Kent focus on Goldwax as it celebrates its 60th birthday, and feature the cream of the recordings made during its short existence. This is Goldwax throws the spotlight not only on James Carr, but vital label mate Spencer Wiggins and also the beautiful harmonies of the Ovations. These three acts were the mainstays of Goldwax, and alongside the song writing talents of George Jackson and Dan Greer, show why the label’s influence is still important today.
There are gems strewn throughout the catalogue, from the earliest recordings of ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’ hitmaker Timmy Thomas, through rarely-recorded artists such as Philip & the Faithfuls.
This compilation also demonstrates how strong the Memphis club and studio scene was at the time with recordings of Willie Walker, Percy Milem, Barbara Perry, Gene ‘Bowlegs’ Miller and others who recorded sparsely but were popular live performers.
This is Goldwax comes with a fully illustrated booklet with liner notes written by Dean Rudland. A perfect introduction to the label as it enters its seventh decade.
- 1 The Dark End Of The Street
- 2 Uptight Good Woman
- 3 To Me It's Storming
- 4 Call On Me
- 5 I'm Living Good
- 6 I Don't Want To Take A Chance
- 7 Toddlin'
- 8 Freedom Train
- 9 I'm A Poor Man's Son
- 10 Ticket To Ride
- 11 What'cha Gonna Do
- 12 Say You Need It
- 13 When You Look In The Mirror
- 14 That's How Strong My Love Is
- 15 Love Attack
- 16 Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All)
- 17 A Man Needs A Woman
- 18 They Say
- 19 A Lucky Loser
- 20 Arabian Jerk
- 21 Have Some Boogaloo
- 22 The Well's Gone Dry
- 23 Spoonful
- 24 I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me)
- 25 A Man Is A Mean Thing
- 26 Will I Ever Be Free
- 27 She's Better Than You
- 28 He Called Me Baby
