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Why is it that so many excellent artists have to be discovered by music lovers instead of being presented to them? I came across Lou Courtney -- you guessed it -- via a music blog first. His album I'm In Need Of Love (originally released 1974) has been re-released in 2006 by the Soul Brothers label, and it is a stunner, so to speak. The music reflects mood and flavor of the 70's as I've rarely seen it. And -- it is not one of these albums with two exquisite tracks that redeem the mediocre rest -- each and everyone of the songs is liable to become a favorite of yours.
Lou used to sing with the Fifth Dimension between 1978 and 1979.
And here is a track by Lou from his earlier recordings (to help you forget about the heartaches)
Why is it that so many excellent artists have to be discovered by music lovers instead of being presented to them? I came across Lou Courtney -- you guessed it -- via a music blog first. His album I'm In Need Of Love (originally released 1974) has been re-released in 2006 by the Soul Brothers label, and it is a stunner, so to speak. The music reflects mood and flavor of the 70's as I've rarely seen it. And -- it is not one of these albums with two exquisite tracks that redeem the mediocre rest -- each and everyone of the songs is liable to become a favorite of yours.
Lou used to sing with the Fifth Dimension between 1978 and 1979.
Instant favorite of mine from the album was The Common Broken Heart.
I know I have a thing about heart-break songs, but this one is too good to skip: Just To Let Him Break Your Heart
2 comments:
Lou Courtney is a relatively new discovery for me too. What Do You Want Me To Do/Beware on a 45 was my introduction to him a few years ago.
I probably found this album on the same blog as you. I agree a strong album throughout. Larry has posted a mix of Lou's earlier recordings on his Funky16Corners Radiocast. I expect you've found that too. Lou has a long list of tracks on my itunes now and it struck me just recently that I really like them all. Another soul artist that has been under the radar for too long.
I heard Larry's Radiocast, and I couldn't believe it was the same Lou Courtney whom I posted about. He def. underwent a drastic change.
Listening to this album takes me straight back to the 70's( when I was a tiny, little baby -- ahem.)
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