George Jackson and Dan Greer - At Goldwax (2015)

The voice and songwriting talents of George Jackson have graced four previous albums released by Kent. One of the finest writers to emerge from Southern Soul he created hits for Candi Staton, Wilson Pickett and the Osmonds and this collection shines the light on his earliest work, as a staff writer at Memphis label Goldwax, working alongside his friend and staff producer Dan Greer.

The compilation opens with the four tracks recorded specifically as George & Greer for the label two of which were issued at the time. The formula for most of the rest is simple: George is singing with piano accompaniment, or occasionally with a rhythm section. On a select number of tracks he is joined by Dan Greer, or Greer is the featured vocalist.

There are early versions of hits most notably Love Attack and 'Coming Back To You Baby which were recorded by James Carr, but the true gems are the new songs. George was nothing short of prolific and this compilation allows us to hear over a dozen previously unknown songs.

As a writer he was influenced by the R&B hits of the day, but these demos are always distinctive. With George Jackson and Dan Greer working so closely together that it isn t always possible to tell them apart. This is the complete encapsulation of George Jackson and Dan Greer at Goldwax.

TRACKLIST

01. You Didn't Know It But You Had Me - George & Greer
02. To Me It's Storming - George & Greer
03. Good Times - George & Greer
04. Do the March - George & Greer
05. Coming Back To You Baby - George Jackson & DAN GREER
06. Love Attack - George Jackson & DAN GREER
07. Don't Wake Me Up - George Jackson
08. Nothing Can Touch My Love I Have For You - George Jackson & DAN GREER
09. That's Why I Love You - George Jackson & DAN GREER
10. Come On and Make Up My Mind - George Jackson & DAN GREER
11. I'm Going To Straighten Up and Do Right - George Jackson & DAN GREER
12. It's So Nice - George Jackson & DAN GREER
13. A Road To Nowhere - George Jackson & DAN GREER
14. I Don't Want To Be Hurt - George Jackson & DAN GREER
15. Come Back and Help Me Save Our Romance - George Jackson & DAN GREER
16. I Can See Sadness Ahead For Me - George Jackson
17. Fascination - George Jackson & DAN GREER
18. If I Thought I Could Ride My Troubles Away - George Jackson & DAN GREER
19. I'm Still In Love With You - George Jackson & DAN GREER
20. I Don't Wanna Take a Chance - George Jackson & DAN GREER
21. Will You Be Around - George Jackson & DAN GREER
22. What Do You Do? - George Jackson & DAN GREER
23. To Me It's Storming (First version) - George Jackson & DAN GREER