It's been a while since the last 'Ace Songwriter Series'
release but we still have plenty of future volumes in the
pipeline. The series resumes this month with a package
featuring two dozen musical delights from the pen of the
late Eddie Hinton.
? A cult hero among those who know and love their Muscle
Shoals music, Eddie was a fixture of the Shoals recording
scene in the mid-late 60s. As well as being a prolific and
immediately recognisable session guitarist, and a great
singer who sadly recorded far too infrequently, Eddie
regularly wrote fine songs with a peer group that at various
times included Donnie Fritts and Dan Penn.
? "Cover Me" features a comprehensive selection of Eddie's
best-known copyrights, many of which are now regarded
as classics of 60s southern soul. Not all of Eddie's songs
are as well-known as his biggest hit, the much-recorded
'Breakfast In Bed', but there are several others here that
could and should have been just as commercially
successful.
? Artists would always be glad to record whatever Eddie
submitted for their consideration. You only have to look at
"Cover Me"'s cast list, which includes Bobby Womack,
Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Mink Deville, Cher and
Lulu to name but a few, to see the calibre of talent Eddie's
copyrights attracted.
? This collection brings together songs from all periods of
Eddie's career. It's sure to enhance the stellar reputation of
one of Muscle Shoals' favourite sons and it will be a
welcome addition to anyone's collection of 'Ace
Songwriter Series' packages.