It's a sad irony that in the 1980s and '90s, many of the great artists of soul and {R&B} suffered musically at the hands of those who professed to love them the most. After soul had dropped off the major-label radar in favor of {hip-hop} and {new jack} sounds, a number of smaller companies stepped forward to record veteran artists who were still giving their all on the road, but for every truly inspired release from labels such as Malaco, Bullseye, or Alligator, there were a dozen others which featured rot...   [ read more ]

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Best of Solomon Burke is a 12-track, budget-priced collection that features some of his biggest hits (sometimes in re-recorded versions), including "Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)," "Cry to Me," "If You Need Me," "Looking for a Sign," "I Ain't Gonna Give Up (Till I Find a Way)," and "We Can Be Together Again." Although there are better collections available, this isn't a bad choice for casual fans on a budget. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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