The 1973 album "Relating" finds Bell shifting to a more polished, horn-driven soul sound, moving away from the rawer Memphis sound he helped define. Though not as widely celebrated as his earlier Stax work, the album showcases Bell's enduring vocal talents and songwriting.
- "Relating" was produced by Steve Cropper, Bell's longtime collaborator at Stax.
- The album features a prominent horn section, arranged by Charles Smith, which was a departure from Bell's earlier, sparser productions.
- "Relating" was the first album Bell released after leaving Stax Records and signing with Poem Records.
William Bell is an American soul singer, songwriter, and producer from Memphis, Tennessee, best known for his work on Stax Records in the 1960s and 70s. By 1973, Bell was a decade into his recording career, having already charted with hits like "You Don't Miss Your Water" and "Everybody Loves My Baby."
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