Heart-soul & Inspiration
Heart-soul & Inspiration
Howard's Heart-Soul & Inspiration Orchestra cut their self-titled (and only) album in 1974 for John Spriggs Los Angeles-based Viscojon concern under the watchful eye of R&B godfather Johnny Otis. The result was the birth of an astonishing piece of art filled with playful sexy moans, climaxing grooves and soulful hooks. One of the many highlights on the album (and clocking in at an epic eleven minutes), Vince Howards "Im Gonna Love You More" is a tantric reimagining of Barry Whites 1973 sexually charged classic. Where White was content delivering a subtle and syrupy innuendo, Howard transformed the break-heavy track into a meandering funk workout. After the band split up, Vince Howard went on to pursue his acting career and landed roles in television shows such as Star Trek, Knight Rider, Cheers, Mission: impossible and starred in classic films including Trouble Man and Lethal Weapon. Talk about a career switch! Heart-Soul & Inspiration was a true example of a bright light burning out way too quickly. Thankfully we are left with the unique (and very rare) document that is their self-titled album. Almost impossible to get ahold of.a well-deserved reissue has been long overdue. This is an album that deserves a prominent place in every serious Funk & Soul enthusiasts record collection!