William Bell
The Soul of a Bell
Album - R&B/Soul, Music, Soul
A Stax Records mainstay and author of a book full of soul classics, William Bell remained in the second line of the company's roster. (His biggest hit as a singer came years after the label's collapse with the 1977 "Tryin' to Love Two.") The Soul of a Bell (1967) stands as not only a worthy LP, but as a bedrock reminder of its creator's rich vocals and philosophical songwriting. Two of his most untouchable classics are here: "Everybody Loves a Winner," a meditation on the tides of fame and fortune, and "You Don't Miss Your Water," a sad acknowledgment of romance's pains that was also recorded by artists ranging from Otis Redding to the Byrds. This edition includes alternate takes of "Water" and "Any Other Way."
The Soul of a Bell
William Bell
A Stax Records mainstay and author of a book full of soul classics, William Bell remained in the second line of the company's roster. (His biggest hit as a singer came years after the label's collapse with the 1977 "Tryin' to Love Two.") The Soul of a Bell (1967) stands as not only a worthy LP, but as a bedrock reminder of its creator's rich vocals and philosophical songwriting. Two of his most untouchable classics are here: "Everybody Loves a Winner," a meditation on the tides of fame and fortune, and "You Don't Miss Your Water," a sad acknowledgment of romance's pains that was also recorded by artists ranging from Otis Redding to the Byrds. This edition includes alternate takes of "Water" and "Any Other Way."
