Interview with Robert Finley
We had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Finley over Zoom video!\xa0
\u201cThe greatest living soul singer,\u201d Robert Finley, has released his career defining new album on Easy Eye Sound. A soulful masterpiece written by Finley and co-written by Dan Auerbach, it features blues veterans and studio legends who have worked with everyone from Elvis to Wilson Pickett.\xa0
Finley appeared on NPR\u2019s Morning Edition today, discussing his new record and remarkable story with Vince Pearson. The piece reflected on the power of perseverance and how Finley has found musical success, after many decades of hard work.
He debuted a new music video for the track, \u201cMake Me Feel Alright,\u201d which premiered exclusively with SPIN.com, who also interviewed Finley about his new album and proclaimed it, \u201cone of the finest albums of the year.\u201d Reflecting on the track, Finley stated, \u201c\u2018Make Me Feel Alright\u2019 is about not looking for love, but for companionship. Sometimes you want to find someone to have a good time without judgment or baggage. There\u2019s nothing like going to a club and having a good time. You meet someone, have a fun night and then go your separate ways with your own problems at the end of the night but still experience love in the moment.\u201d
Sharecropper\u2019s Son received high praise from tastemaker media including Rolling Stone who described Finley's vocals as the perfect combination of \u201cweathered and expressive.\u201d\xa0 Mojo described the album as \u201cpure Hill Country hypnotic boogie.\u201d AVClub claimed, \u201cFinely has a voice so distinctive and compelling that it can\u2019t be ignored.\u201d GRAMMY.com discussed how Finley defies genres stating, \u201cFinley's mesmerizing voice... defies neat categories.\u201d Under The Radar said, \u201cThere\u2019s an undeniable element of authenticity with Finley\u2019s music and \u2018Country Boy\u2019 is no exception.\u201d\xa0
Before his rapid ascent, Finley overcame a divorce, house fires, an automobile accident, and losing his sight in his 60s, to finally pursue his musical dream and become an overnight soul sensation. Since the release of his Dan Auerbach produced debut, Goin\u2019 Platinum, he\u2019s toured the world, received critical acclaim, and even made the semi finals of America\u2019s Got Talent.\xa0
His latest album tells his life\u2019s story and is rooted in the classic sounds of southern soul, country, rhythm and blues. With songwriting by Finley, Auerbach, Bobby Wood, and contributions from respected country songwriter Pat McLaughlin, Sharecropper\u2019s Son also features an all star band including guitar expertise from Auerbach himself, Kenny Brown, Russ Pahl and Billy Sanford. They are joined by other notables: Bobby Wood, Gene Chrisman, Nick Movshon, Eric Deaton, Dave Roe and Sam Bacco.\xa0
The fire behind the conflagrant performances on Sharecropper\u2019s Son is ignited by Finley, who has cited a range of vocal influences, including Al Green, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Elvis, James Brown and The Beatles, all inspiring his genre diverse and formidable vocal approach, which take centre stage and encapsulate his remarkable life. Finley\u2019s tales of pain and joy uplift as he shares his belief that you are never too young to dream and never too old to live.
Sharecropper\u2019s Son is out now on Easy Eye Sound. Exclusive sunrise yellow vinyl, available from the Easy Eye Sound store only.
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