William Bell

Features2 weeks ago

‘Phases Of Reality’: William Bell Rings Some Home Truths

Presenting a view of life and love that still resonates, ‘Phases Of Reality’ – and William Bell – should be better remembered.

Features4 weeks ago

Stax Legends 4: Soulful Thunder And Lightning From Eddie Floyd

Our audio interview series highlights the man who co-wrote and recorded the original of 'Knock On Wood' and so much more, Eddie Floyd.

Features6 months ago

‘(Do The) Push and Pull’: Stax Soul Man Rufus Thomas Pushes To No. 1

In February 1971, '(Do The) Push & Pull' went No.1 R&B when Thomas had been recording for 20 years, and was already 53 years old.

Features7 months ago

‘I Forgot To Be Your Lover’: William Bell Rings Up A Stax Hit

On December 21, 1968, Bell entered the R&B listings with the track that would become his first top ten hit on that chart, ‘I Forgot To Be Your Lover.’

Features7 months ago

‘Superstar’: Leon Russell Remembers His Much-Covered Classic

A look at one of his most-recorded numbers, with the help of the late, great Leon himself.

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Features7 months ago

‘The Soul Of A Bell’: William Bell’s Resounding Stax Debut Album

Combining previous single releases with covers of contemporary hits, William Bell’s ‘The Soul Of A Bell’ album remains his definitive artistic statement.

Features9 months ago

Stax ’68: Easing A Nation’s Sorrows, One Song At A Time

As political unrest swept the world in 1968, Stax Records faced a tumultuous year saved only by the legendary label’s own soul power.

Features10 months ago

The Wattstax Concert: More Than Soul’s Woodstock

The Wattstax concert was a snapshot of the Black-is-Beautiful movement; an early 70s salve for the wounds caused by the 60s.

News11 months ago

Re-Live The BBC’s Soulful Salute To Stax Records

‘Stax Records – 50 Years of Soul’ features performances from Steve Cropper, William Bell, Booker T. Jones, and more.

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News1 year ago

Star-Studded BB King Tribute Streams Tonight On The Relix Channel

"The Thrill Is Gone: A Tribute To BB King" features performances from Warren Haynes, Steven Van Zandt, Derek Trucks and many more.

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News4 years ago

Stax Figurehead Isaac Hayes Celebrated With ‘The Spirit Of Memphis’ Set

The influential career of Isaac Hayes will be anthologised by Craft Recordings with the 22 September 2017 release of The Spirit of Memphis (1962-1976).