Lou Rawls - Soulin’ (1966)

The 1966 album Soulin’ marked a turning point in Lou Rawls’ studio career on Capitol Records, signaling his definitive embrace of the soul genre. Produced by the legendary David Axelrod, this release followed the successful live album Live! (1966) and delivered Rawls his first major hit as a solo artist. The album, which features the chart-topping R&B single "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing," combines an energetic and effortless sound that critics associate with the artist’s "classic period." Axelrod surrounded Rawls with a band of loose and "groovy" sidemen, which helped showcase his vocal talent, imbuing it with a subtle grit and establishing a powerful influence on subsequent artists in the Quiet Storm genre.



Tracklist:
1-1 Lou Rawls - A Whole Lotta Woman [2:42]
1-2 Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing [2:17]
1-3 Lou Rawls - So Hard To Laugh, So Easy To Cry [3:20]
1-4 Lou Rawls - You're The One (1966 Version) [2:39]
1-5 Lou Rawls - Don't Explain [2:57]
1-6 Lou Rawls - What Now My Love [3:58]
1-7 Lou Rawls - Memory Lane (Remastered 2000) [2:19]
1-8 Lou Rawls - Old Man's Memories (Monologue / Remastered 2000) [2:12]
1-9 Lou Rawls - It Was A Very Good Year [2:50]
1-10 Lou Rawls - Growing Old Gracefully (Monologue) [0:17]
1-11 Lou Rawls - Old Folks [2:21]
1-12 Lou Rawls - Autumn Leaves [3:00]
1-13 Lou Rawls - On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) [2:38]
1-14 Lou Rawls - Breaking My Back (Instead Of Using My Mind) [2:23]