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Monday, January 24, 2011

JACKIE VERDELL - ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?


Hello from Sydney, Australia!

From Philadelphia, Jackie Verdell spent most of her career as a gospel singer, and, with so many of the soul greats, her powerful voice was straight out of the church. Jackie's career path was similar to Aretha Franklin's, but sadly, Jackie's secular soul career did not yield any hits (although this one certainly deserved hit status).

To my ears, this record has so much to love- excellent horn hooks, propulsive yet relaxed drumming that is very Memphis-like, and of course Verdell's soaring vocals.

from 1967...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just come across your blog, amazing stuff & good work! Only one problem, I went through the archives, is there any chance of reposting these at any stage using mediafire or something? I missed out on all these great records...

All the best & keep the music coming,

DerekSka

TOT SAM said...

Great blog! Keep groovin'!
Andrea