The Best Of Brook Benton

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PAN AM RECORDS BROOK BENTON: THE BEST OF BROOK BENTON Limited edition 180g vinyl audiophile pressing A consummate singer, Brook Benton was the early soul eras smoothest crooner, combining his pop instincts with a storytellers knack. Beginning in the late 50s, he racked up an astounding string of hits on both the pop and R&B charts and seemed to do so effortlessly. This LP includes a selection of Bentons most essential tracks from the peak of his career. This is a good starting point to explore Brook Bentons legendary discography. A versatile and splendid vocalist, as well as a talented songwriter, here he proves that great singing is great singing, no matter what the genre. BROOK BENTON, lead vocals, plus among others, Dinah Washington vocal duets, and King Curtis tenor saxophone. Orchestras conducted and arranged by Belford Hendricks, Billy Mure, and Ray Ellis. Recorded in New York and Nashville, USA