Clicking a link from the home page in Real Rhapsody today, I stumbled upon James Carr. The album is The Essential James Carr.

This man's voice exudes soul. The Rhapsody "mini-review" says it all:

Simply put: Carr has one of the most devastating deep soul voices of all time. He makes the line "just like the fish needs the ocean/just like rough hands need a little lotion" on "A Man Needs a Woman" sound like scripture, and his take on "Dark End of the Street" will turn you into dust. His music is totally essential.

You need to listen to this album if you have Real Rhapsody. If you look back fondly on the tune "Stand By Me" by Ben  E. King (before its horrible radio over-play when the movie of the same name was released), then you will enjoy this album.

Here's a short bio on James Carr. Sounds like a sad story. If you have Rhapsody, take some time and give the album a good listen.