There are plenty of greatest-hits-type collections out there for those interested in Otis Redding's pop and R&B chart impact, and at first glance, Lonely & Blue: The Deepest Soul of Otis Redding seems like another of those, but this is different.
Originally released in 1972 and features some of Al Green's finest work and drips with Southern soul. Exquisite arrangements from top-notch producer Willie Mitchell.
By the time this was released in 1994, something unexpected happened. Sade's early work became classic and the later additions boasted even better vocals and songs that nicely improved on the theme.
A new Sam Cooke compilation featuring tracks from his Specialty catalog focusing on his pop-leaning tracks plus the live recordings from the legendary 1955 Shrine Concert that have never been available on vinyl before.
