Charles Wright
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| Webpage: http://www.expressyourself.net |
| Location: Fullerton, CA, USA |
| Description: High Maintenance Woman, the
re-release of a 12-track CD of blues, filled
soul from Charles Wright of the legendary
Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band! |
Biography: Charles Wright possesses one of
the most distinctive voices in modern music
history. He is a renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist
whose moniker on the international music
landscape is as deep as the Grand Canyon
and serves as a true barometer for timeless
music for future generations.
A restless audience is inspired just listening
to the explosive baseline on “Express
Yourself,” his 1971 marquee hit. And
for the incurable romantics, his 1968 classic
“Loveland” is the anthem that
keeps lovers floating on a natural high.
Charles’ career began when he left
his A&R post at Delphi Records and started
the band Charles Wright and the Wright Sounds.
The group then exploded onto the LA nightclub
scene with a unique sound that grabbed the
attention of industry movers-and-shakers.
Charles quickly became one of LA’s
most sought after session musicians, backing
up the likes of Bill Cosby. This association
led to the band’s 1967 deal with Warner
Bros. Records as The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm
Band. The band became the label’s first
successful R&B group.
Charles’ music has touched a chord
with nearly everyone: Companies such as Chrysler,
Nike, Hanes, and Burger King use “Express
Yourself” to advertise their products.
And TV, radio, film, and sports franchises
borrow “Express Yourself” to
promote their many events. Television shows
like Good Morning America, I Hate Chris and
American Idol Rewind have anxiously showcased
the tune to millions.
Charles Wright’s mark on music history
and the rich legacy that he established is
one that is time-tested and is one that will
flourish indefinitely.
By Phil Brown
(See full bio & discography at www.ExpressYourself.net) |
Press Release:
A Million $ Worth of Memories Records is
proud to announce the re-release of “High
Maintenance Woman” by Charles Wright
Charles Wright’s “High Maintenance
Woman” is back by popular demand with
the re-release of this 12 track disc, which
originally reached the surface in 2003. It’s
all about the blues from the soul legend
who is responsible for forming The Watts
103rd Street Rhythm Band, makers of the classic
hits “Express Yourself,” “Loveland,”
“Do Your Thing,” and more.
In addition to Charles’ gritty, bluesy
melodies, the “High Maintenance Woman”
CD is loaded with tracks featuring real musicians
and not machines. Get ready for a blues feast
with cuts like “See Saw Woman,”
“Back Door Man,” “Reconsider
Baby” and of course the title track,
“High Maintenance Woman.” Charles
is currently planning a new funk release
for 2011 and he has many other projects on
deck. Fans can also get a daily dose of “Express
Yourself” as it continues to be a mainstay
on commercial television in ad campaigns
by Coffee Mate, U Draw, Good Morning America,
Kohls, Federal Express and more. www.ExpressYourself.net
A Million $ Worth Of Memories Records c.
2009 ASCAP |
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Charles Wright Live @ The Ford Theatre
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