JIMMY LEWIS - GIVE THE POOR MAN A BREAK (CDKEND 204)

This Cd follows the excellent “Still Wanna Be Black”, issued a couple of years ago by Kent’s soul gurus. In this collection 11 tracks are unissued and all are top quality. The feeling is definitely Southern with rough arrangements and Jimmy's gritty voice that dominates the scene. Big favourites of mine are "Hot Southern Love", "When I Build My World" and "Three Into Two Won't Go". If you dig ballads, "Stop Half Loving These Women" is Jimmy's gem issued by Volt in 1973. Add the superfunk of "Things Got To Be Better" and you'll have a superb sampler of Jimmy Lewis talent. Once again classy stuff for open minded black music lovers.