Product Description
The latest in Ace Records' songwriter series comprises an eclectic mixture of soul, rock n roll, pop, R&B and rock gems from the pen of the multi-talented Don Covay. A successful recording artist in his own right, Covay made his biggest mark as the writer of songs for other performers. During his time as an Atlantic Records artist he supplied material for some of the company's biggest stars, including Aretha Franklin, Solomon Burke and Wilson Pickett, all featured here. The set features Covay's best-loved songs 'Chain Of Fools', 'Pony Time', 'See Saw', 'Letter Full Of Tears', 'Sookie Sookie' etc plus some great lesser-known numbers by Mary Ann Fisher, Lena Horne, Dee Clark and others, all wrapped up in a bumper fully illustrated booklet. Other highlights include 'I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me' by Covay's idol and mentor Little Richard, 'Long Tall Shorty' by the Graham Bond Organization (a nod to Covay's underground popularity in Britain in the mid-60s) and a great version of 'This Old Town' by the Staple Singers. Compilation and notes by Mick Patrick and Malcolm Baumgart with a foreword by Covay's friend and producer Jon Tiven.

1. Three Time Loser - Wilson Pickett
2. Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
3. This Old Town (People In This Town) - The Staple Singers
4. You're Good For Me - Solomon Burke
5. I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me - Little Richard
6. Pony Time - Chubby Checker
7. There's A Party Goin' On - Wanda Jackson
8. Long Tall Shorty - The Graham Bond Organization
9. Mercy Mercy - The Wailers
10. Mr Twister - Connie Francis
11. Love Bug - Lena Horne
12. Don't Drive Me Away - Ben E King
13. Give - Mary Ann Fisher
14. Letter Full Of Tears - Billy Fury
15. You Can Run (But You Can't Hide) - Jerry Butler
16. Come See About Me - Gladys Knight & The Pips
17. Shoes - Brook Benton With The Dixie Flyers
18. Sookie Sookie - Tina Britt
19. See Saw - Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
20. Kangaroo Hop - Dee Clark
21. A Big Fat Saturday Night - Gene Vincent
22. Mon Cherie Au Revoir - Arlene Smith
23. The Continental Walk - The Rollers
24. I'm Gonna Take What He's Got - Etta James
25. She Said Yeah - Joe Tex
26. Watch The One Who Brings You The News - Millie Jackson

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