60s R&B singer Howard Tate passed away this week aged 72. Tate was another sadly unappreciated soul giant who is revered amongst crate diggers for his blues- and gospel-tinged recordings, primarily from 1964 and 1968.
Probably the quintessential Howard Tate track is the majestic Get It While You Can. This is perhaps better known as a Janis Joplin song, but it's hard not to argue that Joplin's later version pales beside Tate's original.
Another favourite of mine is Ain't Nobody Home, also better known for being covered by BB King.
The composer of both songs, the great Jerry Ragovoy, also sadly passed away in July this year.
Sunday, 4 December 2011
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