The Soul Ofo a Man

Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group Presents The Soul Of A Man Black Americas Ballads contains the defining tracks of the decade and features some of the biggest hits from artists including Ray Charles, Solomon Burke, William Bell, Ben E. King and many more.

If Al Kooper isn't a living American musical legend, no one is. Who else has performed with Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix and countless others? And not just performed but been an important component of legendary songs (how about the Hammond organ on both Dylans' Like a Rolling Stone and The Stones' You Can't Always Get What You Want)? As a solo artist he is best known for his work as a founding member of both the Blues Project and Blood Sweat and Tears. Many more famous recordings have followed and lead us to this great selection - a CD that is, in my opinion, a classic: a two-CD Al-fest. Recorded live at NYC's Bottom Line, Al performs his great tunes from the Blues Project and Blood Sweat and Tears, as well as his solo recordings such as I Stand Alone. The excitement from the packed audience is only rivaled by the intensity Al and the band bring to such classics as I Can't Quit Her, Somethin' Goin' On and New York City (You're a Woman). It's Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll and a great time, as only Al Kooper can bring.

There are few musicians the world over that the listener instantly recognizes with eyes closed. This phenomenon is generally referred to as charisma and is something you can neither buy nor learn; either you've got it or you don't. There is certainly no doubt that Eric Burden posses such. For over forty years he has been gracing the world with his fascinating voice and his infallible feel for authentic blues-rock. Burdon's latest studio album, Soul Of A Man, a 14 track recording at the interface of Rock, Blues, Folk and Gospel, proves the old credo of it's the singer, not the song, is still relevant in 2005. Soul Of A Man exposes an extremely lively, contemporary and hungry musician in the living legend that is Eric Burdon.

Best known for their 1969 paper hit “Iron Leg,” the mixed instrumental combo Mickey & the Soul Generation came to semi-national attention following Nipsey Russell’s performance of the Iron Leg dance on Johnny Carson. Though they shared a label with Ben E. King, they lacked access to the same promotion and marketing resources. A tour with Sam & Dave and opening slots for James Brown, Kool & the Gang, and The Supremes found them performing for thousands nightly, but still sleeping on floors. By the mid-’70s the group had fractured, with members joining the army, bottling Coke, and starting families. Their run would end in 1977 with two members turning in a passing Average White Band impression called “Southern Fried Funk” before their handful of 45s fell completely out of vogue and made their journey to thrift shops and cut-out distributors.

"Chess Soul: A Decade Of Chicago's Finest" is a compilation album released in 1998 that celebrates the rich legacy of soul music from the Chicago-based Chess Records. Chess Records was a significant label in the history of American music, known for its contributions to blues, jazz, and soul. This compilation highlights the label's influence and the artists who defined the Chicago soul sound. The album primarily features soul music, with elements of R&B and funk. It showcases the smooth, emotive vocals and rich instrumentation characteristic of the genre.

"Chess Soul: A Decade Of Chicago's Finest" is a compilation album released in 1998 that celebrates the rich legacy of soul music from the Chicago-based Chess Records. Chess Records was a significant label in the history of American music, known for its contributions to blues, jazz, and soul. This compilation highlights the label's influence and the artists who defined the Chicago soul sound. The album primarily features soul music, with elements of R&B and funk. It showcases the smooth, emotive vocals and rich instrumentation characteristic of the genre.

“From Atlantic City to Asbury Park, a rockin’ soul blues blast that’ll light your spark!” SOUL OF A MAN celebrates the BILLY WALTON BAND’s 10th anniversary. From their humble beginnings on the Jersey Shore the band has built an international fanbase through consistent touring and recording, including more than twenty trips to the United Kingdom. Check them out! The new release was recorded at the Aala Recording Studio in Maui, over a magical week that allowed the band to capture their unique mix of rock, soul, and blues.

“From Atlantic City to Asbury Park, a rockin’ soul blues blast that’ll light your spark!” SOUL OF A MAN celebrates the BILLY WALTON BAND’s 10th anniversary. From their humble beginnings on the Jersey Shore the band has built an international fanbase through consistent touring and recording, including more than twenty trips to the United Kingdom. Check them out! The new release was recorded at the Aala Recording Studio in Maui, over a magical week that allowed the band to capture their unique mix of rock, soul, and blues.