Tag Archives: soul

Otis Redding ballad collection to be issued on blue vinyl

January 16, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

With a cover that looks like it came straight from the 1960s, “Lonely & Blue: The Deepest Soul of Otis Redding” puts the spotlight on the soul man’s slow songs. ►

Capitol/EMI honor Black Music Month with a soul collection

June 6, 2011 | princep | 0

20 songs noteworthy for their quality and rarity released as “The Soul Of Capitol Records: Rare & Well-Done (Vol. 1).” Unfortunately, it’s only digital ►

The Commodores perform for Monaco’s Royal Family

March 30, 2011 | princep | 0

The Commodores performed for the Monaco Royalty to celebrate the successful Princess Grace Foundation benefit held last week. ►

The reggae soul rock of Bedouin Soundclash ready for release

March 14, 2011 | princep | 0

Bedouin Soundclash has set the U.S. physical release date for their latest album “Light the Horizon” as Tuesday, June 7. ►

Key figures recall their Philadelphia International years

March 14, 2011 | princep | 1

Any serious discussion about Philadelphia International Records has to include songwriters/producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, the label’s founders. But they had plenty of help (i.e., Earl Young, above) in making PIR, which marks its 40th anniversary in 2011, a hotbed of sophisticated soul. ►

Phil Spector, the musical legacy: Part three

March 10, 2011 | princep | 0

The third part of this four-part series continues with the author’s interviews with Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, Leonard Cohen, and others. ►

Sam Cooke gets a ‘pod’ at Grammy Museum

February 25, 2011 | princep | 0

A “pod” (display case) filled with artifacts associated with the life and career of the late Sam Cooke is now on display at The GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles in recognition of what would have been the late artist’s 80th birthday. ►

Marvin Gaye’s tribute to Nat King Cole was a classic

February 11, 2011 | princep | 0

Forty-five years ago Gaye released *A Tribute To the Great Nat King Cole*. Prompted by Cole’s death, it showcased a unique side of the soul singer’s ambitions. ►

Garage soulsters, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, to release new album

February 10, 2011 | princep | 0

On March 15, 2011, Lost Highway Records will release “Scandalous,” the sophomore album from Austin, TX-based garage soul ensemble Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. ►

Phil Collins ‘Going Back’ DVD not worth the look

February 6, 2011 | princep | 0

Plagued by health issues, Phil Collins avoids the drums and doesn’t do much to further his musical legacy with “Going Back: Live at Roseland Ballroom, NYC.” ►