Lou Rawls – I Can’t Make It Alone; The David Axelrod Years

Near-fatal 1958 car crash fails to prevent career resurrection

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With a voice like childhood friend Sam Cooke’s, Rawls’career covered soul, gospel, jazz and…Budweiser ads. But his ’60s work with producer David Axelrod is among his finest, a loose-limbed soul captured here in all its raw glory. Interpretations of Donovan’s “Season Of The Witch”or Stephen Stills'”For What It’s Worth”are great introductions to his versatile voice. Rawls’laid-back passion and Axelrod’s groovy production are invaluable additions to fans of both artists. A match for the legendary Stateside’s Axelrod and Minnie Ripperton retrospectives.

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With a voice like childhood friend Sam Cooke's, Rawls'career covered soul, gospel, jazz and...Budweiser ads. But his '60s work with producer David Axelrod is among his finest, a loose-limbed soul captured here in all its raw glory. Interpretations of Donovan's "Season Of The Witch"or...Lou Rawls - I Can't Make It Alone; The David Axelrod Years