Various Artists "The Soul Of The Memphis Boys" [[Ace UK) 4/24/2020

[Motown Eddie]

Description
The long-awaited follow-up volume to the successful “Memphis Boys: The Story of American Studios” [[CDCHD 1330) showcasing the brilliant accompaniments of this top session group, directed by Chips Moman.

This new release focuses primarily on the studio’s sublime southern soul output by headline stars and lesser knowns, primarily from quality labels such as Atlantic-Atco, Bell-Amy-Mala and John R’s Sound Stage 7 in the years 1967-72. The vast majority of tracks are making their Ace CD debut.

Soulful tracks by Jerry Lee Lewis, Dusty Springfield, the Box Tops and Elvis Presley sit easily here, along with a rare cut by Darlene Love and the Blossoms.

Features the studio group’s extraordinary guitarist Reggie Young, who has two well-received Ace CDs to his name: “Forever Young” [[CDCHD 1500) and “Reggie Young: Session Guitar Star” [[CDCHD 1537).

Compiled by experts John Broven and Red Kelly [[known as the Soul Detective), who has written a detailed note to go with an introduction from Memphis Boys keyboardist Bobby Wood. A beautifully illustrated booklet completes the package.

Tracklist
1. This Is Soul - King Curtis & the Kingpins
2. I Don't Want To Have To Wait - James & Bobby Purify
3. Ain't That True Love - Oscar Toney Jr
4. Someone To Take Your Place - Bobby Marchan
5. There's A Heartbreak Somewhere - Roscoe Shelton
6. Broadway Walk - Bobby Womack
7. Holdin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
8. What Can I Call My Own - James Carr
9. Cry Like A Baby - The Box Tops
10. On The Other Side - Lee Jones & the Sounds of Soul
11. I Can Make You Happy - Sam Hutchins
12. Burning Fire - Arthur Conley
13. Since I Met You Baby - Solomon Burke
14. Funny How Time Slips Away - Joe Tex
15. It Ain't Fair - Ben E King
16. Comin' To Bring You Some Soul - Sam Baker
17. How Many Times Must I Knock - Roscoe Robinson
18. He Called Me Baby - Ella Washington
19. Everyday I Have To Cry Some - Lattimore Brown
20. So Much Love - Dusty Springfield
21. 100 Years - Roy Hamilton
22. Kentucky Rain - Elvis Presley
23. Don't Take Your Love - The Blossoms
24. Rainbow Road - Arthur Alexander

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HN7JZ2/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085HN7JZ2/?tag=imwan-21

[Bluebrock]

Description
The long-awaited follow-up volume to the successful “Memphis Boys: The Story of American Studios” [[CDCHD 1330) showcasing the brilliant accompaniments of this top session group, directed by Chips Moman.

This new release focuses primarily on the studio’s sublime southern soul output by headline stars and lesser knowns, primarily from quality labels such as Atlantic-Atco, Bell-Amy-Mala and John R’s Sound Stage 7 in the years 1967-72. The vast majority of tracks are making their Ace CD debut.

Soulful tracks by Jerry Lee Lewis, Dusty Springfield, the Box Tops and Elvis Presley sit easily here, along with a rare cut by Darlene Love and the Blossoms.

Features the studio group’s extraordinary guitarist Reggie Young, who has two well-received Ace CDs to his name: “Forever Young” [[CDCHD 1500) and “Reggie Young: Session Guitar Star” [[CDCHD 1537).

Compiled by experts John Broven and Red Kelly [[known as the Soul Detective), who has written a detailed note to go with an introduction from Memphis Boys keyboardist Bobby Wood. A beautifully illustrated booklet completes the package.

Tracklist
1. This Is Soul - King Curtis & the Kingpins
2. I Don't Want To Have To Wait - James & Bobby Purify
3. Ain't That True Love - Oscar Toney Jr
4. Someone To Take Your Place - Bobby Marchan
5. There's A Heartbreak Somewhere - Roscoe Shelton
6. Broadway Walk - Bobby Womack
7. Holdin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
8. What Can I Call My Own - James Carr
9. Cry Like A Baby - The Box Tops
10. On The Other Side - Lee Jones & the Sounds of Soul
11. I Can Make You Happy - Sam Hutchins
12. Burning Fire - Arthur Conley
13. Since I Met You Baby - Solomon Burke
14. Funny How Time Slips Away - Joe Tex
15. It Ain't Fair - Ben E King
16. Comin' To Bring You Some Soul - Sam Baker
17. How Many Times Must I Knock - Roscoe Robinson
18. He Called Me Baby - Ella Washington
19. Everyday I Have To Cry Some - Lattimore Brown
20. So Much Love - Dusty Springfield
21. 100 Years - Roy Hamilton
22. Kentucky Rain - Elvis Presley
23. Don't Take Your Love - The Blossoms
24. Rainbow Road - Arthur Alexander

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HN7JZ2/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085HN7JZ2/?tag=imwan-21

Yet another essential release. Thank you Eddie.

[daviddesper]

Keep em coming!!!!!!!!!!

[Motown Eddie]

Keep em coming!!!!!!!!!!

Hope they do "keep 'em coming" Dave. And on that note, Crimson UK also has a Gold collection planned for Neil Sedaka in July [[I didn't post it on this forum since it's not soul music).

[daviddesper]

A Neil collection would sound interesting although I know a lot of people find him a little on the corny side. Of course since I have the same reaction every time one of these collections is released, the most exciting part of your post is the word "July!"

Do you have any insight as to what other projects might be in the works by that label?

[Motown Eddie]

A Neil collection would sound interesting although I know a lot of people find him a little on the corny side. Of course since I have the same reaction every time one of these collections is released, the most exciting part of your post is the word "July!"

Do you have any insight as to what other projects might be in the works by that label?

I don't have any insight on forthcoming projects from the Crimson label. I just keep my eye on the various websites that announce upcoming release dates on Rock & Soul Music reissues. And like you, I hope they "Keep 'Em Coming".