Stubborn Persistent Illusions

"Don't Give Up on Love is a joyous miracle, and hopefully not the last one to come from this remarkable "newcomer." Whatever Don Bryant's been taking, we could all use a dose." - pastemagazine.com

Recorded in honour of his wife of 43 years, the soul legend Ann Peebles, this is Don's first release in decades.

On 'Don't Give Up On Love,' Don is joined by multiple generations of Memphis studio legends, including Hi Rhythm Section members Charles Hodges (organ), Archie "Hubbie" Turner (keyboard) and Howard Grimes (drums), Joe Restivo (guitar), and Scott Bomar (bass). Marc Franklin and Art Edmaiston, both of the Gregg Allman Band, contributed horns. The album was produced by Scott Bomar and Bruce Watson and tracked by Adam Hill at Bomar's Electraphonic Recording studio in Memphis.

With an intrepid musical style informed by his church upbringing, Don Bryant first found success with his vocal group the Four Kings. After that group split, he was taken under the wing of Hi Records legend Willie Mitchell. Don started off singing lead for Willie's live band, but soon found himself releasing a full length album on Hi and writing songs for the likes of Solomon Burke, Albert King, Etta James and many more.

But Don Bryant's biggest hits came when, in 1970, he was linked up with Hi Records artist Ann Peebles. The two penned the classic "I Can't Stand the Rain" and many others before marrying in 1974. They toured together regularly for decades and are married to this day. Following a stroke in 2012, Peebles retired from performing and Don found himself at home for the first extended period in many years, affording him the time to return to the studio and commence the sessions that would become 'Don't Give Up On Love'.

Double 180gram Gatefold vinyl includes etching on Side Four, 12x24 art print poster and download.