Name: Nine Pound Steel - The Best Of Joe Simon
Brand: Joe Simon

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CDSBR7015LE

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-15

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

708535701521

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3 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Joe Simon

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Sunset Blvd

Joe Simon (born 7 September 1936, Simmesport, Louisiana, USA – died 13 December 2021) was an American soul and R&B singer, record producer, and songwriter. He began his professional career in Oakland, California with the release of "My Adorable One" in 1962. Joe met a Nashville-based disc jockey who guided his musical path and helped him find success on the R&B charts. His smooth delivery and poignant songs like "Teenager's Prayer" and "The Chokin' Kind" solidified his place in the industry.

In the early '70s, Joe moved to a new label where he continued to have hits with songs like "Drowning In The Sea Of Love" and "Step By Step." However, as disco gained popularity in the late '70s, Joe shifted towards dance music which received mixed reviews. In 1980, he returned to Nashville and focused on local labels.

During the '80s, Joe made a return to country soul when he joined another label. He later signed with a different label in the mid-1980s. After losing his longtime collaborator Richbourg, Joe turned away from secular music and became an evangelist preacher devoted to Christianity.

A Los Angeles based label, Sunset Blvd is dedicated to preserving and releasing vital music from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, as well as new music spanning all genres of rock, blues, country, jazz, gospel, soul, punk and more. Spearheaded by founder and producer Len Fico, this label is committed to bringing you the best in *vintage* tunes while also showcasing fresh talent.

Located at *8033 Sunset Boulevard*, Los Angeles CA 90046, Sunset Blvd has become a hub for music enthusiasts looking to discover hidden gems from the past. With an extensive catalog of releases from iconic artists such as *Elvis Presley*, *The Rolling Stones*, *Aretha Franklin*, and many others who have shaped the landscape of popular music throughout history.

Whether you're a fan of classic rock or prefer exploring different genres like blues or jazz, Sunset Blvd offers something for everyone. Their diverse selection ensures that you can find your favorite songs from yesteryears alongside exciting new releases from emerging talents. Experience the magic of timeless melodies with Sunset Blvd's collection of legendary tracks that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

3 CDs/ 61 Tracks: Call Joe Simon the reluctant soul star - despite his mountain of hits during the 1960s and '70s, his heart just wasn't into his work, aural evidence obviously to the contrary. You'd never know it from listening to the contents of this collection, culled from his fabulous hit-loaded 1966-1970 stint with Producer Richbourg at the helm for Sound Stage 7 Records.

His conviction sounds unshakable. Maybe that's a large part of the reason why Simon scored 16 R&amp;B chart entries during that timeframe for SS7, including a #1 seller. 'I never wanted to sing rhythm and blues,' said Simon, who until his untimely death in December 2021, was a bishop and leader of his own ministries in south suburban Chicago. 'My heart was never in it, but yet I could sing rhythm and blues. John Richbourg was my producer. And he used to ask me, how could I sing these songs so great and never knew 'em? But I never had an interest to go in the studio and know a song. I just said, 'Man, I just sing 'em!' Sunset Blvd Records is proud to present the most comprehensive collection of Joe Simon's extraordinary work with Nashville Soul Label Sound stage 7.

Nine Pound Steel - The Best Of Joe Simon

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