William Bell recorded an impressive catalogue of albums and singles for the Stax label in a 13 year stay at the label . This second volume features the A and B sides of 12 singles released on the Yellow Stax label between 1968 and 1974. Amongst the many highlights are the often sampled atmospheric strung laden ballad ‘I Forgot To Be Your Lover’, mid tempo floater ‘My Whole World is Falling Down’,punchy bluesy soul ‘ Born Under A Bad Sign’ the country soul ballad ‘A Penny For Thoughts’ and modern soul dancer ‘You’ve Got The Kind Of Love I Need’. The two most in demand tracks are the Motownesque Northern Soul dancer ‘Happy’ and the wonderful uplifting mid tempo Modern Soul dancer ‘The Man In The Street’ . Quality late 60s to mid 70s southern soul.
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William Bell – I Forgot To Be Your Lover
William Bell – Bring The Curtain Down
William Bell – My Whole World Is Falling Down
William Bell – All God’s Children
William Bell – Happy
William Bell – My Kind Of Girl
William Bell – Born Under A Bad Sign
William Bell – A Smile Can’t Hide (A Broken Heart)
William Bell – Lonely Soldier
William Bell – Let Me Ride
William Bell – A Penny For Your Thoughts
William Bell – Till My Back Ain’t Got No Bone
William Bell – All For The Love Of A Woman
William Bell – I’ll Be Home
William Bell – Save Us
William Bell – If You Really Love Him
William Bell – Lovin’ On Borrowed Time
William Bell – The Man In The Street
William Bell – I’ve Got To Go On Without You
William Bell – You’ve Got The Kind Of Love I Need
William Bell – Gettin’ What You Want
William Bell – All I Need Is Your Love
William Bell – Get It While It’s Hot
William Bell – Nobody Walks Away From Love Unhurt
