Sometimes you have albums for which the rating 'absolutely recommended' or 'must have' is still too weak. Well Bobby 'Blue' Bland's 'His California Album' is one of those for which superlatives fall short. Bobby 'Blue' Bland already made several gems for the Duke label in the fifties and sixties. When Duke was sold in the seventies, Bobby found shelter at the ABC Dunhill label, where he could reach a wider white audience with his albums. 'Dreamer' and 'His California Album' are without a doubt beautifully polished diamonds. The German Bear Family Records re-released 'Dreamer' a few years ago and now it is the turn of 'His California Album'. Both albums were recorded in 1973/1974 with Steve Barri as producer and with Larry Carlton, Mel Brown and Dean Parks as guitarists. What immediately stands out is Bland's enormously versatile voice. A voice that gives shape to Northern soul, blues and gospel with class. When Bobby gets into a song, you immediately believe his story. That is immediately evident in the soulful opener ‘This Time I’m Gone For Good’. Bobby sounds both smooth and heartbreaking vocally when the song asks for it.
To mention the highlights on this album is simply impossible. This album contains 10 highly polished gems of songs about love, heartbreak and hope.
If you plan to buy only one soul album this year! Let it be the reissue of ‘His California Album’ by Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, now on 180g vinyl. That the album still sounds fresh, contemporary and lived-in after 5 decades, says enough. You will enjoy it for many years to come. You can be sure of that!

Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend, with a career spanning more than fifty years. Produced by Jim Gaines, who unfortunately passed away last year, in his Bessie Blue studio in Stantonville, Tennessee, this was Gaines last album that he produced. Whether he's playing in a small club or a big festival, Johnny always brings the same energy to his performances. and that's exactly the same on this new release...So, make them dance!

FreeWorld has long been a familiar face on and around Beale Street in Memphis. For almost four decades, they have been on stage and accompanied countless artists who visit the musical capital. The release ‘More Love’ is a true tribute to founding band member, jazz and blues saxophonist Dr. Herman Green, who performed with iconic names and historical associations from Rufus Thomas to B.B. King, Lionel Hampton and John Coltrane. Green had been a local fixture in jazz/improvisation groups for years, he passed away in 2020 at the age of ninety. The sound of FreeWorld goes from soul to funk, jazz, blues, reggae and gospel tunes. It is therefore an evolving formation, a multicultural groove of soulmates. “More Love” is FreeWorld's eighth album, it is a creative highlight in musical breadth and originality.

​A young blood with an old soul, Marcus Trummer marries modern sensibilities with tradition in his distinctive style that encompasses blues, soul, and rock. Dubbed "a precocious guitarist whose vocals possess a wise-beyond-his-years weariness" by the Calgary Herald, the Calgary-born artist is already earning recognition. In 2022, Trummer snagged a nomination for New Artist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards in Toronto. The following year, he traveled to Colorado to perform as a finalist in the 2023 Telluride Blues Challenge, which he would go on to win. Marcus Trummer's debut album, 'From The Start', draws inspiration from the timeless sounds of the 60s and 70s. With his warm and emotive vocals, Trummer pays respect to classic soul singers like Bill Withers and Al Green. Equally featured on the album is Trummer's expressive guitar work, in which he channels the impassioned approach of players like B.B. King and Jimi Hendrix. Packed with raw emotion and honesty, Trummer's songwriting is not to be overlooked. His thoughtful lyrics examine universal subjects of love and coming of age, unpacking experiences that resonate with all listeners. 

‘Revival’ is the sixth full-length album from Kat Riggins, a Miami native whose gritty vocals and powerful singing style are peppered with generous hints of R&B, soul, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll – but deeply rooted in the blues.

Vocalist Leon Beal and The Luca Giordano Band have the release 'Live At Porretta Soul Festival', recorded in 2019, in the stores. In addition to Luca on guitar, the tight rhythm section consisted of bassist Walter Cerasani, Abramo Riti (Hammond, piano), Lorenzo Poliandri (drums) and the horn section with special guest Sax Gordon and Martino Boni Beadle on tenor saxophone and trumpet player Alessandro Di Bonaventura.
'Are you ready' throws the master of ceremony to an elated crowd. Beal immediately sets the Porretta Soul Festival ablaze. With his colossal and immense voice timbre, Deadric Malone's "Don't Cry No More" is the first step of what was to be a wonderful show. Luca sparkles with exciting guitar riffs and Leon is honored to be able to perform in Porretta. We get also a lump in our throat at that expressively masterful version of 'A Change Is Gonna Come' (Sam Cooke). The closing and original 'Still Here' is Beal's testimony and is about his fifteen-year drug addiction. With a preacher's or griot's charisma, Leon keeps everyone on their toes.     This live registration is really goosebumps from start to finish…!

Johnny Burnette's brother Dorsey was a versatile artist. In Johnny's rock-'n-roll trio, Dorsey was the man of the scorching 'slapping bass'. He also scored as a solo artist, but together with Johnny he certainly made it as a songwriter for Ricky Nelson, among others. Dorsey was also a well-known producer. In that role he was responsible for Stevie Wonder, then still Little Stevie Wonder's session for Tamla.
At the age of 6, Dorsey got his first guitar, on which he practiced like a maniac. Dorsey was quite temperamental, which caused him to get involved in fights several times. As a youngster he dreamed of a career as a boxer. Together with Johnny he visited the local boxing clubs, although it soon became apparent that this would not be his career.
There are many great releases about Dorsey's successful early years in the Bear Family catalogue. A catalogue that was not yet complete, however, because the wonderful recordings that Dorsey made between 1962 and 1965 were missing. That shortcoming is now being remedied by this double CD, with recordings he made for Sinatra's Reprise label and on Motown's not-so-long-existing sublabel Mel-o-dy. These are supplemented with singles that Dorsey recorded in the same period for Lama and Imperial. All this fills the first CD. The second disc is even more impressive. Here, Dorsey Burnette's musical legacy is thoroughly explored. It contains 20 previously unheard impressive original recordings, including songs that Dorsey wrote together with Joe Osborn, bassist with the Wrecking Crew.
Both CDs give a good picture of Dorsey's passion for rock-'n-roll, country, soul and pop.
This double album immediately impresses with 'Back To Nature', which shows that Dorsey effortlessly combines rock-'n-roll, country and pop in one song, and he does so even more often. The high level that this song reaches is effortlessly maintained throughout both CDs, making it difficult to pick out highlights, because each song is a highlight in itself. Not only are these all enormously strong compositions. They are also performed by an artist with a beautiful, impressive voice, who also has a great deal of empathy. Moreover, both CDs are bathed in a sublime sound. Pure class!
The 45 tracks in total captivate from start to finish and show a wealth of impressive recordings that Dorsey made between 1962 and 1965. ‘The Complete Reprise and Motown Recordings plus … (1962-1965)’ is without a doubt the link that was missing in Dorsey’s musical legacy until now.
In the illustrated, extensive and well-founded booklet you will find a detailed biography by Bill Dahl, as well as a discography by Nico Feuerbach.
But………be quick because this edition is limited. It was only released in 1000 numbered copies worldwide. Fans know what to do. An indispensable release that will complete your Dorsey Burnette recordings without a doubt. A more than absolute recommendation!

The release ‘The Road Ahead’ is the debut album of the band, a spectacle colored with ten tracks. Soul vocalist Remko Spaaij finds his soulmates in guitarist Max de Kok, Branco Spadon on keys, Dimitri Gelens with the bass lines, drummer Steve Cuiper and the horn section with saxophonist Jeroen van Genuchten and Pedro Jerónimo on trumpet. The opener ‘Here We Go Again’ and the closer ‘Love’ are driven by that classic Northern soul tempo. Everything in between is heavenly and beautiful soul. Sixties soul in 2024...

Toronto-based powerhouse Bywater Call delivers a compelling blend of Southern rock, blues, and soul in their new album Shepherd, set to be released on August 9th. The seven-piece band, featuring Meghan Parnell’s commanding vocals, Dave Barnes’ dynamic guitar work, and a robust brass section, offers a rich musical experience that spans ten tracks.

Kid is widely known in the blues world as a guitarist and producer -he and his catalog have been nominated for the Blues Music Awards dozens of times. Lisa is GREASELAND’ s not-so-secret weapon. Her voice can be heard on hundreds of recordings, -a versatile, but signature sound of the studio. They own the gear, but the inner source of the magic they bottle there is love. The love of the music, the artists, the huge community of musicians that are drawn to them, as they love each other. To watch them work together is witnessing telepathy. It’s Lisa & Kid Andersen’s time to shine !

Little Village is thrilled to announce the brand new recording from the blue eyed soul & blues singer supreme, BILLY PRICE!  This Blues Music Award winning veteran singer/songwriter/bandleader and all around great guy has released 20 albums over his illustrious career, and as you’ll hear, you’ll agree with us that this is his best yet! Take a look at this all-star band that brought these 13 amazing original Billy Price songs to life, all, produced by our friend, Grammy (and BMA) award producer/drummer Tony Braunagel

With a lifetime of musical experiences, Salgado maintains a fresh approach to his music. Fine By Me (Little Village, release date June 30, 2024) is the latest evidence of Salgado wielding his impressive songwriting and vocal skills to a wide variety of styles. His music has dashes of blues, gospel, R&B, jazz, funk, rock ’n’ roll and soul at any given moment.

The release ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ is nominated for ‘Album Of The Year’ – R&B/Soul/Blues from the Josie Awards. This is one of the coolest soul/blues albums of 2024... Check it out!, you won't come home disappointed!

Beaux Gris Gris And The Apocalypse is a Californian band fronted by Greta Valenti, aka Beaux Gris Gris on lead vocals and percussion. The second supporter of the group is guitarist Robin Davey, known from The Hoax. For the other members, the duo draws from a collective of musicians, so the composition of the band is not always the same. For the recording of this album, the pair called on Stephen Mildwater and Chris Cunningham both on bass, Sam Robertson on keys and Tom Rasulo on drums and percussion. Guest musicians were hired for the horn section. The band's repertoire is difficult to pigeonhole. New Orleans is certainly a source of inspiration, just like blues, soul, folk and rock. With 'Hot Nostalgia Radio' the group is already on their third album. It contains 14 tracks, all by Greta and Robin. Energetic and heavy rocking, Beaux Gris Gris and The Apocalypse start with 'Oh Yeah!', where Greta's vocals immediately grab you by the scruff of the neck and Robin provides sublime guitar work. The tone is immediately set for the rest of the album. The band continues blues rocking with dedication with 'Wild Woman' and 'Satisfy Your Queen'. In 'Middle Of The Night' the horns provide a funky touch and on 'Sad When I'm Dancing' it is a bit quieter, while for a sublime blues ballad you can go to 'All I Could Do Was Cry'. Song that highlights Greta's enormous empathy in a song. She also shows this in the soulful 'The Runaway', 'Don't Let Go' and 'Penny Paid Rockstar'. A touch of folk characterizes 'Harder To Breathe'. The album closes with the zydeco-radiating 'Mama Cray'.
'Hot Nostalgia Radio' convincingly showcases the versatility of Beaux Gris Gris and The Apocalypse, both in the heavier and quieter work. One to keep an eye on!

Things are going well with the 'Black Pearls' series, of which the eighth volume entitled 'Down In The Basement' has already been released. Compiler Ronni Boysen once again collected 28 tracks that cover all corners of American roots music. Bunker Hill can start off with 'You Can't Make Me Doubt My Baby'. Bunker started his musical career with the gospel group The Mighty Clouds Of Joy and you can hear it in his powerful voice. Here he plays an energetic rhythm & blues with minimal accompaniment. With The Contours and 'Whole Lotta Woman', a composition by Motown boss Benny Gordy, we get a great combination of rhythm & blues and doo-wop. Rhythm & blues is previously linked to soul by Cookie Jackson. Together with The Zeke Strong Band she performs a beautiful 'Do You Still Love Me'. Rhythm & blues and soul are also included in 'Your Letter' by Willie Wright & His Sparklers. Even more soul contains 'I Won't Be Your Fool' by Little Joe Hinton. Someone who has had several songs covered is Arthur Alexander. Here you can hear his debut 'The Girl That Radiates That Charm' and he is labeled as June (for Junior) Alexander. Johnny Torrence was the founder of the vocal group The Jewels. He also receives backing vocals support on 'Your Lover Man'. Raw and lived-in rhythm & blues is Gino Parks' trademark. Listen and convince yourself during 'Same Thing'. The Metallics also show more beautiful harmony vocals in 'Get Lost' and The Originals in 'Little Lonely Girl'. This certainly also applies to the well-known The “5” Royales in 'They Don't Know' and to The Clovers in 'One More Time'. The title track of this album comes from King Coleman and pay particular attention to the beautiful backing vocals that give the song a very special twist. Who will blow your socks off with steamy rhythm & blues is Helen Troy with 'I Think I Love You'. Also pay attention to the impressive horn section. 'I'm Going Home' by Prince Conley sounds very special, with the horns providing a somewhat ska atmosphere. A rare recording is 'Playboy' by Billy Ray. He recorded it in 1961 for the Kent label. Fortunately it is on this compilation because it is a more than fantastic song. Little is also known about the vocal women's group The Vonns. The fact is that with 'So Many Days', their only recording by the way, they had a hell of a danceable song. For blues fans, the name of singer and harmonica player George Harmonica Smith will certainly ring a bell. Smith also worked with Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton. Here he can be heard under the name George Allen with 'Come On Home', a beautiful rhythm & blues song, where he solos cleverly on the blues harp. Another blues great is bassist and composer Willie Dixon. Here he backs with his band Billy Emerson in 'I'll Get You', a composition by beauty gentlemen, in which Dixon's influence is clearly audible. Closing is reserved for Jimmy Lewis, who delivers an excellent Northern Soul song here with 'Feelin in Mah Bones'. Lewis' songs were covered by Bobby Bland, Little Richard, Solomon Burke and Bobby Womack, among others.
Just like the previous volumes in this series, volume 8 is another hit. Still 2 volumes to go, of which volume 9 'Let's Have Some Fun' will be released next month. Looking forward to it!

The Cinelli Brothers are an award-winning four-piece band from London, consisting of Italians Marco and Alessandro Cinelli, London-born Tom Julian Jones and Stephen Giry who hails from France. They are a true melting pot of musicality, showmanship and charisma. Their sound is an amalgam of soul and blues, with a contemporary twist that honors the songwriting craftsmanship of their greatest influences. The band has released four albums, including their latest studio album 'Almost Exactly', recorded in Woodstock, NY. The Cinelli Brothers celebrated all this with an album release show at a sold-out The Cutting Room in New York City. Is it soul or lived-in blues, it doesn't really matter to them. Highly recommended! 

Gospel and soul legend Mavis Staples makes her Alligator debut with an inspired mixture of spiritual fervor, funky soul rhythms and rootsy acoustic instrumentation.
This 20th Anniversary vinyl LP version of one of the label’s most honored and beloved records: Have A Little Faith by our friend, the iconic soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples. We’ve created it for Record Store Day on April 20, to help celebrate the independent record stores that have been the staunch supporters of American roots music for so many years, as well as to celebrate the year of Mavis’ 85th birthday. As Mavis remembers in her liner notes for this Anniversary edition, “Have A Little Faith was the beginning of my solo career.” Upon the passing of Mavis' father -- family patriarch and Staple Singers leader Roebuck “Pops” Staples -- Mavis' future felt uncertain. She was unsure how to continue as a solo artist. She self-financed and recorded her own album, working with Chicago co-producer and songwriter Jim Tullio. (Jim and Mavis connected when he brought her a new song called In Times Like These, written after 9/11, and asked her to record it. That was the beginning of Have A Little Faith.) After being turned down by major labels, Jim and Mavis brought the album to Alligator. We immediately heard the magic of her soul-deep commitment in these tracks. Mavis’ performances were thrilling, and the choice of songs and Jim’s crystalline mixes were perfect. Twenty years later, the whole album is still inspirational. “Every song on Have A Little Faith is straight from my heart,” Mavis says. It's a stirring collection of timeless, uplifting songs, deeply rooted in Mavis’ faith and spirituality.

His highly anticipated new album, Dream Job, was recorded in the revered music mecca of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where many of the greats have recorded over the years, like Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Wilson Pickett, Joe Cocker and many more. The band on the album showcases some legendary players, including Kelvin Holly (Little Richard, Bobby “Blue” Bland), Clayton Ivey (The Staple Sisters, Thelma Houston), Justin Holder (Keb Mo’, Delbert McClinton) and Shonna Tucker (Booker T. Jones, Drive-By-Truckers). The album is produced the Dick Cooper of The Cooper Brothers and features special guest appearances by Grammy Award winner, Colin Linden and Juno Award winning singer, Kellylee Evans. ‘Dream Job’ might be the boldest statement to date of Jeff’s vocal talent and songwriting gifts. Stay tuned. The story is just getting started.  

With 'Deadlines' Joakim Tinderholt is on his third album. He explores all corners of the roots genres, from rhythm & blues to rock 'n' roll and soul. 'Deadlines' contains 10 songs, 5 of which are original songs and the rest are carefully selected covers. In addition to his regular band, Joakim called on a number of guest musicians. For example, 'Sax' Gordon Beadle can be heard on tenor sax, Frederik Mustad is on the Hammond B3 organ, Daniel Eriksen takes care of the slide guitar and Christoffer 'Kid' Andersen, together with his wife Lisa Leuschner, provides backing vocals. Kid Andersen also plays keyboards and Lisa provides percussion.
Rocking and rolling, the climax kicks off with the title track. That genre later also formed the basis for the original 'Too Late'. 'Don't Look Now' is a compelling rhythm & blues, after which 'I Ain't Rich' leans more towards the contemporary blues genre and gives a little nod to Robert Cray. With 'Love Is Amazing', a song by Robert Ward, Tinderholt resolutely plays the soul card. Soul can also be found in 'Can I Change My Mind', 'How I Got To Memphis' and closing track 'Love Is A Four Letter Word'.
Eddie Clearwater's 'Hillbilly Blues' remains a beautiful example of rocking rhythm & blues in Tinderholt's version, which, Juust like the original, is somewhat reminiscent of Chuck Berry.
With 'Deadlines' Joakim Tinderholt proves that he is on edge. Whether it's rocking rhythm & blues, rock 'n' roll or deep soul, the genres fit him like a glove.
'Deadlines' is already one of the first high-flyers of the new year.

Reared on diet of Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Ska, The Tibbs bring a unique blend of garage soul that could be traced back to the Detroit and Philly sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. A retro style infused with a distinctive Tibbs formula.

Charles Kemmons Wilson (05.01.13 – 12.02.03) opened his first Holiday Inn hotel in 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee. Hotel that would later develop into a chain. Charles' bad experiences with hotels made him decide to do this. He believed that guests deserved the best accommodations and were not confronted with hidden costs at checkout. Radio was one of the many treats Holiday Inn guests could enjoy. In his chain, which once included more than 1,000 hotels, the radio was prominent in every room. Wilson promoted the music of his 'The Holiday Inn' label through his own radio shows in all his hotels. The idea was also to sell the records of the artists belonging to the label in the hotels, especially when they performed there. The Holiday Inn 100 series (101 to 115) were produced from 1961 to 1963 but the only 16 singles released gained little commercial success. The sister label Klondike made recordings of Table Toppers. In 1963 the dream of the Holiday Inn label came to an end. In 1969, under the leadership of Suns songwriter and studio musician Stanley Augustus Kesler, there was a small restart with the 2200 series. The label took a new direction, but the success would not last long. Bankruptcy was filed in 1970.
You get both the A and B sides of all 16 singles on this album. In addition, Table Toppers are present with 1 song and certainly interesting are the two 'Holiday Inn Jingles' that are released here for the first time.
This music was mainly distributed through the hotel chain. It was therefore necessary that the songs should tasted to a large audience. The recordings therefore had to have some commercialism on board. You can experience that the Holiday Inn label succeeded in this on this compilation. But this alone will not achieve the desired success. The label did not have to rely too much on the radio stations. After all, the stations were somewhat suspicious of the singles. When they were played, the hotel chain also received free promotion. The label also made a mistake that advertisements for the hotel chain were often included in the promotional material.
So much for the history, but let's take a closer look at the releases from the Holiday Inn label. What is immediately noticeable is that a lot of attention was paid to both the songs and the arrangements and performances. After the opening with the Holiday Inn Jingle, The Roller Coasters start with the two parts of 'Rim Shot', a more than formidable instrumental song. Later, The Roller Coasters return four more times with some wonderful instrumentals, including 'Slap-Back', the title of this album. Tookie Collom, backed by The Roller Coasters, shows that the label had a broad audience in mind in the soulful and partly poppy 'You Torture Me' and 'I Could Love You', which also contain some New Orleans influences. Tookie is featured later, but uptempo in 'You've Gotta Run Me Down'. Other beautiful slow work comes with Rusty Curry in 'Tag Along' and 'Our Love Can Wait'. Holiday Inn also managed to provide its artists with great songs. Just listen to the emotional tearjerker 'Where Could I Go' by Jimmy Foster. Chet Atkins took care of the arrangements and in all likelihood he was also the guitarist. The choir you hear was formed by The Jordanaires. Frank Starr provides a rockabilly feeling a little later with 'Knees Shakin'' and 'Evil Eye'. In the later 'Lost In A Dream', Starr slows down a bit and creates a wonderful slow. It continues rocking and rolling with Kenny Lund with the excellent 'Rip It Up Potato Chip' and 'Greenbacks'. More of that to come with Buck Griffin in “Pretty Lou.” Remarkable is certainly 'Rhythm Marie' by Stony Martin. Song that was clearly based on the blues. Classy Charlie Feathers is present with the 1963 single 'Deep Elm Blues / Nobody's Darling'. It is actually unbelievable that the 16 singles that the Holiday Inn label released did not achieve more success. Just listen to 'Big Black Engine / I'll Forever Be Loving You'. I am convinced that if the promotion of all 16 singles had gone more smoothly, there would be some 'all time classics' among them. Don't worry though, because thanks to Rockstar Records these gems won't be lost and you can get them effortlessly.
'The Holiday Inn Label 100 Series Anthology, 'Slap-Back' is also a unique time document.
The album is available on CD and on 12 inch LP. The 12-inch LP contains 18 tracks selected from the CD, but when you purchase it you will receive the CD with all 35 songs as a bonus.

Patti Parks is a soulfully uplifting singer, handling ballads, driving blues, swing and Motown with ease and style. The new album features soul blues legend Johnny Rawls, who teams with Patti on two duets – the aching ballad “I’m In Love With You Baby,” written by Rawls and Patti’s husband Guy Nirelli, and Johnny’s midtempo southern swing with a Shag Dance feel, “How Much Longer”. Patti’s title track, “Sing Around The World,” is all about connecting through music to find joy and heal the pain. Patti’s stunning, sensual and warm voice soars over tracks where blues, Memphis soul, gospel, and  Carolina swag simmer together to deliver an explosive recording. Highly recommended! 

The debut album of soul singer Maiiah is also the third full-length by Hamburg collective Angels of Libra, following on from the success of their collaboration with Irish singer Nathan Johnston. Maiiah is a singer with roots in the Balkans but growing up in Düsseldorf, the city of the legendary Unique Club and the label of the same name. Soul left its mark on her early on, and when she met Hamburg producer, musician and composer Dennis Rux (Hamburg Spinners/Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Studios) during the pandemic, the two realized they shared a similar musical vision. The ingredients of Maiiah and the Angels of Libra's recipe are authentic lyrics, to the point arrangements, tight horns, rousing background vocals and the spirit of the golden age of soul music, as it was shaped by labels like Motown and Stax. 

It’s been a journey so far and we are more than proud to keep on with our Originals series to bring you the best in contemporary Funk, Soul, and positive vibes, and be a spotlight for your listening pleasure. You will find artists you might never heard of before as well as renowned names of the international scene. Enjoy over 50 minutes of funky breaks, heavy organ sounds, sweet soul ballads, and dreamy grooves on one record. 

Little Village Foundation is very excited about the stunning and revelatory brand new Marcel Smith soul and blues release, "From My Soul" from the good folks at Little Village!! This is a real classic SOUL album, done the right way- old school feeling, natural organic instrumentation, some modern flourishes, and fronted by a soul singer supreme who comes straight from the gospel church! Some killer originals from Marcel and Anthony Paule (be sure to check out "I'm Comin Home To You" and "Nothing Left To Burn") and some choice covers, including 2 duets with Marcel's bud, soul & blues singer star, Johnny Rawls - their versions of O.V. Wright's " There Goes My Used To Be" and Tyrone Davis' "Turn Back the Hands of Time" are so freakin' good!! Producer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Kid Andersen and Greaseland Studios and pianist/organist Jim Pugh and Little Village have done it again! Special guests include harp ace Rick Estrin and backing vocals from Lisa Leuschner Andersen and the famed The Sons of the Soul Revivers of San Francisco, CA . Be sure to check out Marcel's show-stopping live bonus cut with special guest legendary bassist Jerry Jemmott, an amazing heart wrenching version of The Bee Gees via Al Green classic, "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" a heavy tribute/dedication from Marcel, dealing with the loss of his recently departed mother. Highly recommended…!