American blues and and soul singer Syl Johnson
By Produced by Eight Forty-EightAmerican blues and and soul singer Syl Johnson
By Produced by Eight Forty-EightOne of the latest box sets from Numero Group is a big one –more than 80 songs on four CDs or 12 sides of vinyl: It’s up to you - both formats are included!
“Syl Johnson: Complete Mythology” is a collection of the Chicago soul singer’s early work, from the years 1959-1972.
The set includes many of Johnson’s early hits including the often sampled “Different Strokes.” There are also some once-lost or forgotten, never before released treasures. All of the material is being saved from media deterioration.
Saturday, a 17-piece band will join Johnson in a concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Syl Johnson and his longtime bass player Bernard Reed recently stopped by Eight Forty-Eight to chat and perform.
Join the show again on Friday when we bring you Part Two of the interview and performance with Syl Johnson and Bernard Reed.