The Soul Of The Memphis Boys

The long-awaited follow-up volume to the successful 'Memphis Boys: The Story of American Studios' (CDCHD 1330) showcasing the brilliant accompaniments of this top session group, directed by Chips Moman. This new release focuses primarily on the studio's sublime southern soul output by headline stars and lesser knowns, primarily from quality labels such as Atlantic-Atco, Bell-Amy-Mala and John R's Sound Stage 7 in the years 1967-72. The vast majority of tracks are making their Ace CD debut. Soulful tracks by Jerry Lee Lewis, Dusty Springfield, the Box Tops and Elvis Presley sit easily here, along with a rare cut by Darlene Love and the Blossoms. Features the studio group's extraordinary guitarist Reggie Young, who has two well-received Ace CDs to his name: 'Forever Young' (CDCHD 1500) and 'Reggie Young: Session Guitar Star' (CDCHD 1537). Compiled by experts John Broven and Red Kelly (known as the Soul Detective), who has written a detailed note to go with an introduction from Memphis Boys keyboardist Bobby Wood. A beautifully illustrated booklet completes the package.

Tracks

1~1~This Is Soul - King Curtis & The Kingpins
1~2~I Don't Want To Have To Wait - James & Bobby Purify
1~3~Ain't That True Love - Oscar Toney Jr.
1~4~Someone To Take Your Place - Bobby Marchan
1~5~There's A Heartbreak Somewhere - Roscoe Shelton
1~6~Broadway Walk - Bobby Womack
1~7~Holdin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
1~8~What Can I Call My Own - James Carr
1~9~Cry Like A Baby - The Box Tops
1~10~On The Other Side - Lee Jones & The Sounds Of Soul
1~11~I Can Make You Happy - Sam Hutchins
1~12~Burning Fire - Arthur Conley
1~13~Since I Met You Baby - Solomon Burke
1~14~Funny How Times Slip Away - Joe Tex
1~15~It Ain't Fair - Ben E. King
1~16~Comin' To Bring You Some Soul - Sam Baker
1~17~How Many Times Must I Knock - Roscoe Robinson
1~18~He Called Me Baby - Ella Washington
1~19~Everyday I Have To Cry Some - (Sir) Lattimore Brown
1~20~So Much Love (Stereo) - Dusty Springfield
1~21~Years - Roy Hamilton
1~22~Kentucky Rain - Elvis Presley
1~23~Don't Take Your Love From Me - Blossoms
1~24~Rainbow Road - Arthur Alexander

Details

Format: CD
Artist: Various
Release Date: 24 April 2020
Genre: Soul
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Distributor: Rocket Group