RIP Bobby Womack

Hard times have befallen another Soul Survivor.

Bobby Womack is one of the greatest R n' B vocalists most folks don't know about. He never had a big crossover hit. Never showed up on American Idol. Never was celebrated by the critics and tastemakers the way others are.

But Bobby could SANG. Not "sing." The real OG's know the difference.

I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much

Harry Hippie

A Woman's Gotta Have It

If You Think You're Lonely Now

Across 110th Street

For those of you who don't quite get what the big deal about Womack is, I cordially invite you to go listen to some ersatz Robin Thicke "soul" shit as he begs his estranged wife to take his dog ass back or some other plastic poseur.

Another of the real deal, great, original Soul Men has crossed over to that Great Gig in the Sky. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Mr. Womack.

I saw him in concert in London, maybe 1985. Amazing, just fabulous. I still listen to him today. RIP.

Well, I used to love him, but it's all over now.

RIP

Rest in Peace, Bobby Womack, great R&B singer.

Every time one of these guys dies I ask myself who will fill their shoes...

Thanks Bobby, for the music.