2014 album from the British vocalist best known for his work with Free and Bad Company. The Royal Sessions is a lovingly crafted collection of classic R&B and Soul songs re-imagined by the iconic

The Royal Sessions

2014 album from the British vocalist best known for his work with Free and Bad Company. The Royal Sessions is a lovingly crafted collection of classic R&B and Soul songs re-imagined by the iconic Rock singer recorded at Memphis Royal Studios, historic home of Willie Mitchell and Hi Records, with many of the musicians who played on the original tracks. Truly a lifetime in the making, Rodgers has come full circle with The Royal Sessions as he pays homage to the legendary hits he collected on 45s released on Stax/Volt, Goldwax and Hi Records. Produced by Perry Margouleff, The Royal Sessions is an extraordinary recording which captures the music in its pure form live band and vocal takes as performed together at Royal Studios by Rodgers and an all-star roster of legendary musicians. The band is a dream lineup of those who played on the original hits dating back to the '60s. The classic rhythm section includes Reverend Charles Hodges (Hammond B3), Michael Tolls (guitar), LeRoy Hodges Jr. (bass), Hubby Archie Turner (Wurlitzer), Steve Potts and James Robertson Sr. (drums), The Royal Horns and the Royal Singers.
Country USA
Brand UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Manufacturer Savoy
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber CD17969
ReleaseDate 2014-02-04
UnitCount 1
UPCs 795041796929
EANs 0795041796929

The Royal Sessions