Lady Soul (45RPM) First Word Records his first international release

his first international release

The record features a venerable lineup of heavy-hitters from the jazz world

Bristol’s Eva Lazarus revisits Althea and Donna’s immortal Uptown Top Ranking

the performance boasts Nolan’s timeless classics Keep On Keepin’ On and If I Could Only Be Sure alongside other favourites from his career

who by this point had found an understated but articulate sound

Lady Soul (45RPM) First Word Records his first international releaseLady Soul, released in January 1968, was one of Aretha Franklins finest and most popular albums a No. 2 record that featured her take on Carole Kings (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman and the immortal Chain of Fools. Just a landmark statement of female empowerment and inspired vocal performance. Other massive hits include (Sweet, Sweet Baby) Since Youve Been Gone and Aint No Way. Lady Soul topped the R&B charts and reached No. 2 on the