Betty Harris - Soul Perfection- UK Charly
A timely reissue by Charly Records ,for this wonderful compilation album by Betty Harris - Soul Perfection ,which was originally issued in the UK on the legendary Action label in 1969 .This album replicates the 16 tracks in the same order as the original release ,with Soul quality to please both Deep Soul collectors and those who like to dance ,with every track epitomising the New Orleans sound with Allen Toussaint at the helm on song writing ,production and music duties .” What A Sad Feeling “ ,” Can’t Last Much Longer “ ,and “ Nearer To You “ are beautiful ballads with Ms Harris in great voice ,while the more uptempo “ I’m Evil Tonight “ ,”Ride Your Pony “ ,” I Don’t Wanna Hear It “ ,”Trouble With My Lover “ ,and “ 12 Red Roses “ are classic 60’s Soul dancers .In more recent times the funky “ Mean Man “ ,and “ I’m Gonna Git You “ have gained a new audience of fans digging “ sister funk “ tracks .
Informative sleeve notes by Dean Rudland ,some stunning label scans and beautiful bright pink vinyl complete an essential release .
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Eddie Hubbard was a regular attendee of Wigan Casino, Stafford Top Of The World, Birmingham Locarno, and is currently an attendee of The 100 Club, Rugby All Nighter and a co promoter of “ Ease Your Mind “ Modern Soul event in Banbury ,Oxon . He penned articles for Fanzines / Magazines such as Shades Of Soul ,Midnight Express and Manifesto ,reviewing both vintage 45’s ,new CDs and albums. He is currently reviewing new albums / CDs for Charly Records .
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