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We present 50 songs that were part of rhythm and blues heritage but which didn’t fully find a mainstream audience until they were remade.
The single was released as “The Big O” got into the stride of his relatively recent deal with MGM Records.
Scott Walker's first five solo albums are some of the greatest by any solo singer in the late 1960s and 1970s.
'Dancing In The Street' is the perfect Motown dance record: it's infectious and features great musicians playing their socks off.
Touring will continue as long as there are new ears to listen to music. The desire for success, money and creative fulfilment will remain, but for many musicians, it is an essential...
The reissue affords a new opportunity to appreciate one of the finest works of the American-born stylist, who died at the age of 76 in March.
A soulful trip to 'Land Of 1,000 Dances,' courtesy of Wilson Pickett and many others.
He wrote the classic that's been covered hundreds of times, and made other fine records of his own.
On 23 July 1966, jazz organ genius Jimmy Smith had a lesser-known UK chart entry on the EP countdown with 'Swinging With The Incredible Jimmy Smith,' featuring 'Hobo Flats.'
Remembering the vocal stylist and songwriter's second solo sojourn.
The spring 1966 extravaganza also starred Lulu and several other artists, all for a top price of 15 shillings.
1969's '3' album gave the great vocal craftsman his third UK top three album in a row.
An influence on everyone from David Bowie to Thom Yorke, the best Scott Walker songs offer an insight into the mind of a true musical original.
The much-acclaimed star influenced everyone from David Bowie to Marc Almond and Jarvis Cocker.
The album is the definitive compilation of the Walker Brothers' work as a group and of lead singer Scott Walker's ensuing solo career.
