Ed Cobb received 48 gold and platinum records for his contributions as an artist, songwriter, producer, engineer and sound consultant. One of his top ten songs, "Tainted Love," was the longest consecutively charted song in the history of "Billboard" magazine and was number one in seventeen countries.

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BMI Urban Awards 2006:

Ed Cobb honored at the BMI Urban Awards August 30, 2006. Lennie Sorenson Cobb was there in his honor. Click here for more pictures.

Ed's classic hit song, "Tainted Love," which was made ultra famous by 80's group Soft Cell, has recently been resurrected by Rhianna - bringing the song, once again, into the hearts and souls of newer generations.

"Tainted Love" rocks again:

Rihanna, the amazingly beautiful singer from Barbados, uses the melody from Ed Cobb's classic song, Tainted Love, in her new song "S.O.S."

Rihanna's "S.O.S." is also the new theme song for Nike's latest clothing line for women. Rihanna performed the song in a commercial for Nike.

Alicia Keys has a new hit with Ed's song "Every Little Bit Hurts" - (Alicia's web site).

Ed Cobb, who wrote the smash hit "Tainted Love," has a song catalog that has never before been heard!

The only genre of music "Tainted Love" has NOT been released in is COUNTRY! But did you know that Paniolo Records' own Larry McKenzie recently recorded a country version? Click here to listen.

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"Tainted Love" was on the soundtrack of the 2005 blockbuster movie, Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

"Tainted Love" was first performed in 1964 by Soul singer Gloria Jones but was later made famous by cool 80's group, Soft Cell. Several artists have recorded the classic hit, including Marilyn Manson.

Etta James & Alicia Keys both recorded Ed's song "Every Little Bit Hurts."

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