album · January 18, 1960

Songs I Love to Sing

Brook Benton

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Brook Benton's 1960 debut, "Songs I Love to Sing," features a selection of standards delivered with his signature vocal warmth. The album showcases his early potential, though it was his subsequent releases that would solidify his place in music history.

• "Songs I Love to Sing" was released on January 18, 1960, by Verve Records.
• The album was released during a period when Benton was beginning to gain recognition for his work in R&B and soul music.
• Verve Records, the label behind this release, was known for its jazz catalog, making Benton's blues and soul-influenced music a somewhat distinctive offering for the label at the time.

Brook Benton was an American singer, known for his deep, resonant bass-baritone voice and his ability to blend R&B, soul, and blues. In 1960, he was establishing himself in the music scene with his unique vocal style.