SOLOMON BURKE DEAD

Solomon Burke, one of the great soul singers to come out of the 60's stable of Atlantic Records, passed away this morning en route to Amsterdam. He was on his way to appear at the Paradiso (fittingly, a live venue in a converted church), making good on his promise to the Telegraph (UK), "I’ll sing as long as I have breath." He leaves behind an astonishing body of work (both as writer and singer), a ministry, 21 children, 90 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. His message was always positive, including the last posted on his website:

"This is a difficult time in the world, and I would like to ask each of you to find ways to be a part of positive solutions. There is something that each of us can do, and it's just a matter of searching your own soul to find the way that you can give to others. Some of us can give of our time and talent, and some of us can donate money or items. The trick is to give without looking to receive - to give of yourself to your family, your friends, your community, and the world community with love."

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Early Solomon Burke:
Solomon Burke - Keep Looking mp3 at Funky 16 Corners
Soul Clan - Soul Meeting mp3 at Funky 16 Corners
Solomon Burke - Uptight Good Woman mp3 at Funky 16 Corners
Solomon Burke - Five more related mp3s and excellent personal tribute at Funky 16 Corners
Late Solomon Burke:
Solomon Burke - None of Us Are Free video (with the Five Blind Boys of Alabama) at You Tube
Solomon Burke - Fast Train mp3 at Muzzle of Bees
Solomon Burke - Diamond In You Mind mp3 at Muzzle of Bees
Solomon Burke Official Website
Solomon Burke bio at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame