Baby Huey is the quintessential lost soul hero. Taking his name from the animated duck of the late 40's, the indiana-born singer's story is littered with tradgedy, substance abuse and remarkable music. Weighing in at a mighty 350lbs (rising to 400 around his premature death from a heart attack at the age of 26 in October 1970), Huey cut his teeth on the mid-'60's Chicago soul scene, but in 1969 met Curtom boss Curtis Mayfield, who was impressed with the young singer's vocal range (think mid-way between Howard Tate's depth and Sam Cookes ability to fly). Subsequent recording sessions saw Huey - real name James Ramey - delve further into rampant heroin addiction, which led to his death prior to the album The Living Legend's 1971 release. ...show more

Baby Huey is the quintessential lost soul hero. Taking his name from the animated duck of the late 40's, the indiana-born singer's story is littered with tradgedy, substance abuse and remarkable music. Weighing in at a mighty 350lbs (rising to 400 around his premature death from a heart attack at the age of 26 in October 1970), Huey cut his teeth on the mid-'60's Chicago soul scene, but in 1969 met Curtom boss Curtis Mayfield, who was impressed with the young singer's vocal range (think mid-way between Howard Tate's depth and Sam Cookes ability to fly). Subsequent recording sessions saw Huey - real name James Ramey - delve further into rampant heroin addiction, which led to his death prior to the album The Living Legend's 1971 release.

Today it is a sort after slice of psychedelic soul, defined by a stunning cover of Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come, which boasts a clear afro-delic Sly Stone influence during it's nine minute-plus exposition.. ...show less