The Soul of O.V. Wright

Track Listings

1. You're Gonna Make Me Cry

2. I'd Rather Be Blind, Crippled and Crazy

3. When You Took Your Love From Me

4. Gonna Forget About You

5. Everybody Knows [The River Song]

6. Don't Let My Baby Ride

7. I Don't Want to Sit Down

8. Born All Over

9. Ace of Spades

10. Eight Men, Four Women

11. Nickel and a Nail

12. Heartaches, Heartaches

13. Drowning on Dry Land

14. Monkey Dog

15. He's My Son (Just the Same)

16. I've Been Searching

17. Motherless Child

18. I'm Going Home (To Live With God)

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Tracks:

You're Gonna Make Me Cry
I'd Rather Be Blind, Crippled And Crazy
When You Took Your Love From Me
Gonna Forget About You
Everybody Knows (The River Song)
Don't Let My Baby Ride
I Don't Want To Sit Down
Born All Over
Ace Of Spades
Eight Men, Four Women
A Nickel And A Nail
Heartaches, Heartaches
Drowning On Dry Land
Monkey Dog
He's My Son (Just The Same)
I've Been Searching
Motherless Child
I'm Going Home (To Live With God)

Customer Reviews:

Soul Legend .......2007-05-29

O.V. was one of the greatest soul singers ever and his Goldwax recording of Thats How Strong My Love Is stands as an all time classic single (in ANY genre) . Its simply magnificent but its not on here ......
Which is why there's only 4 stars .
This compilation is dated and what we need is a new version with more tracks , in chronological order and upgraded sound with decent notes etc.Only then can the legacy of
the great man be truly served in the appropriate manner . Still , like i say , 4 stars for what's on here because it's superb stuff.

Sweet Memories.......2007-05-15

I have been an O.V. Wright fan since my high school days back in the '60's.

He performed at my Senior Prom After Party, singing his hit (at the time), "You're Gonna Make Me Cry," and he brought the house down!

All of us girls were pressed up against that stage simply mesmerized by
his moving performance, while all of our prom dates stood around in the back with attitudes!

He made each girl feel as if she were the only one in the room, singing just to her!

Oh, and what a performance! Down on his knees, holding each one of our hands and giving us sugar while not missing a note or a beat!
Needless to say, we were just speechless (except for all the screaming we did)!

If you want a combination of blues, gospel and straight from the heart
singing, all delivered by an unforgettable classic soulful and gifted voice, GET THIS ONE; you won't be disappointed.

My absolute favorite track is "Motherless Child."

This track was recently used in the urban hit movie "ATL", during one of it's most important scenes. Great choice for inclusion on the soundtrack, and an inventive way to introduce young audiences to talented artists, such as O.V. Wright, from another era, whose songs are relevant to our society today.

Who the hell is O.V. Wright and why is he so good?.......2007-04-19

Not many people mention O.V. Wright in the same breath as Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson or Solomon Burke but maybe they should.

I'll grant you that he hasn't got the body of work to rival Marvin, the sweetness of Sam or the falsetto of Smokey and there are times when the lyrics aren't quite up to snuff but that's trifling (not to mention unfair as anyone who sings about a "Monkeydog" is a'ight in my book) but what Wright does have is a stranglehold on the Memphis soul formula and the talent to elevate above the formulaic.

This is highly recommended to anyone who likes the aforementioned people as well as Irma Thomas, James Brown, Percy Sledge, James Carr, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Ben E. King, Wilson Pickett and you know...other good music ;)

Caveat Emptor - This CD doesn't contain "Gone For Good" but that's ok - you got 18 other jewels to marvel at.

P.S. - I know this is an O.V. Wright review but I can't help myself - if you like this stuff pick up the last two Solomon Burke CDs. You'll thank me later.

Great under-heralded soul singer.......2006-04-18

OV Wright was a great, great soul singer who should have been as popular as Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, and Al Green, but sadly never was. His material is occasionally weird and incoherent ("Eight men, four women, Lord that's the jury of love"--why?), but that's part of what makes it great. Only the smaller measure, though; the greater part is his wonderful singing and the great Willie Mitchell arrangements backing him up.

O.V. Wright is the definition of Soul.......2004-12-28

I don't know why I've never herd of O.V. until recently. I honestly first picked up on him after looking through the credits of a rap album. The sample listed was O.V.'s "Motherless Child" and based on that song and the reviews here I got the album. I really didn't think `The Soul of...' would be as good as it ended up being. A lot of the music sounds similar to an Al Green song ("I've Been Searching", "I'm Going Home" etc.), but his voice has a much deeper Sam Cooke sound to it. I'll admit that I skip over a couple of the songs on the album, but the good songs are so strong it practically blows you away. I got four other soul albums at the same time as O.V. and this one surprisingly was the best of them.

If you love soul music and you've never even herd of O.V. Wright, I would highly recommend adding this album to your collection. Do Not Hesitate!

Favorite tracks: "When You Took Your Love From Me", "Born All Over", "Ace of Spades", "A Nickel and a Nail", "Drowning on Dry Land", "I've Been Searching", "Motherless Child", "I'm Going Home".

The Complete O.V. Wright on Hi Records, Vol. 1: In the Studio

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there's only one o.v. wright
What could be better?

The Complete O.V. Wright on Hi Records, Vol. 1: In the Studio
O.V. Wright
Manufacturer: Hi Records UK
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JWSI
Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

Rhymes
Without You
Into Something (Can't Shake Loose)
I Feel Love Growin'
Precious, Precious
Time We Have
You Gotta Have Love
Trying to Live My Life Without You
Medley: God Blessed Our Love/When a Man Loves a Woman/That's How ...
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I Don't Do Windows
That's the Way I Feel About 'Cha
Your Good Thing (Is About to End)
Let's Straighten It Out
I Don't Know Why
No Easy Way to Say Goodbye
Little More Time
Since You Left These Arms of Mine
Long Road

Tracks:

We're Still Together
I Found Peace
It's Cold Without Your Love
Baby Baby Baby
I'm Gonna Stay
Hurt Is On
Today I Sing the Blues
Mirror of My Soul
Sacrifice
Fool Can't See the Light [*]
I'm Gonna Be a Big Man Someday [*]

Album Description

Subtitled 'In The Studio', this double disc set features three entire LPs and four bonus tracks. The record 'We're Still Together' is on CD for the first time. All of the tunes presented in this collection were produced by Willie Mitchell. The albums included are 'Into Something (Can't Shake Loose)', 'The Bottom Line' & 'We're Still Together'. The extra cuts are 'Rhymes', 'Without You', 'A Fool Can't See The Light' & 'I'm Gonna Be A Big Man Someday'. A combined total of 30 tracks. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Album Details

Remastered Tracks Recorded Between 1976-79 Includes 'into Something I Can't Shake Loose', 'tryiing to Live My Life Without You' and Bonus Track 'fool Can't See the Light'.

Customer Reviews:

there's only one o.v. wright.......2006-07-16

those people who say that his later music recorded on the Hi label is not as good as his earlier output on the Don Robie BACKBEAT label, are wrong. Just listen to the man's voice and interpretation of his material. Besides, how can any music produced by willie Mitchell be bad? Plus, you have backup by the Hi Rhythm Section (the Hodges Brothers plus the great Howard Grimes on drums, with his trademark emphasis on the second and fourth beat), and The Memphis Horns! If you like soul music, then you will love this CD.

What could be better?.......2000-07-11

For those of us obsessed with "Deep Soul" you'll just have to have this because it's all of O.V. Wright's Hi Records cuts. Sure his voice is a little weaker here, and he's clearly under the influence at times, but some of the stuff he belts out are so hauntingly beautiful you'll just have to have it.

Even better, make sure you pick up the 2nd live disc as a companion. Truly wonderful.

Tracks:

Intro - Slow Jams
Between The Sheets - Isley Brothers
Lady I Love you - O'Bryan
You And I - O'Bryan
Cause I Love You - Lenny Williams
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Wildflower - New Birth
I Just Wanna Be Your Girl - Chapter 8
Tonight Is The Night (Live) - Betty Wright
I'm Going Down - Rose Royce
Why Have I Lost You - Cameo

Customer Reviews:

The Start Of An Amazing Series.......2006-12-03

Slow Jams: The Timeless Collection, Vol. 1 features eleven greatslow jams from the seventies. If you want some sensuality check out Tonight's The Night by Betty Wright ,Let's Get It On by Marivn Gaye and the guartneed boot knocker Between The Sheets by The Isley Brothers. If you need a song to help you through the heartbreak then there's Why Have I Lost You by Cameo and I'm Going Down by Rose Royce. Fiannly for some devoted love you have I Just Wanna Be Your Girl by Chapter 8 and the CLASSIC Cause I Love You by Lenny Williams.

It's A Rare Thing...........2005-04-14

To find a compilation that you can let just play all the way through without feeling the urge to skip an errantly, illed placed song! This entire CD is fantastic! Nothing but classic, old school jams from start to finish! Each and every song..from the Isley to O'Bryan to Chapter 8 to Cameo!

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Heart and Soul on a Budget

Eight Men, Four Women
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Eight Men, Four Women
Ace Of Spades
You're Gonna Make Me Cry
When You Took Your Love From Me
A Nickel And A Nail
If It's Only For Tonight
Monkey Dog
Gone For Good
Heartaches, Heartaches
What More Can I Do (To Prove My Love For You)

Customer Reviews:

Heart and Soul on a Budget.......2003-04-23

This is likely one of the best budget titles you could buy. Seven of the ten cuts appear on The Soul of O.V. Wright, so if you have that one, don't buy this (unless you really need those other songs). But for the money, you get O.V.'s four biggest Back Beat hits ("Eight Men, Four Women" "Ace Of Spades" "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" "A Nickel and a Nail"), plus enough of his other songs to give you an idea of the depth of this man's talent. Two other songs, "If It's Only for Tonight" and "Gone For Good" came from album sources. "What More Can I Do" is more rare. It was released on ABC Records after that label purchased Back Beat (along with Duke and Peacock) from its owner, Don Robey. While it was a medium-sized hit, O.V. either chose to leave or was shown the door by ABC, shortly thereafter. But he was soon to sign with Hi Records (whose president, Willie Mitchell was O.V.'s regular producer), where he continued to record until the time of his death in 1980.

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Into Something (Can't Shake Loose)
O.V. Wright
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ASIN: B000E1KNYI
Release Date: 2006-08-14

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Into Something (Can't Shake Loose)
I Feel Love Growin'
Precious, Precious
Time We Have
You Gotta Have Love
Trying to Live My Life Without You
Medley: God Blessed Our Love/When a Man Loves a Woman/That's How Stro

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Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

The Complete O.V. Wright on Hi Records, Vol. 2: On Stage

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O.V. Wright with Hi Rhythm
O.V. Live! How good does it get?

The Complete O.V. Wright on Hi Records, Vol. 2: On Stage
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Tracks:

I'd Rather Be Blind, Crippled and Crazy
Ace of Spades
Eight Men, Four Women
Precious, Precious
Love and Happiness
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Recorded live in Japan in 1978 with Hi's studio rhythm team of The Hodges Brothers and drummer Howard Grimes, along with a horn section. This is the first time that the entirety of this lengthy live album has appeared on CD, and features some songs from Wright's pre-Hi career.

Customer Reviews:

O.V. Wright with Hi Rhythm.......2001-01-13

Unlike a lot of the live concerts by the great soul singers, say Al Green's "Live in Tokyo" for example, this set features the same band that made the records: Hi Rhythm, from Hi records in Memphis, TN. The sound is good but not great (as is often the case, the horns get buried a little bit). Overall, it is somewhat of a disappointment; the live material doesn't add a lot to the studio versions of these tunes. Still, for fans of O.V. Wright it's a must-have.

O.V. Live! How good does it get?.......2000-07-11

As the companion disc to the Complete O.V. on Hi Records: In the Studio, this is the superior of the two.

While hearing O.V.'s studio cuts are interesting, hearing him live is heavenly. The tracks are a mix of cuts from different concerts recorded in 1979. The only bad thing is it's not long enough. I want more! More!

Classic Rock: On the Soul Side { Time Life } { Various Artists }
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Contains 22 songs... 1. fa fa fa fa fa (sad song) - otis reading 2. pouring water on a drowning man - james carr 3. b a b y - carla thomas 4. let love come between us - james and bobby purify 5. piece of my heart - erma franklin 6. when something is wrong with my baby - sam and dave 7. mustang sally - wilsom pickett 8. i do love you - billy stewart 9. selfish one - jackie ross 10. You Must Believe Me - Impressions 11. Nothing Takes The Place Of You - Toussaint McCall 12. (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown - Archie Bell & Drells 13. Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - Tams 14. I Do - Marvelows 15. Baby I'm For Real - Originals 16. Giving Up - Gladys Knight & Pips 17. Eight Men Four Women - O.V. Wright 18. Security - Etta James 19. If You Need Me - Solomon Burke 20. We're Gonna Make It - Little Milton 21. Do Right Woman Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin 22. Reconsider Me - Johnny Adams