Jimmy Hughes

JImmy Hughes

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. (AllMusicSignificant. 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 1Steal AwayLollypops, Lace And LipstickTry MeLovely LadiesI'm Getting BetterI Want JusticeGoodbye My Lover GoodbyeIt Was NiceYou Really Know How To Hurt A Guy (You Really Know How To Make Him Cry)The Loving Physician; Midnight AffairWhen It Comes To DancingNeighbor, NeighborIt's A Good Thing; I Worship The Ground You Walk OnA Shot Of Rhythm And BluesWhy Not TonightI'm A Man Of ActionDon't Lose Your Good ThingYou Can't Believe EverythingHi Heel SneakersTime Will Bring You Back

The Complete Stax / Volt Soul Singles: 1968-1971I Like Everything About YouLet 'Em Down BabyChains Of LoveI'm So GladJust Ain't Strong As I Used To Be (You Done Fed Me Sumpin')

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