March 08, 2012

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Bobby Womack's brand new album, The Bravest Man In The Universe, is set for release on June 11.

Co-produced by Blur's Damon Albarn and XL Recordings' Richard Russell, the album was recorded late last year in Albarn's own Studio 13 in West London and also in New York.

The album is soul singer Womack's first LP of original material in 18 years, following 1994's Resurrection. The album will be released on the XL label.

Track listing:

'The Bravest Man In The Universe'
'Please Forgive My Heart'
'Deep River'
'Dayglo Reflection'
'Sweet Baby Mine'
'Stupid'
'If There Wasn't Something There'
'Love Is Gonna Lift You Up'
'Nothin' Can Save Ya'
'Jubilee'

Yes!

OOOOOOH YES

Something to look forward to in 2012, musically I've been waiting for this man to come back and show these emo knuckleheads the damn clock on the wall.

Do it, Mr.Womack!

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Ah Brother Womack back with a new album.

Oh and shouts out to him for painting his nails black too like I sometimes do.

Nice track

This is great. I'm so glad he's started working again. He seemed so depressed and forlorn in "Midnight Mover" that I was worried about him. Glad he's got life in him still.

Hopefully it'll be a killer record.

The song can also be downloaded for free at bobbywomack.com

Bobby Womack announces first new album in 13 years

Co-produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell, The Bravest Man in the Universe will also feature Lana Del Rey

March 9, 2012

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Bobby Womack has announced his first new album in 13 years, produced by Damon Albarn and XL Recordings' Richard Russell. Due on 11 June, The Bravest Man in the Universe also features Lana Del Reyand Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara.

"It didn't take us long to make, but it felt like all of our lifetimes of musical enthusiasm went into the record," Russell wrote on his blog. This is a long time coming: before Albarn brought Womack back into the spotlight, with Gorillaz, the soul singer's career seemed to be finished. "I'd just come off a heavy drug thing," Womack explained last year. "I stopped wanting to be a part of music when the Monkees retired."

But for Albarn and Russell, the 68-year-old is an icon, and they drew him back into studio late last year. "We recorded 16 songs," Russell said, "10 of which will be on the final album." These include the title track, "about the importance of forgiveness", and a similarly themed Please Forgive My Heart, which is streaming now. Besides cameos by Del Rey and Diawara, the LP samples the voices of Gil Scott-Heron and Womack's former boss, Sam Cooke.

"Bobby seemed to relish the opportunity to make something modern and original, and embraced and encouraged the use of unusual sounds and techniques," Russell said. "It was hard to believe how free of ego he was, and how open to new ideas."

lol funny he said he wanted to quit music after the Monkees retired given recent news...

Awesome. The vocals are stained but good. And did you notice the little surprise in the last 10 seconds of the video?

love it

controversy99 said:

Awesome. The vocals are stained but good. And did you notice the little surprise in the last 10 seconds of the video?

Yep. Wasn't expecting that but I chuckled at it lol

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Its been reported that Womack has been rushed to a Houston hospital.

Any update?

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Its been reported that Womack has been rushed to a Houston hospital.

Oh no!

phunkdaddy said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Its been reported that Womack has been rushed to a Houston hospital.

Any update?

http://myhoustonmajic.com...re-2721142

Early this morning, Bobby Womack experienced severe shortness of breath and was rushed to the hospital. The 68 year old Hall of Fame singer is schedule to undergo a minor heart procedure. We anticipate a full and speedy recovery. However, tonight’s show must be re-scheduled to June 2nd. All tickets will remain valid for the new date.

Thank you for your understanding, patience and prayers.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

phunkdaddy said:

Any update?

http://myhoustonmajic.com...re-2721142

Early this morning, Bobby Womack experienced severe shortness of breath and was rushed to the hospital. The 68 year old Hall of Fame singer is schedule to undergo a minor heart procedure. We anticipate a full and speedy recovery. However, tonight’s show must be re-scheduled to June 2nd. All tickets will remain valid for the new date.

Thank you for your understanding, patience and prayers.

Hope everything goes well for him.

Nice song!

Damon Albarn Gifted Bobby Womack With Unused Gorillaz Tracks

April 2012

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Soul man Bobby Womack is confident his comeback album will be a big hit - because it features tracks producer pal Damon Albarn was holding back for a Gorillaz project, which now may never happen.

The 68-year-old Across 110th Street singer returned to the studio with Albarn in 2011 for his first proper album in 18 years, and he admits he was more than impressed with the songs the British star brought to the table.

Womack, who joined Gorillaz for two tracks on what could be the band's final album Plastic Beach and then toured with the supergroup, tells Rolling Stone magazine, "I knew he (Albarn) was serious, because he was holding a lot of these songs for the Gorillaz's next album. He said, 'I'm giving you everything I got and more.'"

Albarn recently revealed he and bandmate Jamie Howlett had fallen out - and he feared there would be no more Gorillaz collaborations.

Meanwhile, Womack admits he thoroughly enjoyed recording with Albarn at his Studio 13 in London. He adds, "It reminds me of a little house. They have beds and showers - you don't have to leave."

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This is the title track.

Godspeed with you Bobby and good luck with your album mane.

Needa check this out!

smoothcriminal12 said:

Needa check this out!

It's coming out on the 12th of next month, I think. This seems like an event album for me for some reason. I mean, it's BOBBY WOMACK, you know?

Timmy84 said:

smoothcriminal12 said:

Needa check this out!

It's coming out on the 12th of next month, I think. This seems like an event album for me for some reason. I mean, it's BOBBY WOMACK, you know?

It is mane...it's been a while. I'm hoping that whatever he puts out is good stuff. 2012 is looking like a good year musically.

smoothcriminal12 said:

Timmy84 said:

It's coming out on the 12th of next month, I think. This seems like an event album for me for some reason. I mean, it's BOBBY WOMACK, you know?

It is mane...it's been a while. I'm hoping that whatever he puts out is good stuff. 2012 is looking like a good year musically.

Bobby Womack unveils new Damon Albarn-produced track from 'The Bravest Man In The Universe' – listen

getxxxx said:

Bobby will be performing live at Giant Step's annual SummerStage event in Central Park, NYC on June 7th with Willis Earl Beal. More tour dates will be announced soon

I'm pulling for him. So glad he is performing. Any word on his health? I hope it is good so far.

I want this album, and hope to be able to see him perform live this Summer.