Name: Margie Joseph
Brand: Margie Joseph

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ccm889

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2008-04-07

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Margie Joseph

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

margie joseph is probably one of the most talented soul vocalists of the '70s who never had a crossover hit, but it wasn't from lack of tryin' or that the right people weren't paying enough attention. legendary producer arif mardin sat behind the console for most of her atlantic records output. al green handpicked a 23-year-old joseph to join him on tour immediately after hearing her sing, and she counted stevie wonder, bonnie raitt and paul mccartney among her small yet loyal fan base. for whatever reason, it never quite happened. that said, her albums are loved by many and have been sampled by everyone from rza to kenny dixon and dilla. after leaving stax records, this album and 'sweet surrender' were her first for atlantic, the label immediately pairing her with mardin, who was riding high from his recent success with aretha franklin. joseph's self-titled album is an awesome collection of southern soul complemented by mardin's impeccable string and horn arrangements. her voice is oft compared to franklins' - almost to a fault - but joseph was much more bluesy and ann peebles would probably be a better comparison. joseph sang with a depth of emotion and phrasing that belied her youth. strong re-workings of 'let's stay together,' 'i'd rather go blind' and dolly parton's 'touch your woman' are highlights here and some of the best examples of the classic atlantic soul sound of the '70s.

Music GB