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• The Ovations were the definitive Memphis vocal group and, with their Sam Cooke-influenced lead singer, they carved a swathe through the Memphis music business of the 1960s and 70s. Their Goldwax singles are loved and cherished by collectors and southern soul fans but until now their hugely sought-after LPs - recorded in the 1972 and 1973 for Sounds Of Memphis respectively have never been reissued.
• The first, “Hooked On A Feeling”, is an exquisite slice of vocal harmony, as producer Dan Greer guides the group through ten selections that show off all of their talents: from the uptempo storming grooves of ‘One In A Million’s to the lush vocal interplay of ‘Touching Me’. All this is served up by an incredibly tight Memphis band featuring, amongst others, the Hi Rhythm section.
• 1973’s “Having A Party” sees Louis harmonising with Dan Greer and George Jackson and scoring the biggest hit of his career with Sam Cooke’s title track. It is also a sublime collection of tunes that include some fantastic Dan Greer originals and an amazing version of the tune of the moment, ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’.
• As part of our ongoing XL/Sounds Of Memphis series, this CD features extensive sleeve notes and original illustrations. A perfect addition to anyone’s collection of Memphis music or harmony vocal groups.
Track listing:
HOOKED ON A FEELING
1. HOOKED ON A FEELING 2. I CAN’T BE SATISFIED 3. ONE IN A MILLION 4. TAKE IT FROM ONE WHO KNOWS 5. Medley: WERE YOU THERE?/TOUCH THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT 6. SO NICE TO BE LOVED BY YOU 7. TOUCHING ME 8. DON’T BREAK YOUR PROMISE 9. MR RIVER 10. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW
HAVING A PARTY
11. HAVING A PARTY 12. YOUR LOVE IS LIKE A SONG TO ME 13. BORN ON A BACK STREET 14. MY NEST IS STILL WARM (MY BIRD IS GONE) 15. YOU SEND ME 16. UNDER THE BANANA TREE 17. DON’T LOOK BACK 18. I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S OVER 19. A CHANGE IS GONNA COME "
