I recently came across this interesting story about Jackey Beavers. I am including it courtesy of Dave Rimmer, www.soulfulkindamusic.net. It is
particularly noteworthy that he sang the original Someday We'll Be Together.
Very worthwhile article to read.

http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/articlejbeavers.htm

I never really knew anything about him until I saw this story.