Early R&B curiosity, 1964 one-off by the singer from James Brown show.
How does it sound? Well,like James Brown with gritty ,soulful and passionate voice that roars against recognizable horn-and-sax driven arrangements. Unfortunately music is quite generic and not very memorable (songs are all bluesy ballads with crescendo finale) so unless you are 1960s R&B fan,you won't find any treasures here.
Etta James and Tina Turner both recorded at the very same time and had much better luck with material,this recording sounds like Brown was simply experimenting to see what else he can do besides singing,composing and leading the band.
Very last song "Baby,baby,baby" (duet with Bobby Byrd) kicks with rhythm and sadly points at missed opportunity - the whole album could have been joyous like this but chance was wasted on agonizing ballads and embarrassing version of "Tennessee Waltz".
Good - but not above average in a decade rich with exceptional talents.
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