various
Underground Oldies Vol. 9
2004, CD, Comp, I.T.P. Records
Various
Underground Oldies Volume 10
2004, CD, Comp, I.T.P. Records, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Vocal/Soul
Various
Old New Soul
2003, CD, Album, Comp, Promo, Melting Pot Music, ,
Soul/Funk/Neo Soul
Various
California Soul (Rare Funk, Soul, Jazz & Latin Groove From The West Coast 1965-1981)
2002
Various
Sunday Soundtrack (A Musical Collage For A Lazy Afternoon)
2001, CD, Album, Comp, Sonic Scenery, ,
Trip Hop/Downtempo
Various
No Categories 2 :: A Ubiquity Compilation
1999, ,
Future Jazz
DJ Evil Dee*
Beatminerz Vol. One
1997, Cass, Mixed, Tape Kingz
Various
Funky Jams VI
1996
Various
Soul Selection
1996
Various
Jazz, Soul, Funk 'N' Grooves Vol 1
1993, LP, Comp, Spicy Records
Various
Status Breaks Volume Two
LP, Comp, Status (4)
Jos Royal
Sweet Soul Session IIII
CD, Comp, Not On Label
Various
Chicano Sweet Soundz "Baby I'm For Real"
CD, Comp, Chicano Sweet Soundz
Joaquin Joe Claussell*
Praise (Praying For A Better Tomorrow)
2019, CDr, Ltd, Mixed, Unofficial, Sacred Rhythm Music
Various
Soulful Thangs Vol. 4
2005, CD, Comp, Ltd, Unofficial, Latin Soul Recordings
Various
Too Hot To Hold
1995, LP, Comp, Unofficial, W/Lbl, Not On Label, ,
Funk/Soul
Various
Phat Funky Soul Volume 1
1995, LP, Comp, Unofficial, Phat Grooves
Various
Vintage On Vinyl Part 4
LP, Comp, Unofficial, W/Lbl, Not On Label, ,
Soul/Funk
Various
Funk Party (Hot Pants Shakedown)
CD, Comp, Promo, Unofficial, Small Potato Records
Various
Ghetto Funk 3
CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Small Potato Records,