for your precious love

1960s rhythm and blues had more than its share of masterful deep soul balladeers who could rip your guts out with their melismatic, gospel-infused cries as they delivered tales of eternal love and permanently broken hearts. Oscar Toney, Jr. was one of the greatest: the Alabama-born singer's seven singles and solitary album for Bell Records rate with the crowning achievements of southern soul, and his spine-chilling revival of "For Your Precious Love" was a major R&B smash. Included are all of Toney's classic Bell sides, as well as two previously unreleased recordings, all upholding the classic southern soul tradition.