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Ben E. King – Don’t Play That Song! (1962) [2014, Remaster, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song! (1962) [2014, Remaster, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Ben E. King – Don’t Play That Song! (1962) [2014, Remaster, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz
Total Size: 1.02 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino / Atlantic | Genre: Early R&B

Ben E. King’s third album is a little short in running time but very high in quality, in terms of the dozen songs here. The title track was the selling point, but couldn’t help but be seduced by the exquisite production of “Ecstasy” and “On the Horizon,” the latter making about as fine use of harps and an ethereal chorus as one imagines possible — and when the strings come in, violins and cellos alternately, the sheer beauty of the track just overflows. “Show Me the Way to Your Heart” isn’t too far behind Continue reading “Ben E. King – Don’t Play That Song! (1962) [2014, Remaster, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”