This 1999 reissue of Callier's 1972 album on Verve has been instrumental in its rediscovery, bringing his unique blend of folk, soul, and jazz to a new generation. The inclusion of "Ordinary Joe" as a single brought his work to wider attention and critical acclaim.
- Originally released in 1972, "Lifetime" was reissued on CD in 1999 by Verve Reissues.
- The album features the track "Ordinary Joe," which became a popular anthem for the acid jazz scene in the 1990s.
- The reissue helped to re-establish Terry Callier's career, leading to further releases and international touring.
Terry Callier was a Chicagoan folk, soul, and jazz singer-songwriter with a distinctive vocal style and a penchant for blending genres. After a period of relative obscurity in the 1980s, his music found a new audience in the 1990s, particularly in the UK acid jazz scene.
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