Louis Howard
Louis Howard was active in the Fort Worth area with his own band – variously
called the Charms, Red Hearts and others – from the late 50s until
the mid 60s. Although they started as an R & B outfit they made the transition
to soul styles pretty well, but like so many acts they made their living
as a working band in the various clubs and by acting as opening act and occasional
backing to bigger artists coming to Texas on tour. So Howard’s recorded
output is small, but there are some fine sides amongst them. Comin’ Home is
a very good ballad indeed, with some tasteful organ figures and subdued horns. “I’m
Going To Miss You” is a early soul duet with Arthur Noiel, who I presume
was a featured singer with the band, and who also cut solo for Brownfield.
Simple but quite effective.
But the best soul 45 Howard cut is the great
deep
Please
Forgive Me. Love that muted trumpet in front of
a horn section that’s much more forward in the mix, and the guitarist
(Howard himself?), plays some fine riffs as well. Louis Howard wasn’t
the greatest vocalist in the world – his range was too limited for
one thing – but on this dics at least his emotional impact makes its
mark. It may not be a coincidence that this disc was cut in Miami using Frank
Williams' Rocketeers.
Discography
You're too much / I've got the feeling ~ IMPACT 4074
I'm going to miss you / I want to love you ~ IMPACT 5003 (duet with Arthur Noiel)
Do as you please / Comin'
home ~ CHARM 1001
I'm a happy man / Please
forgive me ~ BRONZE 108
Thanks to Jeff Lemlich for extra info.