Cornell Cc Carter Vindicated Soul CD

2017 release. CC says, "Vindicated Soul is the soundtrack of my life, which is why these songs were chosen." The Intro track that kicks things off is a dedication to the genius of Curtis Mayfield's "Super Fly" soundtrack, followed by the Marvin Gaye classic "All the Way Around," written by the legendary Leon Ware. "Brothers Gonna Work It Out" and "I Choose You," by Willie Hutch from the soundtrack of the 1973 film The Mack, are two songs that had an impact on CC at an early age. "Next to You" is a song by the group Chapter 8, which many do not realize was the backup band for the renowned Anita Baker, and CC picked Al Green's "Look What You Done for Me" because "it is a history lesson of what soul really is." This remarkable collection of covers includes a classic remix of the CC, original track, "Where Do We Go." Vindicated Soul was recorded at various studios in San Francisco and mastered at Trakworx. World-class players featured on the album include Melecio Magdaluyo (Pete Escovedo Orchestra - saxophone), Niecey Robinson (Legends of Soul - background vocals), Ernest McKone (UK - bass and keys), and Kirk "KC" Crumpler (drums, bass, keys). All songs were recorded with live instruments, not an easy task, but essential for the authentic sound they were able to produce.

1. Intro 2. All the Way Around 3. Watching You 4. I Choose You 5. Next to You 6. Where Do We Go 7. Brother's Gonna Work It Out 8. Look What You've Done for Me