King Solomon

by Solomon Burke

King Solomon cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: January 1968
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:44
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing the majestic vocal power of one of soul music's founding figures, this compilation-style album gathers several of his potent mid-sixties singles. 'King Solomon' effortlessly bridges the gap between sophisticated uptown rhythm and blues and raw, gospel-infused Southern soul. Burke's charismatic delivery and masterful control solidify his enduring title as the genre's self-proclaimed royalty.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, vocal, belting, ballad, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. It's Been a Change (2:18)
  2. Take Me Just as I Am (3:03)
  3. Time Is a Thief (2:46)
  4. Keep a Light in the Window (3:24)
  5. Baby, Come on Home (3:15)
  6. Detroit City (2:46)
  7. Someone Is Watching (2:52)
  8. Party People (2:37)
  9. When She Touches Me (Nothing Else Matters) (2:41)
  10. Woman, How Do You Make Me Love You Like I Do (2:48)
  11. It's Just a Matter of Time (2:57)
  12. Presents for Christmas (3:10)

Credits

  • Solomon Burke - primary artist, written-by
  • Adrian Barber - lacquer cut by
  • Roebuck Staples - written-by
  • Spooner Oldham - written-by
  • Mickey Newbury - written-by
  • J. W. Alexander - written-by
  • Danny Dill - written-by
  • Mel Tillis - written-by
  • Bert Berns - producer, written-by
  • Dan Penn - producer, written-by
  • Bob Gallo - producer
  • Jerry Wexler - producer
  • Lincoln Moman - producer

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