Jimmy Hughes established producer Rick Hall's fledgling FAME Studios as an R&B mecca with his 1964 blues ballad "Steal Away." The ex-gospel singer hooked up with Hall in 1962, but it wasn't until the explosive "Steal Away" was issued that his career took off. With an intense, crying vocal style that was perfect for deep soul ballads, Hughes also scored with the pleading "Why Not Tonight" in 1968, and the atypically uptempo "Neighbor, Neighbor" proved another giant hit. Hughes broke away from Hall and recorded an album for Volt before retiring from performing in the early '70s. (AllMusic) Significant. File under: Muscl;e Shoals Voices.
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In the music library: Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974 Volume 5 (1962-1966): Neighbor, Neighbor
The Complete Fame Singles Volume 1: Steal Away; Lollypops, Lace And Lipstick; Try Me; Lovely Ladies; I'm Getting Better; I Want Justice; Goodbye My Lover Goodbye; It Was Nice; You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy (You Really Know How To Make Him Cry); The Loving Physician; Midnight Affair; When It Comes To Dancing; Neighbor, Neighbor; It's A Good Thing; I Worship The Ground You Walk On; A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues; Why Not Tonight; I'm A Man Of Action; Don't Lose Your Good Thing; You Can't Believe Everything; Hi Heel Sneakers; Time Will Bring You Back
The Complete Stax / Volt Soul Singles: 1968-1971: I Like Everything About You; Let 'Em Down Baby; Chains Of Love; I'm So Glad; Just Ain't Strong As I Used To Be (You Done Fed Me Sumpin')
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