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The 'Bishop of Soul' serves up a service of pure musical salvation here: from the Country number 'Just Out Of Reach' to the classic 'Everybody Needs Somebody To Love' (as covered in the movie 'The Blues Brothers'). These tracks have been...more.
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"Cry to Me" would have been a not-so-oldie in the year portrayed in "Dirty Dancing". It was used to great effect for Johnny and "Baby's" first lovemaking session (tastefully) but did not appear on the first soundtrack release...more.
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I would just like to say that I own the album "Music To Make Love By" Solomon Burke. A Mike Curb/Herman Rush Production For Sounds Of Memphis , INC. And GRT Corp. 1975. I've been trying to find it on...more.
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i'm from detroit. i thought i knew what 'soul' was. but it wasn't until i heard solomon burke that i understood and felt soul music. if you think you can get by in life without ever experiencing the 'king...more.
Of all the great male '60s soul singers--a short list that includes Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and James Brown--only Solomon Burke still actively records. More amazing, he's produced his best full-length album with Don't Give Up...more.