George Jackson
In Memphis 1972-77
Written by John Herbert Harris Jr., Eugene Frank Williams
2:56
2 Things Are Getting Better
Written by George Jackson
3:43
3 Talking About The Love I Have For You
Written by George Jackson
3:28
4 Let's Live For Ourselves
Written by George Jackson
3:35
5 If You Never See Me
Written by George Jackson
3:43
6 How Can I Get Next To You
Written by George Jackson
3:34
7 All In My Mind
Written by George Jackson
2:58
8 Walking The City Streets
Written by George Jackson
4:13
9 Dear Abby
Written by George Jackson
4:52
10 A Woman Wants To Be Loved
Written by George Jackson
4:04
11 I Don't Need You No More
Written by George Jackson
3:45
12 Let Them Know You Care
Written by George Jackson
3:09
13 (If I Could Get On That) Soul Train
Written by George Jackson, Raymond Moore
3:00
14 You Can't Run Away From Love
Written by George Jackson
3:20
15 Take Your Love And Go
Written by George Jackson
2:58
16 Smoking And Drinking
Written by George Jackson
3:06
17 Willie Lump Lump
Written by George Jackson
4:15
18 She Can't Replace The Love I Have For You
Written by George Jackson
3:10
19 Macking On You
Written by George Jackson
3:17
20 Patricia
Written by George Jackson
2:25
21 We've Only Just Begun
Written by George Jackson
3:16
Label: Kent Soul – CDKEND 329
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 2009
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Southern Soul
The album George Jackson – In Memphis 1972-77 is a critically acclaimed compilation of Southern Soul that highlights the artist's prowess as both a talented singer and one of the genre's greatest songwriters. Critics praise the record for its high quality, soulful sincerity, and blend of released singles and previously unissued gems from the Sounds of Memphis vaults.
Reviewers consistently note the plaintive, yearning, and gospel-hued quality in George Jackson's smooth tenor voice, which adds significant emotional depth to his songs. The album is considered a "fabulous tribute" to his talent, showcasing classic Southern Soul with arrangements that could only have come out of Memphis.
It successfully mixes soulful ballads with more uptempo, funky tracks, demonstrating Jackson's versatility. The songwriting is universally lauded, with virtually every song described as "brilliant". While Jackson never achieved superstar status as a performer, this compilation effectively makes the case that he should have, gathering recordings that were largely overlooked at the time of their initial release on labels like MGM and Chess.
The album features four previously unissued tracks from the Sounds of Memphis vaults that are considered equal to his officially released work. It serves as a vital document for fans of 70s soul, highlighting a legendary songwriter who wrote hits for artists like Candi Staton and Bob Seger ("Old Time Rock & Roll"). It received positive recognition for preserving these, at times, difficult-to-find recordings.
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