Editorial Review:

Album Description:
The first-ever long playing compilation of the work of a great favourite of the late Dave Godin, and one of the true cult heroes of 60s and early 70s soul.

Between 1963 and 1972 O'Dell recorded infrequently, but almost always with devastating results. I'm Your Man collects up every released master from those years (bar one - an instrumental) and augments them with some outstanding unreleased sides that will delight everyone who is familiar with his recordings.

From Northern Soul floor fillers, to Big City classics, to Southern Soul delights, there's something to suit everyone's tastes in the course of a generous 79 minutes of music.

The booklet features a selection of rare and previously unseen photographs, a generous helping of label shots and as much information as we were able to dig up on one of Soul's great 'mystery men' (if you're out there, Brooks, give us a call...).

Anyone who's enjoyed anything in Kent's Artistry In Soul series will feel right at home with I'm Your Man. Previous releases in this series have been Eddie & Ernie, Doris Duke and Larry Banks.

Rating: - A FRIEND OF MINE
Hear ye! Hear ye! I've found him. Surprised to find this disc on Amazon. I've been collecting singles on Brooks O'dell for years. To find a complete disc on the man is a true find. He and I discuss his music all the time. He tells me about the rough times with record labels and how he finally gave up. But, he's stil around and he's doing well. Every now and then he'll do a set with a local combo. But, he stays mainly with old jazz standards. I'm still waiting for him to sing some of his own tunes. ... Read More

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Rating: - Probably Deserved A Better Fate, Career-Wise
Very little is known about this R&B vocalist from Philadelphia. Even his date of birth seems to be a mystery. It's said he once was the lead vocal for two groups calling themselves The Commanders and The Majestics, but information on them is as hard to come by as it is for Mr. O'Dell.

There are, however, three undeniable facts which perhaps goes some way towards explaining his lack of commercial success (one minor hit in late 1963), despite having a voice that is considered by many to ... Read More

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Rating: - Super Soul Serenade!
Brooks O'Dell is a real throwback to the 60's. I saw him perform at the Regal Theater in the 60's and I never forgot what a wonderful performer he was. I'm Your Man may be the closest O'Dell ever came to having a major hit but most of his recordings were high quality productions from the Brill Building in New York City. The Drinkard Singers (Cissy Houston, Dee Dee Warwick etc.) are singing in the background. There is a sonic and stylistic similarity to Chuck Jackson and Freddie Scott but the music ... Read More