Paul Rodgers & Friends: The Royal Sessions (Deluxe Edition) on 1 CD and 1 DVD
The Royal Sessions (Deluxe Edition)
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- Label:
- 429
- Year of recording ca.:
- 2013
- UPC/EAN:
- 0795041797322
- Release date:
- 4.2.2014
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Rock-Legende Paul Rodgers mit einer wundervollen Kollektion – „The Royal Sessions“
Paul Rodgers, seines Zeichens Sänger, Songwriter und Multi-Instrumentalist bei Bad Company, veröffentlicht mit „The Royal Sessions” eine liebevoll zusammengestellte Kollektion aus klassischen R&B- und Soul-Songs. Die Songs wurden neu interpretiert und aufgenommen in den historischen Royal Studios in Memphis, Heimat von Willie Mitchell und Hi Records, in Zusammenarbeit mit vielen der Musiker, die sich schon für die Original-Versionen der Songs verantwortlich zeichneten.
„The Royal Sessions“ schließt den Kreis in Paul Rodgers persönlicher Biografie. Paul Rodgers zollt auf diesem neuen Werk all den musikalischen Helden und Songs seiner Kindheit Tribut. Als Junge sammelte er alle Singles, die auf den Labels Stax / Volt, Goldwax und Hi Records veröffentlicht wurden – von Otis Redding über Albert King bis hin zu Ann Peebles, allesamt Künstler, die ihn maßgeblich darin beeinflussten, selbst Musiker zu werden.
Paul Rodgers wurde bekannt als ein Teil der Formationen „Free“ und „Bad Company“. Mit „The Royal Sessions“ ehrt der inzwischen 65-jährige Paul Rodgers die ikonische und kultige Soulmusik aus Memphis, Tennessee.
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Paul Rodgers, longtime singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Bad Company, is gearing up for the release of “The Royal Sessions”- a lovingly crafted collection of classic R&B and soul songs re-imagined by the iconic rock singer 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, Rodgers has come full circle with “The Royal Sessions” as he pays homage to the legendary hits he collected on 45s 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. Produced by Perry Margouleff, “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 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. The classic rhythm section includes Reverend Charles Hodges (Hammond B3), Michael Tolls (guitar), LeRoy Hodges Jr. (bass), “Hubby” Archie Turner (Wurlitzer), Steve Potts and James Robertson Sr. (drums), The Royal Horns and the Royal Singers.
“The Royal Sessions” is a remarkable project that came together as Rodgers was working on a solo record and producer Margouleff had just discovered that Royal Studios was still up and running under the auspices of Willie “Pops” Mitchell’s son Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell. The opportunity to record in such a hallowed place with musicians he considered personal heroes was a dream come true. The Memphis players forged an immediate bond when presented with his formidable talent and sincere love of the songs. Deeply felt, powerfully sung and expertly played, it features a cross-section of material hand-picked by Rodgers, songs of great historical significance and personal meaning.
Says Rodgers: “I really felt I had to get deeper inside myself than I ever had in my life. The end result is that recording these songs left me recharged as a singer and also as a songwriter. My favorite part was the love we could feel in the room throughout all the sessions. We all spoke the same language.”
Says Margouleff: “I wanted to make the most of this incredible opportunity so I recorded Paul and the band live in the studio. We captured the pure energy of their performance. Recording in an all analogue format the sonic quality is unparalleled and the listener can experience the music on a deeper level.”
All of the proceeds from “The Royal Sessions” will be donated to local Memphis music education programs.
(paulrodgers. com)
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"Da gibt es etwa zum Auftakt den Sam & Dave-Klassiker ”I Thank You” und
neben gleich mehreren Songs aus dem Repertoire von Otis Redding auch zwei Titel, die Blueslegende Albert King während seiner Zeit bei Stax aufnahm. Dass der mittlerweile 64-jährige Ex-Free-Frontmann für diese Art von Musik die passende Stimme hat, steht dabei ebenso außer Frage wie die Klasse der ihn begleitenden Veteranen aus der lokalen Studio-Szene." (Good Times, Februar / März 2014)
,,Rodgers, der ja irgendwie immer schon der beste Sänger des alten Englands war, singt natürlich ebenso stilecht wie vortrefflich." (Rolling Stone, März 2014)
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Tracklisting
Disk 1 von 2 (CD)
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1 I thank you
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2 Down don't bother me
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3 I can't stand the rain
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4 I've been loving you too long (to stop now)
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5 That's how strong my love is
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6 Walk on by
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7 Any ole way
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8 It's growing
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9 Born under a bad sign
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10 I've got dreams to remember
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11 BONUS TRACKS::Shake
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12 Walk in my shadow
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13 Wonderful world
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1 From Middlesbrough to Memphis: Inside The Royal Sessions
