Al Brisco Clark – Soul Food Pts 1&2
Listen/Download Al Brisco Clark – Soul Food Pt1
Listen/Download Al Brisco Clark – Soul Food Pt2
Greetings all
Here’s a little riddle for you…
Q: When is a James Brown record not a James Brown record?
A: Probably when the Godfather is trying to hide from lawyers and/or accountants.
The record you see before you today is one of (many of) those.
I had heard of Al Brisco Clark’s ‘Soul Food’ long before I actually heard it, mainly because I am always on the lookout for “soul food”-related discs.
I finally grabbed a copy earlier this year, and after a little bit of emergency skip-removal surgery, in which me and my tone arm worked a little magic, I recorded it and bring it to you this fine day.
Imagine my surprise when I noticed the old ‘James Brown Production’ logo on the label.
This led to some info-digging, after which I discovered that Al, who was a baritone saxophonist in James’s early-to-mid 60s band (and is probably the “vocalist” on the record) was merely a figurehead, and that the organist on the track, the one who sounds like he’s playing with his elbows, is none other than James himself.
The “James Brown Productions” logo dates from Brown’s Smash years (Fontana was, like Smash a Mercury subsidiary), when he was betwixt and between with the King organization, and mainly releasing instrumental recordings (see Funky16Corners Radio v.17 James Brown – SMASHing Time).
‘Soul Food Pts 1&2’ is, like many “soul food” records, a recitation of delectables on top of an instrumental groove.
Here you get candied yams (always a fave), black eyed peas (the edible kind…) and mashed potatoes, among others.
Released in 1964, even the writing credit – ‘Ted Wright’ – is another James Brown pseudonym.
All in all, a groovy little biscuit, worthy of your sonic dinner (turn)table.
I hope you dig it, and I’ll see you all on Friday.
Keep the faith
Larry
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Themocracy
Hey man,
I haven’t been around much, but just cruised by to suck up some musical goodies.
Was delighted to see that I was able to go back a wee while. 🙂
Will try to keep up and post a bit more!
Health not what it was, old sport, you know how it is. (Finally getting round to reading ‘The Great Gatsby’. A bit confused by the fuss, so far.)
Anyway, looks I am in for an aural (let me just check how I’m spelling that…) treat right about now.
Thanks for keeping the faith, Larry!
Stu
Glad to see you back, and I hope for the best as far as your health is concerned.
KTF
Larry
I had the good fortune to interview James once.
When asked whether he was living in Augusta, he replied, “Georgia, Alabama, it’s a borderline kinda thang”!
Someone also had the impertinence to ask why he was more appreciated by Europeans. He though for a moment and replied,”Because they are taught music appreciation in depth”.
I am quoting from memory because this night is burned into my skull.