Joe Barr with Breezy Rodio [2021] - Soul For The Heart [Self Released] (Full Album)

A new album from Joe Barr "Soul For The Heart" for those who like the raw and rootys/bluesy kinda soul.  His latest album is full of covers of some classic soul tunes in order of appearance: Ray Charles, Tyrone Davis,  Bobby Bland, Johnnie Taylor, Garland Green, Johnnie Taylor, Johnnie Taylor, Bobby Bland, Teddy Pendergrass and The Impressions.

My own choice cuts would be "Ain't Nothing You Can Do", "Jealous Kind Of Fellow" and "My Latest Greatest Inspiration".

Joe Barr was born on the South Side of Chicago and grew up around Jerry Butler and Sam Cooke. He had his first gig at the age of 17 playing for Howling Wolf.

I found a great 67 minute video recorded live at Rosa's Lounge Chicago last November (2020). It includes the following Bobby Bland "Pity The Fool" and Tyrone Davis "Are You Serious", Sam & Dave "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby", Bobby Bland "I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)", Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On", Sam Cooke "A Change Is Gonna Come", Bobby Womack "That's The Way I Feel About Cha", Tyrone Davis "A Woman Needs To Be Loved", Bobby Bland "To Know You Is To Love You" and B.B. King "Don't Answer The Door".

A nod again must go to Paul Regan for unearthing this one.

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Details

Rating:	8.2
Genre/Style:	Southern Soul / Cover Versions
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital/LP
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	22/10/2021
Value:	£7.99 / £12.50