WILLIE HOBBS "A Penny For Your Thoughts" The John Richbourg Sessions And More (1969-1974)

Impressive CD, which features Hobbs’ work for both Silver Fox and for John Richbourg’s labels. You should take Willie Hobbs very seriously indeed if you like country-soul and, indeed, occasionally top-drawer deep country-soul too. (Sir Shambling)The first ever retrospective of the late 60s & early 70s work of singer Willie Hobbs – a great mix of uptempo southern soul, slow cooking groovers, tender ballads and more – and Hobbs nails it on all fronts! Most of the singles were cut for Nashville labels– including Silver Fox, Seventy Seven, Sound Plus and others – with top notch production and song selections, when added to Willie's exceptional vocals, adds up to excellence that rivals the best soul of the period made anywhere. It includes some great stuff recorded at Fame in Muscle Shoals, with that sound well represented, plus a bunch of stellar Nashille recordings that range from gospel-tinged soul to funky beaters! 22 tracks: "Yes, My Goodness Yes", "The Game Of Love", "Where The Sweetness Lies", "Where Did I Go Wrong", "Do Your Own Thing", "Big Legged Woman", "Mr. Lovemaker", "Why Me", "Judge Of Hearts", "At The Dark End Of The Street", "(Please) Don't Let Me Done", "Why Does It Hurt So Bad", "Somebody Love Me" and more..  © 1996-2015, Dusty Groove, Inc

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trax:

01 Yes, My Goodness Yes 02 The Game Of Love 03 Where The Sweetness Lies 04 Love 'Em And Leave 'Em 05 You Don't Know What You Got (Until You Lose It) 06 Where Did I Go Wrong 07 I Know I'm Gonna Miss You 08 Do Your Own Thing 09 (Please) Don't Let Me Down 10 Nobody Has To Tell Me 11 A Penny For Your Thoughts 12 Big Legged Woman 13 'Til I Get It Right 14 At The Dark End Of The Street 15 Why Me 16 Mr. Lovemaker 17 How Could My Baby Know 18 Tomorrow (I'll Begin To Make New Plans) 19 Judge Of Hearts 20 Let Me See Those Kneecaps 21 Why Does It Hurt So Bad 22 Somebody Loves Me

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