Greats like Sam Cooke and and Jackie Wilson were a bit before my time, but I'm developing a deeper appreciation for the R&B sound of the 50s and the early 60s through new comer James Hunter.

After hearing an NPR interview with James, I've been grooving to the retro sound of People Gonna Talk. Apparently, he's not a new comer, having toured extensively in Europe and appearing on stage with greats like Van Morrison.

He's a clever songwriter with a smooth voice and catchy guitar licks. Start those toes 'a tappin' today, listen to a few songs in their entirety and check out this nifty little video clip. Be prepared to be surprised by the accent :)