Don't Give Up on Me

by Solomon Burke

Don't Give Up on Me cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 July 2002
  • Label: Fat Possum
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:40
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Securing a massive late-career resurgence, the legendary soul vocalist teamed with producer Joe Henry to deliver a critically acclaimed masterpiece. The album exclusively features previously unreleased compositions written specifically for him by high-profile admirers including Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and Brian Wilson.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, regret, soulful, vocal, ballad, belting, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. Don't Give Up On Me (3:45)
  2. Fast Train (5:43)
  3. Diamond In Your Mind (4:24)
  4. Flesh And Blood (6:07)
  5. Soul Searchin' (3:59)
  6. Only A Dream (5:09)
  7. The Judgement (3:30)
  8. Stepchild (5:10)
  9. The Other Side Of The Coin (3:46)
  10. None Of Us Are Free (5:29)
  11. Sit This One Out (4:33)

Credits

  • Solomon Burke - primary artist
  • Jean McClain - backing vocals
  • Niki Haris - backing vocals
  • David Piltch - bass
  • Jay Bellerose - drums, percussion
  • Chris Bruce - guitar
  • Rudy Copeland - organ
  • Dave Palmer - piano, keyboards

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