The Soul of the Man

by Bobby Bland

The Soul of the Man cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1966
  • Label: Duke
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 29:55
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Refining his signature blend of gospel-tinged vocals and sophisticated orchestration, 'The Soul of the Man' stands as a high point in 1960s soul music. Bobby Bland's smooth, immensely powerful delivery elevates the rhythm and blues arrangements into deeply emotional, cinematic territory.

Genres

Descriptors: bluesy, soulful, vocal, ballad, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. I Can't Stop (2:35)
  2. Back In The Same Old Bag (2:30)
  3. Deep In My Soul (2:12)
  4. Reach Right Out (2:41)
  5. Ain't Nobody's Business (4:37)
  6. Fever (2:45)
  7. Too Late For Tears (2:37)
  8. Let's Get Together (2:54)
  9. Soul Stretch (2:36)
  10. Dear Bobby (The Note) (2:21)
  11. Playgirl (2:07)

Credits

  • Bobby Bland - primary artist
  • Joseph Scott - arranged by, conductor, written-by
  • Deadric Malone - written-by
  • Vernon Morrison - written-by
  • Gil Caple - written-by
  • Everett Robbins - written-by
  • Porter Grainger - written-by
  • Eddie Cooley - written-by

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