When you think of Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers the first
track that probably comes to mind is their only hit
"Bustin' Loose", or if you're into modern soul then the follow up, their version of
the Jerry Butler 1968 song (co-written with Gamble & Huff) "Never Gonna Give You Up" which did absolutely nothing commercially for them. The song was also recorded by Shirley & The Shirelles the following year and, another, probably lesser known, version was done by
Bonnie Bramlett
in 1976 with Dobie Gray supporting her on vocals. There are around another ten versions from the likes of Gene Chandler, Eddie Floyd, Thee Midniters in 1968, Isaac Hayes, Lyn Collins in the 70s and Michael Henderson in 1981.
Another track of interest from their 1979 debut album is the
ballad "Could It Be Love" with hints of Teddy P.
Their second album from 1980 "Funk Express" has just been remastered
and reissued with four previously unreleased bonus tracks. It also
has a good version of David Oliver's
"Who Are You" and also a version of The Crusaders / Side Effect / Willie
Bobo, Wayne Henderson written,
"Keep That Same Old Feeling".
One of the bonus tracks is a killer, bluesy, deep soul tune. It was
written by Johnny 'Guitar' Watson who recorded it on his 1976 "Ain't That A
Bitch" album (included below).
| Rating: | 9 |
| Genre/Style: | Deep Soul |
| Format: | Album |
| Media: | Digital |
| Label: | Raw Venture Records & Tapes, Inc. |
| Cat No: | None |
| Year: | 04/06/2021 |
| Key/BPM: | 3B/59 |
| Value: | £7.99 |
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