darrow fletcher

Two classic sides from the Michigan soul singer with a stash of soul goodies in his repertoire.

 The original pressing of ‘What Good Am I Without You’ from 1967 on Jacklyn Records goes for just over £200 and one listen explains why.  Featuring an emotional, heart-wrenching vocal soaked with flying strings over an impulsive rhythm, it’s a lovelorn anthem; an emotional rollercoaster.  Backed with ‘That Certain Little Something’ from the Groovy label 12 months earlier.  A funky guitar-led scorcher with a bluesy brass break and a spin and drop chorus aided by a rampaging drummer.  Two must-have sides from Fletcher, a child prodigy, who found success in Chicago in the mid1960s which led to shows with Stevie Wonder and BB King, among others.