Booker T. Averheart - Heart 'n Soul [Soultex]

Mr. Averheart, who passed away at the age of 71 in 2004, was born in Richland, Texas. He later lived in Corsicana and the city he is most identified with, Dallas, Texas. He fought in World War II, was a licensed pilot, and owned a motel in Dallas. He was, you could say, kind of a Black version of Howard Hughes without some of the eccentricities and excess. Averheart, a bassist who was possibly named after Booker T. Washington, was also a philanthropist. He recorded the last record ever released on the Soultex label.

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[RainBeauRhyder]

Just watched the show South Dallas Pop on channel 13, PBS last night all about SoulTex Records and it's foundersm and the South Dallas Funk/Pop Festival that took place after Woodstock '69, and the Texas Music Festival. Great show, and my admiration is extended to all the musicians involved! Thank you for posting this!

[starrdub]

Amazing.

[funkonwax]

Awesome Track!!!

Deep Funk Classic!!!

[stOOpid68]

sick tune!! =D

how come Ive never heard this gem b4??

killer!!

Lee

Liverpool Mods.

[hamanpatel]

I recently found out that Mr. Averheart passed away, rest his soul. My farther purchased the Averheart motel in the mid 80's when i was 16 and had fond memories of him. And\now I realize that he was one cool cat. will be missed dearly.