Category Archives: Soul

“Back at the Chicken Shack” – Jimmy Smith (1963)

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Richard Barry

Jimmy Smith (1925-2005) helped to popularize the Hammond B-3 electric organ and had significant success with a series of instrumental jazz albums. He was also responsible for forging a connection between ’60s soul and jazz. Mark Deming at AllMusic: Jimmy … Continue reading →

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“Have You Seen Her” – The Chi-lites (1971)

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Richard Barry

Reading through Charlie Gillette’s The Sound of the City: The Classic History of Rock, I came across a reference to this Chi-lites’ hit. Beside being one of the best soul tunes of all time, it’s well known in part because … Continue reading →

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“I Don’t Want to Go Home” – Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (1976)

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Richard Barry

On February 10, 1977, the group Boston hit the stage at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum as the headline act having quickly risen to rock stardom on the strength of their eponymous debut album, and I was there. I was 18 … Continue reading →

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