A new 3 track EP released on 10 Mar 2021 from 76 year old
James 'Jimmy Soul' Holvay
who was an original member of Chicago blue-eyed soul group
The Mob.
He recaptures that 60s Chicago soul sound. 'Working On It' and
'Love Has Found It's Way' have a Tyrone Davis feel about them and I'm
fairly sure the latter has Tyrone Davis sample in there (is it 'Can I
Change My Mind'?), and Sweet Soul Song is reminiscent of The Impressions,
He recorded his first record in 1957 aged 12. He is a prolfic
songwriter, writing most of The Mob's songs and also for
The Buckinghams
(he co-wrote the wonderful blue-eyed soul tune 'Don't You Care' with Gary
Beisbier, fellow Mob member).
Over 20 years ago James sent me a CDr promo of some songs he'd written and
recorded, which I don't think were ever released. I'll need to dig the CD
out and perhaps, with his permission, post the songs on my YT channel.
Working On It
Love Has Found A Way
Sweet Soul Song
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