Description
For the latest label spotlight in the 'This Is' series - after acclaimed looks at Flying Dutchman and Fame - the Ace makers focus on Goldwax, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, and present the best recordings made during the soul label's short existence.
The compilation not only puts James Carr in the spotlight, but also his important label mate Spencer Wiggins or the beautiful harmonies of the Ovations. These three acts were the mainstays of Goldwax and, alongside the songwriting talents of George Jackson and Dan Greer, show why the label's influence is still important today. A catalogue full of gems, from the earliest recordings of 'Why Can't We Live Together' hitmaker Timmy Thomas to rarely recorded artists such as Philip & The Faithfuls. This compilation also shows how strong the Memphis club and studio scene was at the time, with recordings by Willie Walker, Percy Milem, Barbara Perry, Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller and others who recorded sporadically but were popular live performers. 'This is Goldwax' comes with a fully illustrated booklet with liner notes by Dean Rudland. A perfect introduction to the label at the start of its seventh decade.
TRACKS:
SIDE A
01 The Dark End Of The Street - James Carr 02 Uptight Good Woman - Spencer Wiggins 03 To Me It's Storming - George & Greer 04 Call On Me - Percy Milem 05 I'm Living Good - The Ovations featuring Louis Williams 06 I Don't Want To Take A Chance - 'Wee' Willie Walker 07 Toddlin' - Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller
SIDE B
01 Freedom Train - James Carr 02 I'm A Poor Man's Son - Spencer Wiggins 03 Ticket To Ride - 'Wee' Willie Walker 04 What'cha Gonna Do - Phillip & The Faithfuls 05 Say You Need It - Barbara Perry 06 When You Look In The Mirror - Eddie Jefferson 07 That's How Strong My Love Is? - O.V. Wright
SIDE C
01 Love Attack - George & Greer 02 Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All) - Spencer Wiggins 03 A Man Needs A Woman - James Carr 04 They Say - The Ovations 05 A Lucky Loser - 'Wee' Willie Walker 06 Arabian Jerk - The Merits 07 Have Some Boogaloo - Timmy Thomas
SIDE D
The Well's Gone Dry - Dorothy Williams 02 Spoonful - Playboy Five 03 I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me) - Percy Milem 04 A Man Is A Mean Thing - Barbara Perry 05 Will I Ever Be Free - Jeb Stewart 06 She's Better Than You - Oboe with The Keys 07 He Called Me Baby - Jeanne Newman
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