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A key figure in the evolution of Chicago rhythm & blues as it evolved in the 1950s and early 60s and morphed into first rock ‘n’ roll and then soul, the late Harold Burrage’s own slender catalogue and meagre hit total is completely dwarfed by the influence he exuded as a singer, songwriter, musician and mentor in his home town.
Recording for the first time in 1950 and the last time in 1965, Burrage’s discography was at all times exemplary. The up-tempo singles he cut for the Cobra label would alone be enough to guarantee him R&B immortality. Add to those the sublime early bluesy soul efforts for Vee Jay, M-Pac! and Paso/Foxy, not to mention exciting early releases for Decca, Aladdin and States, and you have a superb audio portrait of a man who was ahead of the curve at all times and who always had something special on the go in order to guarantee his immense local popularity.
This new Jasmine collection is the first CD on Burrage that brings together material from every label he ever recorded for. It features every known surviving recording from the first 12 years of his career, which sadly only spanned 16 years in total after he suffered a fatal heart attack in 1966 at the home of one of his protégés, future soul superstar Tyrone Davis.
Tracklist
Hi Yo Silver
I Need My Baby
I Ain't Mad At No One
Way Down Boogie
Feel So Fine
You're Gonna Cry
You Eat Too Much
One More Dance
Hot Dog And A Bottle Of Pop
Messed Up
I Don't Care Who Knows
Stop For The Red Light
Satisfed
She Knocks Me Out
A Heart (Filled With Pain)
I Cry For You
Betty Jean
Crying For My Baby
What You Don't Know
You K.O'd Me
Great Day In The Morning
Please Love Me
Pretty Little Liddy
A Fool (For Hiding My Love From You)
Say You Love Me
I Was Wrong
You Ought To Love Me
Master Key
Faith And Understanding