Less well known, but just as talented as any of the super soul and R&B stars of the '60's, Burke's 2002 comeback album "Don't Give Up on Me" featured songs written for him by Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson and Tom Waits. Here's a link to a YouTube video of Burke singing "None of Us are Free" from that disk, backed up by the Blind Boys of Alabama. It's a treat. Solomon will be missed.
Monday, October 11, 2010
RIP Solomon Burke
Less well known, but just as talented as any of the super soul and R&B stars of the '60's, Burke's 2002 comeback album "Don't Give Up on Me" featured songs written for him by Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson and Tom Waits. Here's a link to a YouTube video of Burke singing "None of Us are Free" from that disk, backed up by the Blind Boys of Alabama. It's a treat. Solomon will be missed.
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Perhaps Solomon should also be remembered for his sexual appetite. He had three wives and fathered 21 children. He is survived by 90 grandchildren. Obviously the Burke's did other things besides sing soul and gospel music. He really believed "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love"
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