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To hear him tell it, Syl Johnson could have been as big as James Brown or Al Green. #1 on the charts, top billing on the marquee, Hall of Fame inductions, tearful tributes... all within his reach, and yet never in his hands. Something, someone, and sometimes—if you believe his lyrics—the sole of a shoe was holding him back. Was it because he’s black? Not likely, though his inability to crossover to the pop charts never did him any favors. “I made my opportunities, but I never got the breaks I should have gotten. I was a jack-of-all-trades. More soul than Marvin, more funk than James. If I’d gone pop, you’d be talkin’ about me, not them. I rate right at the top, though I’ve been underrated all my life.”
Read moreTo hear him tell it, Syl Johnson could have been as big as James Brown or Al Green. #1 on the charts, top billing on the marquee, Hall of Fame inductions, tearful tributes... all within his reach, and yet never in his hands. Something, someone, and sometimes—if you believe his lyrics—the sole of a shoe was holding him back. Was it because he’s black? Not likely, though his inability to crossover to the pop charts never did him any favors. “I made my opportunities, but I never got the breaks I should have gotten. I was a jack-of-all-trades. More soul than Marvin, more funk than James. If I’d gone pop, you’d be talkin’ about me, not them. I rate right at the top, though I’ve been underrated all my life.”
Some of Syl Johnson's most popular songs include Soul Heaven, I Hear the Love Chimes, Is It Because I'm Black. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.
You can listen to Syl Johnson's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Soul Heaven, I Hear the Love Chimes, Is It Because I'm Black, and more.
Syl Johnson is known for their distinctive sound in the chicago soul genre, often blending elements of memphis soul, making them a unique voice in the music world.
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