As New Orleans music historian Jeff Hannusch notes in his inside essay, Rhythm & Blues Man Johnny Adams was one of the greatest vocalists to ever come out of New Orleans. Expressive, life-worn and occasionally pierced by his otherworldly falsetto, Johnny recorded some of his greatest performances during his years with Shelby Singleton’s SSS International records.
Collected here is every original recording issued on the SSS and Pacemaker labels from 1966-1973, including the unforgettable hit singles “Reconsider Me” and “Release Me”, plus several titles new to CD. - Playback Records
1. Release Me
2. Reconsider Me
3. I Can't Be All Bad
4. A Place Called Home
5. When I'll Stop Loving You
6. Let Them Talk
7. Sometimes A Man Will Shed A Few Tears
8. If I Could See You One More Time
9. Lonely Man
10. A Losing Battle (SSS LP Version)
11. Spunky Onions
12. Operator
13. You Made A New Man Out Of Me
14. In A Moment Of Weakness
15. I’ve Got Too Much To Lose
16. Living On Your Love
17. Georgia Morning Dew
18. Proud Woman
19. Real Life Livin' Hurtin' Man
20. I Won't Cry (1970 Version)
21. Too Much Pride
22. I Want To Walk Through This Life With You
23. South Side Of Soul Street
24. I Don't Worry Myself
25. Something Worth Leaving For
26. Kiss The Hurt Away
Collected here is every original recording issued on the SSS and Pacemaker labels from 1966-1973, including the unforgettable hit singles “Reconsider Me” and “Release Me”, plus several titles new to CD. - Playback Records
1. Release Me
2. Reconsider Me
3. I Can't Be All Bad
4. A Place Called Home
5. When I'll Stop Loving You
6. Let Them Talk
7. Sometimes A Man Will Shed A Few Tears
8. If I Could See You One More Time
9. Lonely Man
10. A Losing Battle (SSS LP Version)
11. Spunky Onions
12. Operator
13. You Made A New Man Out Of Me
14. In A Moment Of Weakness
15. I’ve Got Too Much To Lose
16. Living On Your Love
17. Georgia Morning Dew
18. Proud Woman
19. Real Life Livin' Hurtin' Man
20. I Won't Cry (1970 Version)
21. Too Much Pride
22. I Want To Walk Through This Life With You
23. South Side Of Soul Street
24. I Don't Worry Myself
25. Something Worth Leaving For
26. Kiss The Hurt Away