Dee Clark's records tend to be on the poppier end of pop-soul, but something about this record is just so beautifully compelling to me, and as summer is coming to a close it especially sounds good. Sadly, even though this Chicago soul legend scored a massive crossover hit with "Raindrops", he was virtually penniless at the time of his death in 1990, and was still working one nighters, even after suffering a stroke in 1987. It's truly heartbreaking to hear stories like this about musicians who give so much pleasure from entertainment in their lives, and suffer at the hands of a worthless medical system in the United States. Human beings truly deserve better.
This record showcases the genius arranging talents of Johnny Pate; a name that, when it graces a label, almost always guarantees a fantastic sound. I especially love the intro; it has that feel as though the song starts already in progress, and the fantastic vocals and twangy 6-string bass/ baritone guitar line is just too cool.
from 1964...
DEE CLARK - WARM SUMMER BREEZES
2 comments:
WOW!! My heart is touched. On my 5th listen. Such timeless music. Many years from now this will sound as pleasing as this sounds right now to me. Maybe I will revisit this post someday.
Oh and this my first comment on here and I cant tell how much respect and appreciation I hold for you Mr. Derek. More power to you!
THANK you very much.
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