Five decades in a business, especially in show business, is a respectable stint, and if an artist of such experience has been successful most of the time, he deserves accolades even more. Aa a voice and a pen behind the perennial “How Long” Paul Carrack can’t complain in this regard, having numerous hits not only as a solo act but also with ACE, SQUEEZE and MIKE + THE MECHANICS, which is why the singer decided to find a different way to celebrate his work anniversary. Never a stranger to delivering classic cuts – the veteran’s 2010 album “A Different Hat” consisted mostly of those – Carrack recorded an entire set of covers.
Titled “Don’t Wait Too Long” and set for release on January 20th, 2003, this platter is comprised of strictly ’50s material – including, alongside a few obscure numbers and a contemporary titular track, Sam Cooke’s evergreen “Bring It On Home To Me” and a fresh take on “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” which Paul previously laid down for the aforementioned album – it sees him join forces with THE SWR BIG BAND, a German Grammy-nominated jazz ensemble. The results (watch the video below) are expectedly soulful – enough to warrant the attention of the singer fans and occasional listener alike.
THE SWR BIG BAND –
Don’t Wait Too Long
1. I’ll Always Be In Love With You
2. Don’t Wait Too Long
3. Cryin’ Won’t Help You
4. Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying
5. Ain’t Nothing You Can Do
6. Question
7. The Only Thing Missing Is You
8. Got To Get You Off My Mind
9. The Frim Fram Sauce
10. Trust In Me
11. Bring It On Home To Me
12. Next Time You See Me
