Name: Listen to My Song - The Music City Sessions
Brand: Darondo

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HIQLP029

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r7250237]

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-06-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

029667003315

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Darondo

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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Beat Goes Public is a UK-based soul, funk and jazz dance reissue label. The name of the label is derived from the initials of its initial label heads, Baz Fe Jazz and Gilles Peterson. However, it was later dubbed Beat Goes Public. In the early 1990s, Baz Fe Jazz and Gilles Peterson left the label, and Russ Dewbury took over for most of the 1990s. Currently, Dean Rudland is in charge as the label head.
The label has a strong focus on reissuing classic soul, funk and jazz dance music. With their extensive catalog of releases, they bring back timeless music to be enjoyed by new generations of listeners.
As an authoritative figure in the industry, Beat Goes Public has gained recognition for their commitment to preserving and promoting these genres. Their dedication to quality reissues ensures that fans can experience these iconic sounds with exceptional audio fidelity.

Darondo was a soul singer and guitarist born on October 5, 1946 in Berkeley, California. He sadly passed away on June 9, 2013 in Sacramento, California. Known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills, Darondo left a lasting impact on the music industry.
With a style reminiscent of *Shuggie Otis* and *Cymande*, Darondo's music captivated audiences with its soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. His sound can be compared to artists such as *Lee Fields & The Expressions*, *Syl Johnson*, and *Menahan Street Band*. 
Throughout his career, Darondo collaborated with various talented musicians including *Little Beaver*, *Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings*, and *El Michels Affair*. His influence can also be heard in the works of artists like *Betty Davis*, *The Poets Of Rhythm*, and the iconic bands like *Lafayette Afro Rock Band* and *Dyke & The Blazers*. Darondo's unique style continues to inspire contemporary acts such as *The Budos Band* and resonate with fans of soul music worldwide.

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180 Gram Coloured Vinyl. Back in 70s Oakland, California, streetwise hipster William Darondo Pulliam was a funky singer-songwriter who could also swing the sweetest soul west of Al Green. His handful of idiosyncratic 45 releases are crowned by the heartbreaking sound of his 1973 local hit 'Didn't I', on the collectable Music City label. 'Listen To My Song - The Music City Sessions' collects an unprecedented goldmine of grooves, and shows off Darondo in his streetwise prime. Together with his musical collaborator Al Tanner, Darondo was an excellent songwriter with a unique style and the contents of this outstanding anthology, recorded between 1972 and 1974, are bound to please collectors and general funk and soul fans alike.

Listen to My Song - The Music City Sessions

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