Los Angeles, CA (August 22, 2024) – Stax Records and Craft Recordings announce Johnnie Taylor, One Step From the Blues, a new collection featuring a dozen heart-breaking songs of passion and betrayal from the gospel-soul-R&B singer. Available for pre-order today and arriving October 25th on LP, CD, and digital formats, the album includes selections from “the soul philosopher’s” prolific Stax Records period, such as the woozy, souled-up “Steal Away,” the cheeky, beat commentary “Cheaper to Keep Her,” the sweeping ballad “Stop Doggin’ Me,” and the Isaac Hayes/David Porter-penned hit “I Had a Dream.” In addition to the standard black vinyl release, fans can order a limited-edition Blue vinyl pressing exclusively at Barnes & Noble. Pre-save the digital album and listen to the all-new remaster for “Steal Away” today.
One Step From the Blues captures the bluesier side of Taylor’s output, for which he would go on to be nominated for a trio of GRAMMY®s, receive a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, and get inducted into both the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame. He is revered to this day as an icon for his groundbreaking work at Stax Records, which dubbed him The Philosopher of Soul. “When he stepped up to the microphone, he gave it his all,” Texas Monthly once marveled, “and at his best, there was no one better.”
Click here to pre-save/pre-order Johnnie Taylor’s One Step From the Blues.
