Name: Heart & Soul
Brand: Johnny Adams

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 48722

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Record Store Day 2019 Release. Remastered By Dave Gardner.

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-04-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

711574872213

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Johnny Adams

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

ORG Music

Johnny Adams was an American singer known for his versatile vocal range and unique singing style. Born on January 5, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he gained fame as a talented R&B, jazz, blues, and gospel artist. Nicknamed "The Tan Canary," Adams captivated audiences with his multi-octave voice and impressive falsetto. His renditions of "Release Me" and "Reconsider Me" became his biggest hits during the late 1960s.

Throughout his career, Johnny Adams showcased his exceptional talent alongside other renowned artists such as *Earl King*, *Ernie K-Doe*, *Eddie Bo*, and many more. He contributed to the rich musical heritage of New Orleans alongside legends like *Art Neville*, *Professor Longhair*, and *Allen Toussaint*. 

Despite his passing on September 14, 1998 at the age of 66 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Johnny Adams' legacy lives on through his timeless music. With a distinctive voice that touched hearts across genres, he remains an influential figure in the world of R&B and soul.

Record Store Day 2019

This is a Record Store Day 2019 item. It will be available to purchase in store only April 13th, 2019. Remaining stock will be available to purchase from this page at 12:00 PM on April 14th.

RSD 2019. Originally released in 1969, Heart &amp; Soul is a stunning compilation of hits by American blues musician Johnny Adams. The 11-track album, produced by Shelby Singleton, contains various songs recorded between 1962 and 1968. The unique blending of 1960’s gospel, soul, pop, blues, funk, and country has lead critics to deem the collection as some of Adams’ finest and most astonishing work. Remastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering, and pressed on blue color vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany, exclusively for Record Store Day 2019.

Heart & Soul

Music US