J. J. Jackson, The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land (1967)

J. J. Jackson, The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land (1967)

Thursday's lunch record is by J.J Jackson. This young soul singer (25) at the time of this smash hit recording. He was a giant in the rhythm and blues arena hailing from New York City. Backed by the Greatest Little Soul band I The land his vocals spelled a funky jazz soul sound. His hit "But It's Alright" is joined on this album by several songs he penned. Nice covers of Jimmy Reeds ""You've Got Me Dizzy"  and Sam Cooke's " A Change Is Gonna Come". The YouTube sample song is "I Dig Girls" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4njk_Phjnk . . bucko