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"February is the month designated for the celebration of the contributions of African Americans to society. I especially wanted to pay homage to a great civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. by dedicating a record to him. I've done a little research to see what music inspired a man so great, and in my studies, I found that there were about 25 songs he wanted to hear either in his hotel before he spoke or during the event at which he was scheduled to share.
Of the 25 songs I selected 10 to try and put an updated RSVP touch to it. If Dr King were alive today, These songs would definitely be on his playlist. So please enjoy the King's List, which include quotes from some musicians of his era and some of my contemporaries, those who are continually impacted by Dr King's dream of unity and the harmony of mankind."
-Robert Sput Searight
King’s List is a tribute to the life and legacy of MLK Jr., a freedom preacher who enjoyed performances by iconic musicians during the Civil Rights Movement. The album is a collection of spirituals and anthems reimagined to connect audiences of all ages to the memory of Dr. King and the treasure of freedom for all humanity.
King’s List features a solid roster of Dallas area musicians and special guests. Dallas matriarch and founder of God’s Property Linda Searight, Candy and Peaches West, Snarky Puppy bandmates Mark Lettieri, Corey Henry, Louis Cato and Shaun Martin are all present. Daniel Jones, Phil Lassiter, Cyfa Fix, and more join in. Highlighting these performances are an appearance by the Kids Choir, a glowing reminder of the solid foundation of the Dallas community and their basis of faith and care for each generation - a quality often missing in today’s scattered world.
Between tracks are spoken word interludes from Terence Blanchard, Kim Burrell, Dennis Chambers, and Rose Mckinney expressing their take on the life and legacy of Dr. King.
Produced by Terrace Martin and Robert ‘Sput’ Searight, King’s List plays as a poignant tribute, complete with solid performances and relevant voices that speak of the need for Dr. King’s message to endure and resonate.
released February 5, 2021
Balm in Giliead Drums - Sput Keys - Cory Henry and Sput Gtr - Mike Clowes
Bass - MonoNeon
bgvs - Rachella Searight
Lead - Danetra Moore
He's Got the Whole World Piano - Linda Searight Gtr - Joseph Haynes
Kids Choir - Robert Searight lll, Dillon Jones,
Cora Stanley, Kobi Stanley,
Brianna Alexander, Miles Carter, Lalah Carter, Skylar Searight , Tylar Searight, Kennedi McClure,
Brenton Boogie Lockett, Zadrian Jones
Down By the Riverside
Drums - Jaelun Washington/Lamont Taylor
Tube - DeMarcus Walker
Trombones - James Wallace/Malcom Robertson/Antone Amalbert/Gaika James
Trumpets - Willie Roy/Thadeuss Ford/Jerial Carter/Leo Seanz
Lead - Shaun Martin
Tambourine/vocals - Sput
Wade in the Water Drums - Sput
Bass - AJ Brown
Gtr - Mark Lettieri Keys - Sput Vocals - Candy West ,Peaches West
Just a Closer Walk Piano - Steve Lewis Harmonica - Fred Yonnet Trumpet - Phil Lassitor Singers - The Searights
Gotta Make 100
Drums - Sput
Bass - Darryl Freeman
Gtr - Tim Mole
Keys - Sput
Rhodes - Doobie Powell
Lead Vocal - Doobie Powell
BVGS - Jennifer Williams
Sax - Keith Anderson
Choir - Eric Berdine and the Messengers
Lift Every Voice
Lead Vocal - D Shon Myers
Bgvs - Aisha Searight
Orchestra - Arts Magnet Orchestral Ensemble
Conductor - Roy Cotton
Joshua fit the Battle Piano - Monya Logan Vocals - New Arts Six Lead Vocal - Linda Searight
What's Really Goin On? Bass - Louis Cato
Guitar - Chris Payton Drums - Calvin Rodgers Keys - Stanley Glenn Vocals - B Slade Rhodes/moog - Nigel Hall
Young Gifted and Black Drums - Lamont Taylor Bass - AJ Brown Guitar - Eric Walls
Organ - Daniel Jones
Aux Keys - Daniel Jones Rhodes/Piano - Sput Lead Vocal - Tommy Young West
Change gone Come
Drums - Sput
Bass & Guitars - Jarius J Mo Mozee
Whirly - Sput
Sax - Keith Anderson
Organ - Mike Burrell
Lead Vocal - Keite Young
When a Black Man's Blue Drums - Sput
Bass - MonoNeon
Sax - Shelly Carroll Gtr - Allen Cato
Keys - Sput
Vocals - Rachella Searight Rap - Cyfa Fix