Description
The Golden Age of southern soul lasted from about 1964 to 1975, when disco ripped the heart out of it. And although it may seem as though the blend of country, gospel and R & B that emerged from the great studios in Memphis and Muscle Shoals in that decade was entirely fresh and new, like any other genre classic, southern soul picked up musical cues and absorbed influences from a whole variety of sources: horn lines from Louisiana’s swamp pop, lyrical themes from the blues, songs from country music, and of course so, so much from the black churches.
Part of the ‘History of Soul’ series, this LP reveals the musical antecedents that gave southern soul its inspiration. The music here will tell you the real story – and it will knock your socks off too! Notes by John Ridley.
TRACKS:
SIDE A
Cigarettes & Coffee Al ‘TNT’ Braggs
You’re Gonna Miss Me Shirley Raymond
Shout Bamalama Otis Redding
I’ve Been Wrong For So Long Bobby Bland
Backtracking Little Junior Parker
That’s Cuz I Love You Louis Jones
You Don’t Have To Cry Little Bob & The Lollipops
Please Think It Over Roscoe Shelton
If I Don’t See You Again Ted Taylor
SIDE B
Too Many Tears Roy Lee Johnson
What Can I Do For You Elmore Morris
You Don’t Miss Your Water William Bell
I Cried Joe Medwick
Blessed Are These Tears Joe Tex
Best Of Luck Baby Earl Gaines
My Love Belongs To You Sam & Dave
I Don’t Hurt Anymore Fontella Bass
Please, Please, Please James Brown
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