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Contents: A collection of 30 classic albums (+ 3 compilations) from Malaco Records, a prestigious label that inherited the traditions of Stax Records and Hi Records and was loved by soul fans worldwide as the savior of Southern Soul in the 80s, is available for just 1,000 yen! This highly recommended selection includes masterpieces of 80s Southern Soul, such as Z.Z. Hill and Bobby Bland (featured extensively in BLUES & SOUL RECORDS magazine), lady soul classics like Dorothy Moore (considered the next Aretha Franklin), and free soul masterpieces! Includes bonus tracks by McKinley Mitchell, featured in the US Black Disc Guide. This album was released by McKinley Mitchell, a veteran singer who was a predecessor to Otis Clay and an idol and role model for subsequent Chicago soul singers, after he returned to his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, and signed with Malaco. This album, the second of only two he ever released, features a collection of masterpieces showcasing his soulful shouts reminiscent of Sam Cooke, Brook Benton, and Bobby Blunt, including the hit single "The End of the Rainbow," a re-recording of the Chicago Wonderful Records hit "The Town I Live In," and the bluesy "Run to Love." This is a masterpiece by a singer beloved by soul enthusiasts, and has even seen its own compilation releases in Japan and the UK. [1978 release] Media reviews and more: A senior figure to Otis Clay, McKinley Mitchell, a legendary singer who became an idol and role model for subsequent Chicago soul singers, returned to his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, and signed with Malaco Records to release this album. This album, the second of only two he ever released, features a collection of masterpieces showcasing soulful shouts reminiscent of Sam Cooke, Brook Benton, and Bobby Blunt, including the hit single "The End of the Rainbow," a re-recording of the Chicago Wonderful Records hit "The Town I Live In," and the bluesy "Run to Love." This is a masterpiece by a singer beloved by soul music enthusiasts, and has even seen its own compilation releases in Japan and the UK. (C)RS
