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The Best Of Johnnie Taylor On Malaco, Vol. 1

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...one word for them. Superb. If you don't get a good feeling or a lump in your throat from hearing the late great JT sing "Just Because" then, truly the world is harder than I can ever imagine. It has "Cheaper to Keep Her" from a Malaco live production with JT in fine form. A rendition of Ray Charles' "Drowning in My Tears" is as masterful as the original. But it also has those ballads, those ballads, those ballads..."Everything's Out in the Open" "There Ain't Nothing Like a Lady" "Nothings as Beautiful As You", "This is Your Night" and like I said before, the most excellent "Just Because"; these cuts will make your lady melt. Let me type that again. These cuts will make your lady melt. The CD is already an exceptional collection of Malaco JT tunes, but I would not be angry if the powers-that-be slipped JT's version of "Lady in Red" on it. As it is, you will love the heck outta this!

WHAT CAN I SAY BUT THOSE WHO HAS NEVER HEARD THIS ARTIST SING REALLY NEEDS TO OPEN UP THEIR MIND AND SIT BACK AND RELAX AND ENJOY

From 1984 up until his death, Johnnie Taylor was signed to Malaco Records and this compilation focuses on his 1984-89 recordings for the Jackson, Mississippi-based label. Although Mr. Taylor's Malaco recordings failed to obtain the mainstream acceptance of his Stax and Columbia sides, they remain an extremely important part of his legacy because Malaco allowed him to continue recording the Gospel-infused, Southern R&B which was his trademark and with which he felt most comfortable.

The Best of Johnnie Taylor CD is a great CD. Johnnie is no longer with us but his music lives on. The CD was used but in great condition and the shipping time was excellent. I also communicated with Seller before my CD arrive and the Seller was very responsive and answered my questions within 24 hours. Johnnie has so many great hits that I want to order them all.

my title says it all. i know all about the old skool. i love, its still called the blues, and wall to wall. buy this masterpiece and i promise you will be glad you did.