Paul Rodgers The Royal Sessions

(2013/429 Records) 10 tracks

Paul Rodgers – The Royal Sessions reveals the singer of Free and Bad Company from a distinctly soulful side. Released in 2013 on 429 Records, the album contains ten classic Southern soul songs recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis. The tracklist includes I Thank You, Down Don't Bother Me, I Can't Stand The Rain, I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now), That's How Strong My Love Is, Walk On By, Any Ole Way, It's Growing, Born Under A Bad Sign and I've Got Dreams To Remember. Rodgers turns to songs rooted in the great Memphis and Southern soul tradition, putting his unmistakable voice at the centre of the performances. The result brings together his experience as a major rock vocalist with the repertoire and atmosphere of classic soul.