Sadly it has come to my attention that the great Memphis soul singer Barbara Brown passed away at the beginning of the month.

When we released a CD of her material it became clear to me that her body of work was as good as anything to emerge from that city and I am very glad that she became aware of how fondly her music is now regarded. It was especially rewarding to send her the reviews of both her own CD and the "Take Me To The River" Southern Soul box set from the likes of Mojo and Uncut, which as well as praising her music was often accompanied by a big colour photo of the lady herself.

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=1723

WOW! Sorry...

Terrible news. Although her recorded body of work was relatively small it was all fantastic.

Her name should crop up whenever people discuss the truly great ladies of soul.

RIP Barbara.

Sad news and as Gareth says her work is simply fantastic. If anyone not sure they should get the Kent Cd Dean mentions, great listening.

R.I.P.

Oh, so sorry Dean.

"I Don't Want To Have To Wait" (discussed on here recently) has always been a fave, amongst her others for Stax, XL/SOM etc.

A true Memphis Soul legend.

RIP

Sean

Sad to hear about this

God Bless You Barbara

Edited February 19, 201015 yr by s7oul

Another sad loss from the Memphis real soul side.........but what a legacy...

BARBARA BROWN - PITY A FOOL - SOUNDS OF MEMPHIS -

YEP CAPPED OFF A PRETTY SHITTY WEEK ALL ROUND FINDING ABOUT THIS AND A FITTING TRIBUTE FROM CLIFF-INCREDIBLE SONGSTRESS HAD THE LOT IMHO!!!

BAZ A

HERES MY FAV FROM ONE OF THE ALL TIME SOUL SISTERS!!!

BAZ A

BARBARA BROWN-SOUNDS OF MEMPHIS..... -

Sad News Indeed.

R.I.P. Barbara Brown.

Edited February 19, 201015 yr by 45cellar