A revived group of Ovations with a new lineup scored a hit in 1972
Spooner Oldham
Happy New Year! In 1967, Aretha Franklin released “A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)” on Atlantic Records. The song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, with…
James & Bobby Purify launched their career with a Muscle Shoals classic
Ken Shane pays tribute to Percy Sledge, the great Southern soul singer who we lost this week
A new album sheds light on a forgotten soul label
“Steal Away” made the world aware of a small Alabama town
Covers of his songs are well know but his own versions are classic
Wilson Pickett had a storied career with Atlantic Records in the ’60s.
Lowman Pauling and the 5 Royales were a seminal influence on the young Steve Cropper. The legendary guitarist pays tribute to the group on a fine new album.
I love Shelby Lynne. I’m not given to starting my reviews with such proclamations, but I think it’s important that you know where I’m coming from. Not only is Shelby…