Even though it came out on a major label, this record sells for hundreds of dollars if you can find it at all (we knowwe paid for a copy), and its no wonderits the perfect blend of raw R&B passion and smooth, sophisticated soul production. First, the passion partWillie Tee was a New Orleans pianist and singer best known for recording a series of burnin 45s (some cut for Harold Battistes short-lived AFO label) during the 60s. Im Only a Man was Willies album debut, cut for Capitol in 1970, and he brought the same deep-seated intensity to the record that he did his singles. The difference was, for Im Only a Man, Willies warm, raspy voice was lovingly bathed in spectacular arrangements by H. B. Barnum and produced by the great David Axelrod. Strings, brass, xylophone, bluesy guitar licks, and a funky rhythm section are all percolating inside this records grooves, with a daring choice of material that ranges from Cannonball Adderleys Walk Tall to the Bacharach-David nugget Reach Out for Me to the self-penned highlights Mirror and Bring On the Heartaches to the album closer People from Funny Girl. Capitol wasnt known for breaking soul acts at the time, which may explain why this record remains a cult classic; were happy to give it the exposure it deserves, with a purple vinyl pressing limited to 1000 copies. First-ever LP reissue!A1. Bring On the Heartaches A2. Im Only a Man A3. Loneliness A4. Reach Out for Me A5. No Answer Came A6. Walk Tall (Baby, Thats What I Need) B1. Mirror B2. By the Time I Get to Phoenix B3. Take Your Time B4. Im Related to You B5. People

• Format Detail: LP, Purple Vinyl, Limited to 1000 copies
• Released: 9/6/24
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item’s shipment.**
• Internal ID: JITRE
• Genre: R&B
• Format: Vinyl