Genre: Album
Grade: A++++
Notable People: Arthur Alexander
Title: Lonely Just Like Me
Review –I recently went out to find a few albums on CD that I only had on record and this gem was one of them. Had not listened to him in years and was stuck by what a masterpiece this was then and is now. At the time Arthur recorded this in 1993 he had been out of music business for over 20 years and was a holy roller preacher in Chicago. He had been a favorite of the Beatles and the Stones (opened for Beatles on early tour) but had fell on hard times. He came back , made this incredible album and died shortly after. There is a voluminous back catalog of his albums from the early 60s. He was a really amazing songwriter in addition to being a sterling singer and guitar player. This IS R&B as it should be…the songs of longing, despair and renewed hope reverberate through the years. If you have never heard him- shame on you- go out and get this album.