Charles Williams: Standing In The Way
LIFES-005 | 7" single | 12/2002

Charles Williams’ extremely rare soul classic "Standing In The Way" from 1975 out now on a limited edition reissue 7" on Lifesaver Records.

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A. Standing In he Way (mp3)
B. Standing

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ANYONE into the likes of Hutson, Callier, Lou Courtney and the like owes it to themselves to invest in this gorgeous slice of mid 70's soul heaven - unless you happen to own the scarce Finnish only original on EMI; either on the LP or, if you're a show off, on the 7". Kicking off with an airy, strummed guitar the track slides into view with the addition of percussion and a slinky bass before Mr Williams' sweet tones take it over and up to the next level. Imagine the warm glow of "Lucky Fellow" combining with the after-effects of drenching yourself in the entire Lou Courtney Lp and you're getting there. Got Soul? Get this. *****
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A great little soul single - issued in Finland in the mid 70s, but recorded by American singer Charles Williams! The single's a mellow soul classic - sweet and bubbling, like the best work at the time by Leroy Hutson, and handled here with a very similar feel. Charles' vocals have a bit of a crack to them, bending slightly around the warm mix of conga, drums, strings, and guitar that run through the track - and the instrumental version plays upon the backings nicely, by adding in a bit of piano soloing over the top!

- Dusty Groove