This is an example of a mighty fine horn section that makes a song quite special. The intro to Never Walk Out On You is simply stunning in my opinion.
Showing posts with label Deep Soul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Deep Soul. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
E(a)rnest Jackson -- Why Can't I Love Somebody
(Picture from Ernest Jackson's website.)
According to Sir Shambling's, Ernest Jackson most likely came from the same place he produced all his recordings: Baton Rouge. His late 60's material was released by BOFUZ, while it was the Stone label that released his 70's cuts. In the 80's, Ernest Jackson had signed with Royal Shield.
Despite his obvious talent, he never made it to the top -- where he definitely belonged. Alas, listen yourself and tell me why a voice like Ernest's should be known only to a few lucky music lovers?
Apparently, the artist is working at a restaurant in Baton Rouge, where he's not only waiting but also singing.
Today's pick is from 1974.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
George Freeman -- I'm Like A Fish
Not much time -- New Years Eve party preparations are in progress here. So, I'm just posting a song I like very much.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
O. V. Wright -- Trying To Live My Life Without You Babe /Without
I always had a soft spot for O. V. Wright, and when I heard his take on Trying To Live My Life Without You, I knew I had to post it. O. V. does a great job with the song. Nevertheless, this song "belongs" to Otis Clay who recorded the original in 1972 for the Blind Pig label. (See my posts about Otis Clay here.)
The second song is simply a beautiful Deepie. And Deepies were O.V's forte without a doubt.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Joe Medwick -- As Long As There Is Life / Brought Down
Monday is the perfect day for a deepie. Today's pick is by Joe Medwick, a singer with an impressive voice, capable of adapting to a variety of genres. While As Long As There Is Life is without any doubt a deepie, Brought Down is rather funky. Joe delivers both songs, proving he's at home in both genres.
He was also a highly talented songwriter and wrote many songs for Bobby Blue Bland, for example, for which he never was credited.
The tracks are from I'm An After Hour Man a 1999 re- release of the original record (EDSEL.) Get it! You'll love the CD.
He was also a highly talented songwriter and wrote many songs for Bobby Blue Bland, for example, for which he never was credited.
The tracks are from I'm An After Hour Man a 1999 re- release of the original record (EDSEL.) Get it! You'll love the CD.
For an in-depth bio of Joe Medwick please go to Sir Shambling's website.
Enjoy! (DivShare is not working at this time -- will provide link later)
Monday, November 1, 2010
George Jackson -- There Goes My Pride / Let Them Know You Care
Ike Turner had him record his first 45 in New Orleans: Won't Nobody Cha-Cha With Me. Jackson's first "recognisable" single came out in 1965 and was titled There Goes My Pride.
There Goes My Pride (Dot, 1965)
Let Them Know You Care (Hi Records, 1973)
(If you'd like to know more about this outstanding artist, please go to Sir Shambling's website.)
Friday, October 22, 2010
Joe Wilson -- You Need Me
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Winfield Parker -- Oh My Love / Starving
"Winfield Parker got his start in his native Baltimore playing saxophone with a local group called the Veejays, before recording for the first time with Sammy Fitzhugh & The Moroccans (how’s that for a name?) in 1959. He moved on to record with the Imperial Thrillers on Ru-Jac in 1963. He would record his first sides as a leader for that label later that year. He continued to record for Ru-Jac into the late 60’s, with one of his singles, ‘Sweet Little Girl’ b/w ‘What Do You Say’ being picked up and issued by ATCO in 1968. He recorded the aforementioned Arctic 45 in 1969 and then went on to record one 45 for the Wand label in 1970. He had his greatest success with the Spring label. His 1971 release for that label ‘S. O. S. (Stop Her On Sight)’ b/w ‘I'm On My Way’ scraped the R&B Top 50. Today’s selection, ‘Starvin’ was the a-side of his second and last 45 for that label."
From: http://funky16corners.blogspot.com/2006/03/winfield-parker-starvin.html
Get his Best of CD here
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Soul Lee -- I Need you
You didn't think I had quit blogging? Did you? To be honest, I consider it almost as difficult to stop blogging as it was to quit smoking ... It's always on my mind, and it sends me on a guilt trip when I am not posting regularly.
So, back I am with a nice Deepie: beautiful melody and an organ part that creates a sense of urgency. God knows where I found this track, but I absolutely love it.
So, back I am with a nice Deepie: beautiful melody and an organ part that creates a sense of urgency. God knows where I found this track, but I absolutely love it.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Tommy Tate -- I Ain't Gonna Worry
Tommy Tate's cover of the William Bell classic I Forgot To Be Your Lover
"The greatest singer you've never heard," as the ever growing community of Deep Soul Fans claims. Before he became lead singer for Ollie Hoskin's Nightingales, he was singing for Tim Whitsett's The Imperial Show Band. They released a handful of records, which nowadays are highly sought after and sell for big bucks.
After the Imperial Show had disbanded, he and Tim joined Stax as songwriters, and Tommy later took Ollie Hoskins' spot with The Nightingales. His School of Life reached the top 30 in 1972. Things looked good for Tommy. But then a new star stole the show: Luther Ingram's If Loving You is Wrong, one of today's classic R&B songs, became a #1 hit on Billboard's R&B charts.
Tommy's contract with Koko Records/Stax had tied him to the label for years, and Johnny Baylor, the label's CEO would not let him leave.
Tommy's second chance came in the 80's when he joined Malaco Records. Johnny Taylor, Bobby Blue Bland, and Little Milton were singing his songs.
He kept recording throughout the 90's, but eventually retired after suffering a stroke.
Today's pick is less gospel-influenced than most of his material, showing a bit of his funky side. You'll find I Ain't Gonna Worry on I'm So Satisfied (The Complete Koko Recordings.)
Friday, September 3, 2010
Tony Owens -- This Heart Can Take No More/I Got Soul
Time for another Deepie or two.
Before Tony Owens was discovered at a high school talent show, he had sung with a group called The Emeralds in junior high. At that time he had already won some local voice competitions. Isaac Bolden who was about to start his own label, Soulin', heard Tony sing, and it was on his label that in 1968 Tony's first single, I Got Soul, was produced. Although the title was quite successful locally -- as were Tony's follow-up records too -- he never achieved any national recognition. Same old story: big talent, no luck.
Monday, August 23, 2010
AudioBlog#8: From The Depths of the Heart -- Deep Soul
Okay, and on top of it all, I could convince myself that it was hight time to sit down and finish my Deepies AudioBlog -- which I actually did as soon as I was back home. So, in a way, my weekend was kinda successful.
And I have a nice surprise for you all -- SOTS soon might have an additional author/contributor. I can hardly wait for his first blog ...
Playlist:
5. If I Can't Run To You, I'll Crawl -- Barbara Brown (Limelinx)
PS: I'm sorry some of the tracks ended up cut off on either end -- I have no clue what I did wrong this time. The individual d/l links do not suffer from this deformity lol
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Bobby Thomas and The Afros -- Darling, Don't Come Back
What a song! It starts with a perfect guitar introduction followed by one of the most soulful "mmmmmm's" right before the horn section adds its world-weary sighing sound ... This deepie, in my opinion, is a masterpiece.
My Tuesday is made!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Lee Martell -- A Good Woman
I found this song on Sir Shambling's, and I understand 100% why he "could listen to the guitarist behind Lee all day long..." In my opinion, A Good Woman is another of these songs whose guitarist almost steals the show from the singer. That doesn't mean, however, that Lee Martell is doing a poor job. On the contrary, he does some great singing -- but what makes the song truly brilliant is the instrumentation.
Since Sir Shambling mentions Martell's heavy slant towards Country & Western in his other material, I think this article in the March 1970 Ebony Magazine is about his sister. (He is mentioned in the caption under Linda Martell's pic.)
A Good Woman, Lee Martell (Renegade 197?)
Monday, January 4, 2010
Abteilung Gebrochenes Herz: Barbara West -- Anyone But You
Ich habe beschaemt festgestellt, dass ich fast ausschliesslich in Englisch poste; dabei habe ich doch so viele deutsche Leser. Also habe ich mir fuer das noch knusprig-frische Jahr vorgenommen, auch mal wieder was in meiner Muttersprache von mir zu geben.
Und weil ich auch die Damen der Musik straeflich vernachlaessigt habe, gibt's gleich als erstes einen Song von Barbara West. Anyone But You ist auf Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures: Taken From Our Vaults, Vol. 2 zu finden.
Allen Paaren/Paerchen, die sich im neuen Jahr bereits gestritten haben, empfehle ich zu diesem Song ganz eng aneinander gekuschelt zu tanzen: Augen zu! Und den Streit einfach vergessen ...
Allen Paaren/Paerchen, die sich im neuen Jahr bereits gestritten haben, empfehle ich zu diesem Song ganz eng aneinander gekuschelt zu tanzen: Augen zu! Und den Streit einfach vergessen ...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Otis Clay -- Is It Over, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
Otis Clay is my favorite Hi-Records artist. And I say "is" -- not "is one of." He's got everything in his singing that meets my expectations of excellence. One can easily trace his Gospel roots (to which he has returned a while ago) and enjoy all the secular feelings that come with Deep Soul of the finest kind.
His singing is steeped in gritty, emotional urgency, and there is no-one who could do it better.
His singing is steeped in gritty, emotional urgency, and there is no-one who could do it better.
Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Webs -- It's So Hard To Break A Habit
The other day, someone in the network was asking for this song, calling it "magnificent." How true that is. I couldn't remember the song -- and now that I re-discovered this gem, I had to share it with you all. The track is available on Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures: Taken from Our Vaults, Vol 4
With the holidays just days away, this collection would definitely make for a great gift to any Deep Soul lover.
The Webs, It's So Hard To Break A Habit
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