Esther Phillips recorded “Try Me” as a single in 1966 for Atlantic Records and “Fever” was the b-side. The song was written by Buddy Scott and Jimmy Radcliffe and is not the “Try Me” recorded and written by James Brown. Phillips was in her comeback era when she recorded “TryContinue Reading
Alex Harris drops another single from his upcoming album in the form of the R&B classic, “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City,” which was first recorded by Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland for his 1974 Dreamer album. Harris opts for a populist version instead of a romantic one recordedContinue Reading
Tito Jackson of The Jackson 5 died Sunday of a heart attack at age 70 in New Mexico. Jackson breaking his father’s guitar string was the catalyst that started The Jackson 5. Joe Jackson discovered his son’s musical talent after scolding him for secretly playing his instrument. Mr. Jackson purchasedContinue Reading
Oscar LaDell’s Live In Studio(s) EP is a brief study in American roots music. The Australian via Denver, Colorado-based musician sings blues and pop with the voice of a much older soul than his 25 years. He revisits the earlier days of electric blues with “Salt N Sand, ” fortified byContinue Reading