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The bravest man in the universe was written and recorded in the months leading up that procedure, when. Coproduced by damon albarn blur, gorillaz and xl recordings founderowner richard russell, the album is an electronic, secular, gospel collection that features one of souls greatest singers. Coproduced by damon albarn gorillaz, blur and richard russell, the album was recorded at albarns studio in west london and new yorks manhattan center between october and december 2011. Womack, bobby the bravest man in the universe amazon. Jun 04, 2012 on his new album the bravest man in the universe, the scragglyvoiced soul legend bobby womack teams up with two producers with interesting plans for him. Soul veteran bobby womack is soon to release a new album entitled the bravest man in the universe, his first original record since 1994. Bobby womack quotes author of midnight mover goodreads. Bobby womack the bravest man in the universe mp3 album. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. Bobby womack s new cd the bravest man in the universe shines the poet in a new light while also being quintessentially womack. The bravest man in the universe is the one who has forgiven first yeah shame on me, shame on you its up to us what we say and what we do would you stay in the sun would you stay in the sun much too long you try to find the shade shade that makes you feel at home the bravest man in the universe is the one who can forgiven first the bravest man. Released in june 8, 2012, it was his first studio album since 2000 and his first album of original material since 1994s resurrection.
A new breath of life is breathed into the career of bobby womack by damon albar and richard russell from xl records. Bobby womack the bravest man in the universe in our countdown of our critics favourite albums of the year, weve already run. Moody beats usher in some piano chords, resolving into a new, considerably. Bobby womack the bravest man in the universe working in the studio was a total joy. Please forgive my heart is the first single off womack s forthcoming album the bravest man in the universe. Bobby womack the bravest man in the universe 2012, cd.
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