Week 2 and yet another cracker! Spoiler alert - most of the CDs in this series will be crackers
Released in 2001. The Ace website states In the R&B world, the King label has a hugely well deserved reputation, but it's only been with the recent releases of King Funk" (CDBGPD 135) and "King Northern Soul" (CDKEND 185) that widespread appreciation of its contribution to soul music has occurred. Now "Too Much Pain" reveals the southern and deep side of King - and its affiliated concerns such as Federal and Hollywood. Arguably this was the strongest aspect of the company's musical output in the 60s."
Southern Soul is my favourite soul sub genre so this is right up my street. King Records were formed in Cincinnati in 1945 and released original material until 1975. Their Wiki page gives details as to their very impressive discography.
The album contains 24 tracks which can be found here or here . I think it is fair to say that there are probably not many, if any, household names but it is none the worse for that. After a long overdue listen I narrowed it down to 8 possible songs to post before settling on a final three
First up is the opening track on the album by Thomas Bailey with a song from 1971 on the subsidiary Federal label. Not to be confused with the guy from The Thompson Twins he is much more talented.
Track 14 is by Jeb Stuart but not the Jeb Stuart who was a screenwriter on Diehard.. The song is from 1967 and on your actual King label.
The final offering and the only lady is the unfortunately named Nancy Butts.I've actually managed to find some info about her. She was from Sparta, Georgia and was the lead singers of her family gospel group prior to turning her hand to secular music.This one is from 1973 and again on King.
Some more gems next Sunday
Thomas Bailey - Wish I Was Back (In Your Arms Again)
I like Nancy Butts and I cannot lie
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Deleteand that is probably the most sensible comment I have made on these pages.
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