THE HOLMES BROTHERS - BROTHEROOD
The
album features fourteen songs, including eight new Holmes Brothers originals
and six carefully-chosen covers. Brotherhood is a testament to the uplifting
musical power that comes from the close-knit, fraternally telepathic
relationship of the Holmes Brothers. A wealth of authentic, joyous blues, funk,
R&B and soul, dominated by eight new Holmes Brothers originals. Also
featured are sparkling remakes of songs by Ike Turner, William Bell &
Booker T. Jones and Ted Hawkins, plus the band's unparalleled version of
'Amazing Grace.' 'Fervent, inspired and joyful blues, R&B, roadhouse rock,
soul and gospel... beautiful harmonies, true magic' - NPR ~ newreleasesnow.com
BILL MEDLEY - YOUR HEART TO MINE: DEDICATED TO THE BLUES
Bill
Medley is a seminal figure in the history of American music. He is perhaps best
known as half of the unmistakable duo, The Righteous Brothers. Their raw
emotional rhythm and blues sound essentially created the genre "blue-eyed
soul." In the mid-1960s, the Righteous Brothers became a fixture on Top
Forty radio with hits like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin,"
"Just Once in My Life," "Unchained Melody," and
"(You're My) Soul and Inspiration," creating an ultra- dramatic take
on Sixties pop romance. Their partnership lasted four decades, though Medley
explored his solo options apart from the duo on occasion. He went on his own in
the late-`60s for six years. In 1974 the duo reunited and resumed their
hit-making ways with the prophetic "Rock and Roll Heaven." In the
seventies, their live shows continued to attract fans and gained the respect of
a new generation of listeners. In 1987, Medley scored a monumental hit with
another duettist, Jennifer Warnes, on "(I've Had) The Time of My
Life," for the film. On March 10, 2003, The Righteous Brothers were
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The induction came just months
before Bobby Hatfield's unexpected death. Medley not only lost his singing
partner.he had lost a close friend whom he'd known since his late-teens. After
a period of mourning, Medley made the decision to continue touring as a solo
artist.
JOHN MAYALL - A SPECIAL LIFE
As 2013
came to a close and with his 80th birthday mere weeks away, the godfather of
British blues quietly entered a North Hollywood Studio with his band, special
guest C.J. Chenier and co-producer/engineer Eric Corne. He walked out with one
of the finest and most personal records of his career, A Special Life. Along
with his accomplished band (Greg Rzab, Jay Davenport and Rocky Athas) Mayall
goes back to his roots with an eclectic album centered in the blues but with
diversions into rock and Americana. This is John's first studio album in five
years. It is an instant classic and a must have for any blues/roots music
enthusiast. ~ newreleasesnow.com
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