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Paul Rodgers- THE ROYAL SESSIONS: Deluxe Edition- CD & DVD- 2013-
- Pie Records/429 Records- 795041797728- 500 grn
THE ROYAL SESSIONS is a studio album by singer and musician Paul Rodgers. Released on 4th February 2014, it consists of ten covers of blues, rhythm & blues and soul songs recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee with local musicians. Paul Rodgers chose songs for the album that inspired him in his youth. Paul Rodgers announced before the album's release that he would be donating all proceeds from it to the Stax Music Academy, an after-school music programme in Memphis, stating that he wanted to "pay the proceeds to the people who gave us this music". Paul Rodgers, longtime singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has partnered with 429 Records for the release of THE ROYAL SESSIONS - a lovingly crafted collection of classic R&B and soul songs re-imagined and recorded at Memphis’ Royal Studios, historic home of Willie Mitchell and Hi Records, with many of the musicians who played on the original tracks. Truly a lifetime in the making, Paul Rodgers has come full circle with THE ROYAL SESSIONS as he pays homage to the legendary hits released on Stax/Volt, Goldwax and Hi Records - recordings by Otis Redding, Albert King and Ann Peebles which made such an indelible impression on the young Rodgers inspiring him to pursue a career as a singer. THE ROYAL SESSIONS is an extraordinary recording which captures the music in its pure form - live band and vocal takes as performed together at Royal Studios by Paul Rodgers and an all-star roster of legendary musicians. The band is a dream lineup of those who played on the original hits dating back to the 60’s.
COMPILATION INCLUDES:
CD - THE ROYAL SESSIONS Original Album;
DVD - FROM MIDDLESBROUGH TO MEMPHIS: INSIDE THE ROYAL SESSIONS Documentary.
PERSONNEL: Paul Rodgers – vocals; Perry Margouleff, Michael Toles – guitar; LeRoy Hodges Jr. – bass; Beth Luscombe, Michael Barar – viola; Jessie Munson, Susanna Perry-Gilmore, Roy Brewer – violin; Marc Franklin – trumpet; Charles Hodges – Hammond B3; Wesley Hovanec – electric bongos; Mark Wallace, Jonathan Kirkscey – cello; Gary Topper, Lannie McMillan – tenor saxophone; Royal horns – horn; Lester Snell – piano; “Hubby” Archie Turner – Wurlitzer; The Royal Singers – strings; James L. Spake – baritone sax; Steve Potts, James Robertson Sr. – drums.
On his new studio album, The Royal Sessions, rock legend Paul Rodgers pays tribute to the iconic soul music of Memphis, Tennessee. The album finds Paul Rodgers tackling classics from artists like Otis Redding, Albert King and Sam Cooke. Using a roster of veteran session players Paul Rodgers aimed for an authentic live feel, even recording all the basic tracks live onto analog tape. Paul Rodgers paying tribute to his beloved '60s Southern soul. He set up camp in Memphis and surrounded himself with many veteran Memphis soul musicians, cutting a collection of deep soul covers - primarily tunes released or recorded at Stax, sometimes songs that were made at Muscle Shoals - that remain faithful to the spirit and arrangements of the originals. He's in good form, never pushing the songs too hard but retaining his signature raspy swagger. THE ROYAL SESSIONS makes clear just how much Rodgers learned from classic soul - there are phrasings and runs reminiscent of songs he cut with both Free and Bad Company - but the lighter setting shines a different light on these comfortable moves, making them fresher while also illustrating his debt to this style. Most of all, THE ROYAL SESSIONS is enjoyable: it sounds like Paul Rodgers is having a good time. The Deluxe Edition includes DVD features a making of documentary and three bonus tracks.
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Double Transparent Tray Includes 12-Page Booklet.
On Discs: Made In The E.U.; On Back Cover: Made In The U.S.A.
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