Sam Moore, half of the legendary soul duo Sam and Dave of "Soul Man" and "Hold On! I'm Comin'" fame, made his first attempt at a solo career way back in 1970, when he recorded an album called Plenty Good Lovin'. Unfortunately, it wasn't released for over three decades, making this the first true coming-out party for Moore and his amazing voice. Produced by Randy Jackson of American Idol fame, it could very well do for his career what Private Dancer did for Tina Turner's. But just how good is it?
About this CD
- Recording: 2005; Hollywood, CA, Nashville, TN, New Jersey, London
- Release date: August 29, 2006
- Label: Rhino
- Catalog number: 77618
- Produced by Randy Jackson
- Engineered and mixed by Kevin Guarnieri
- Assistant engineers: Matt Serrecchio, Stephanie Gourley, Tony High, Keith Gretlein, Toby Scott, Obie O' Brien, Mike Rew, James Towler, Jesse Sutcliff, Jamie Sickora, Brian Gabten, Neil Cappellini, Alan Douglas
- Programming: Jay Mitchell
("Plenty Good Lovin'" track Produced by Dave Crawford and Brad Shapiro, engineered by Howard and Ron Albert, recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, FL (August 1970). Musicians: Joey Murcia (guitar), Dave Crawford (keyboards), Harold Cowart (bass), Tubby Zeigler (drums), Mark Colby (saxophone), Steve Alaimo, Jackie Moore, Betty Wright, Jeanette Wright (background vocals)
Pros
- The song selection, while varied, does allow for Sam's gospel, soul, and even country roots to come out.
- You couldn't ask for a better array of musical talent to balance the singer's still-powerful voice.
- Randy Jackson's production is modern, yet steeped in soul tradition; it doesn't try to make Moore anything he's not.
- Features the very last recording by longtime friend Billy Preston.
