Rolling Stone.com
will post an exclusive stream today of "I've Been Loving You Too
Long", the classic song by Otis Redding recorded by Paul Rodgers which
appears on his upcoming new album "The Royal Sessions." You can listen to the track here:
http://smarturl.it/PaulRodgersRS. The longtime singer, songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist with Bad Company, has partnered with 429 Records and is
gearing up for the release of "The Royal Sessions"—a lovingly crafted
collection of classic R&B and soul songs re-imagined by the iconic rock
singer recorded at Memphis' Royal Studios, historic home of Willie Mitchell and
Hi Records, with many of the musicians who played on the original tracks.
Truly a lifetime in the making, Rodgers has
come full circle with "The Royal Sessions" as he pays homage to the
legendary hits he collected on 45s released on Stax/Volt, Goldwax and Hi
Records—recordings by Otis Redding, Albert King and Ann Peebles which made such
an indelible impression on the young Rodgers inspiring him to pursue a career
as a singer. Produced by Perry
Margouleff, "The Royal Sessions" is an extraordinary recording which
captures the music in its pure form—live band and vocal takes as performed
together at Royal Studios by Rodgers and an all-star roster of legendary musicians. The band is a dream lineup of those who
played on the original hits dating back to the 60's. The classic rhythm section includes Reverend
Charles Hodges (Hammond B3), Michael Tolls (guitar), LeRoy Hodges Jr. (bass),
"Hubby" Archie Turner (Wurlitzer), Steve Potts and James Robertson
Sr. (drums), The Royal Horns and the Royal Singers. "The Royal Sessions" will be
released on 429 Records in the U.S. on February 4th (international release
dates below).
"The
Royal Sessions" is a remarkable project that came together as Rodgers was
working on a solo record and producer Margouleff had just discovered that Royal
Studios was still up and running under the auspices of Willie "Pops"
Mitchell's son Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell. The opportunity to record in such a hallowed
place with musicians he considered personal heroes was a dream come true. The Memphis players forged an immediate bond
when presented with his formidable talent and sincere love of the songs. Deeply felt, powerfully sung and expertly
played, it features a cross-section of material hand-picked by Rodgers, songs
of great historical significance and personal meaning.
"The Royal
Sessions" will be released worldwide on the following dates:
Europe—January 27th
Canada—January 28th
Japan—January 29th
United States
February 4th
Australia—February
7th
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