Lou Courtney - Lou Courtney/ Buffalo Smoke (1976/2026) [Hi-Res]

This is a deep dive into the work of a soul legend. When you mention Lou Courtney / Buffalo Smoke, you’re looking at the pinnacle of mid-70s sophisticated soul. These two projects are often grouped together because they represent Lou Courtney’s most creative period as a singer, songwriter, and producer.

While Lou Courtney started in the 60s (with the hit "Skate Now"), his work in the mid-70s—specifically the 1974 self-titled album on Epic and the 1976 Buffalo Smoke project on Blue Thumb—is what cemented his status among "real" soul heads and audiophiles.