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All Music Guide - Matthew Robinson
After over 30 years of legal wrangling, the inspirational genius of Jimmy Scott has been re-released by master producer Joel Dorn on an album that is as beautiful and strong today as it was when it was recorded for Ray Charles' Tangerine Records. The lyrical links of "Unchained Melody" are absolutely righteous and the strains of "Exodus" could lead a listener to cry the Red Sea or to part it. While "Motherless Child" aches with orphaned loneliness, "Our Day Will Come" is confidentially encouraging. For over 40 years, Scott's frankly feminine registers, delayed deliveries, easy shapings, and full-soul bellows have been a source of inspiration and style for everyone from...
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All Music Guide - Matthew Robinson
After over 30 years of legal wrangling, the inspirational genius of Jimmy Scott has been re-released by master producer Joel Dorn on an album that is as beautiful and strong today as it was when it was recorded for Ray Charles' Tangerine Records. The lyrical links of "Unchained Melody" are absolutely righteous and the strains of "Exodus" could lead a listener to cry the Red Sea or to part it. While "Motherless Child" aches with orphaned loneliness, "Our Day Will Come" is confidentially encouraging. For over 40 years, Scott's frankly feminine registers, delayed deliveries, easy shapings, and full-soul bellows have been a source of inspiration and style for everyone from Nancy Wilson to k.d. lang, and this collection carries that legendary legacy into the 21st century.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/13/2008
  • Label: Rhino/Wea Uk
  • UPC: 081227352622
  • Catalog Number: 273526
  • Sales rank: 81,494

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Little Jimmy Scott Primary Artist, Vocals
Ron Carter Bass
Bruno Carr Drums
Eric Gale Guitar
Junior Mance Piano
Billy Butler Guitar
Technical Credits
William Arlt Engineer
Adrian Barber Engineer
Joel Dorn Producer
Lewis Hahn Remixing
Arif Mardin Remixing
Alex North Composer
Gene Paul Mastering
Hy Zaret Composer
Loring Eutemey Cover Design
Joel Brodsky Cover Photo
Nancy Dwyer Illustrations
Page Simon Graphic Design
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