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When describing this dozen-song odds-and-ends package, the term "scraping the bottom of the barrel" certainly isn't too far off the mark. Not surprisingly, More Sweet Soul (1969) was R&B vocalist Arthur Conley's final solo entry on Atlantic Records' subsidiary imprint Atco. As noted on the rear LP jacket, the material is split between sessions that were held at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, and the American Recording facility in Memphis, TN. In both instances, legendary producer Tom Dowd was behind the scenes. Likewise, it was probably Dowd who -- having worked with the burgeoning fretmeister extensively at Fame during the era -- suggested the addition of guitarist Duane Allman to their already formidable hitmaking house band consisting of guitarist Jimmy Johnson, bassist David Hood, keyboardist Barry Beckett, and drummer Roger Hawkins. With a lilt that insinuates a reggae influence, the disc kicks off with an affable update of the Beatles' White Album deep cut "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." Another subtle (but telltale) sign that More Sweet Soul was an afterthought rather than career-defining project for Conley is the lack of his own considerable and strong original material. In the instance of his previous outing, Soul Directions(1968), the artist provided a number of the better titles. Although not the rule to the same degree, his co-writing credits here are indicative of the stronger selections. The irresistible groove pulsating through "Aunt Dora's Love Soul Shack" -- which made it into the R&B Top 20 singles survey several months prior to the LP's release -- is one prime example. Similarly, "Run On" bears a syncopated strut rhythm that was an earmark of the funky sounds coming out of Memphis in the mid- to late '60s. The cut also demonstrates Conley's ability to interject himself in the arrangement, bouncing his energetic lead vocals between the horn lines à la James Brown or Conley's mentor, Otis Redding. Far from throwaways, the comparably uninspired ballad "Is That You Love" seems to retain none of Redding's trademark gut-wrenching "begging" delivery. To the same extent, the generic "Shing-A-Ling" is far from the best that he had to offer. After decades out of print in North America, Collectors' Choice Music issued More Sweet Soul and the aforementioned Soul Directions on CD in 2008.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
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John Lennon, Writer - Paul Mccartney, Writer - John Lennon and Paul Mccartney, Composer, Lyricist - TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Composer, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Jackie Avery, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Fran Robins, Composer - TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Bobby Lance, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
George Jackson, Composer - EDDIE HARRIS, Composer - TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Composer, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Earl Simms, Composer - Dan Grier, Composer - Jackie Avery, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
George Jackson, Composer - TOM DOWD, Composer, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Dan Grier, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Chris Kenner, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
John Farris, Composer - TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Jackie Avery, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Clint Ballard Jr., Composer - TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Composer, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Earl Simms, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
O.B. McClinton, Composer - TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, Producer - Arthur Conley, Horn, Vocals, MainArtist - Lou Burgio, Composer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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When describing this dozen-song odds-and-ends package, the term "scraping the bottom of the barrel" certainly isn't too far off the mark. Not surprisingly, More Sweet Soul (1969) was R&B vocalist Arthur Conley's final solo entry on Atlantic Records' subsidiary imprint Atco. As noted on the rear LP jacket, the material is split between sessions that were held at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, and the American Recording facility in Memphis, TN. In both instances, legendary producer Tom Dowd was behind the scenes. Likewise, it was probably Dowd who -- having worked with the burgeoning fretmeister extensively at Fame during the era -- suggested the addition of guitarist Duane Allman to their already formidable hitmaking house band consisting of guitarist Jimmy Johnson, bassist David Hood, keyboardist Barry Beckett, and drummer Roger Hawkins. With a lilt that insinuates a reggae influence, the disc kicks off with an affable update of the Beatles' White Album deep cut "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." Another subtle (but telltale) sign that More Sweet Soul was an afterthought rather than career-defining project for Conley is the lack of his own considerable and strong original material. In the instance of his previous outing, Soul Directions(1968), the artist provided a number of the better titles. Although not the rule to the same degree, his co-writing credits here are indicative of the stronger selections. The irresistible groove pulsating through "Aunt Dora's Love Soul Shack" -- which made it into the R&B Top 20 singles survey several months prior to the LP's release -- is one prime example. Similarly, "Run On" bears a syncopated strut rhythm that was an earmark of the funky sounds coming out of Memphis in the mid- to late '60s. The cut also demonstrates Conley's ability to interject himself in the arrangement, bouncing his energetic lead vocals between the horn lines à la James Brown or Conley's mentor, Otis Redding. Far from throwaways, the comparably uninspired ballad "Is That You Love" seems to retain none of Redding's trademark gut-wrenching "begging" delivery. To the same extent, the generic "Shing-A-Ling" is far from the best that he had to offer. After decades out of print in North America, Collectors' Choice Music issued More Sweet Soul and the aforementioned Soul Directions on CD in 2008.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 12 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:30:50
- Artistes principaux : Arthur Conley
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Rhino - Elektra
- Genre : Pop/Rock Pop
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
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