New York, NY (Top40 Charts / 429 Records) Paul Rodgers, longtime singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Bad Company, is #1 Most Added at AC
Radio this week with the single, "I Can't Stand The Rain," taken from the upcoming release February 4th of "The Royal Sessions" - a lovingly crafted collection of classic R&B and soul songs re-imagined by the iconic rock singer recorded at Memphis' Royal Studios, historic home of Willie Mitchell and Hi Records, with many of the musicians who played on the original tracks. Truly a lifetime in the making, Rodgers has come full circle with "The Royal Sessions" as he pays homage to the legendary hits he collected on 45s released on Stax/Volt, Goldwax and Hi Records - recordings by Otis Redding , Albert King and Ann Peebles which made such an indelible impression on the young Rodgers inspiring him to pursue a career as a singer. The album is also doing well at classic rock and blues radio formats. An exclusive stream of Rodgers' version of "Walk on By" just posted today on Bllboard.com. You can check that out on this link: https://smarturl.it/PaulRodgersBillboard
Produced by Perry Margouleff , "The Royal Sessions" is an extraordinary recording which captures the music in its pure form—live band and vocal takes as performed together at Royal Studios by Rodgers and an all-star roster of legendary musicians. The band is a dream lineup of those who played on the original hits dating back to the 60's. The classic rhythm section includes Reverend Charles Hodges (Hammond B3), Michael Tolls (guitar), LeRoy Hodges Jr. (bass), "Hubby" Archie Turner (Wurlitzer), Steve Potts and
James Robertson Sr. (drums), The Royal Horns and the Royal Singers. "The Royal Sessions" will be released on 429 Records in the U.S. and internationally (see release dates below).
"The Royal Sessions" is a remarkable project that came together as Rodgers was working on a solo record and producer Margouleff had just discovered that Royal Studios was still up and running under the auspices of Willie "Pops" Mitchell's son Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell. The opportunity to record in such a hallowed place with musicians he considered personal heroes was a dream come true. The
Memphis players forged an immediate bond when presented with his formidable talent and sincere love of the songs. Deeply felt, powerfully sung and expertly played, it features a cross-section of material hand-picked by Rodgers, songs of great historical significance and personal meaning.
All of the proceeds from "The Royal Sessions" will be donated to local
Memphis music education programs. Special showcase performances by Paul Rogers with the musicians on "The Royal Sessions" will be announced.
"The Royal Sessions" track listing:
Thank You
Down Don't Bother Me
I Can't Stand The Rain
I've Been Loving You Too Long
That's How Strong My Love Is
Walk On By
Any Old Way
It's Growing
Born Under A Bad Sign
Dreams To Remember
"The Royal Sessions" will be released worldwide on the following dates:
Europe—January 27 th
Canada—January 28 th
Japan—January 29 th
United States February 4 th
Australia—February 7th
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