Ace Records are delighted to reissue Irma Thomas’ classic debut album “Wish Someone Would Care”.
Originally released in 1964, the album title was taken from her big R&B hit single ‘Wish Someone Would Care’ which got to #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1964.
Produced by Eddie Ray and arranged by H.B. Barnum it’s a stone cold soul classic featuring tracks such as ‘Please Send Me Someone To Love’. ‘Straight From The Heart’, ‘Another Woman’s Man’ and ‘Break-A-Way’ that was the B-side to ‘Wish Someone Would Care’.
As well as pressing the album on 180gm vinyl Ace are delighted to feature an interview with Irma discussing this part of her career with writer Garth Cartwright.
Originally released in 1964, the album title was taken from her big R&B hit single ‘Wish Someone Would Care’ which got to #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1964.
Produced by Eddie Ray and arranged by H.B. Barnum it’s a stone cold soul classic featuring tracks such as ‘Please Send Me Someone To Love’. ‘Straight From The Heart’, ‘Another Woman’s Man’ and ‘Break-A-Way’ that was the B-side to ‘Wish Someone Would Care’.
As well as pressing the album on 180gm vinyl Ace are delighted to feature an interview with Irma discussing this part of her career with writer Garth Cartwright.
TRACK LISTING
Side One
1. Wish Someone Would Care
2. I Need Your Love So Bad
3. Without Love (There Is Nothing)
4. Please Send Me Someone To Love
5. Another Woman's Man
6. Sufferin' With The Blues
Side Two
1. Time Is On My Side
2. While The City Sleeps
3. Straight From The Heart
4. I've Been There
5. I Need You So
6. Break-A-Way