Hiroshi Suzuki

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Japanese music critic, specializing in blues and soul. Born March 8, 1948 in Hakodate.

ALBUMS

Lightnin' Hopkins

Blues That Mean Old Twister

2004, CD, Comp, Mono, Copy Prot., RM, Liberty

APPEARANCES +

Send My Baby Back

2023, CD, RE, RM, Octave Lab, Wand,

With Love From The Lovelites

The Fatback Band

Let's Do It Again

The Ingram Kingdom*

The Ingram Kingdom

Ray, Goodman & Brown

Take It To The Limit

The Controllers

Brief Encounter

Get Right Down The Complete 70s Singles And More

The Unreleased Album

Totally Involved

The Independents

The First Time We Met

Loleatta Holloway

2020, CD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

We Dig Good Old Songs

2020, CD, Comp, Ltd, RE, Solid Records (6),

We Dig Groovin'

2020, CD, Comp, Ltd, RM, Solid Records (6),

Have A Little Faith

You Make Me Feel

Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm*

A Black Man's Soul

500 Atlantic R&B/Soul Singles Vol.5 1967-68

2019, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, LVm, Warner Music Japan, Warner Music Japan,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Funk

The Hi Records Singles Collection

Dr. Feelgood And The Interns*

Dr. Feelgood And The Interns

2018, CD, Comp, Mono, Warner Music

Your Tender Lips

2018, CD, Comp, Mono, Warner Music,

That's My Desire

2018, CD, Comp, Mono, Warner Music,

New York Port Authority

Three Thousand Miles From Home

I Gotta Get Home (Can't Let My Baby Get Lonely)

Two Sides Of Laura Lee +3

Dancin' Blues Party

2017, CD, Comp, Ltd, RM, Solid Records (6),

Dancin' Rhythm & Blues Party

2017, CD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

Dancin' Soul Party

2017, CD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

De-liteful And Soulful - Mellow Mover

2017, CD, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, Octave Lab

Brunswick / Dakar Soul Stream Vol. 3

Mighty Body (Hotsy Totsy) / Finders Keepers (2in1) + 1

Ollie Nightingale

Sweet Surrender

De-Liteful And Soulful - Deep Mover

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Southern Soul Deep Collection: Soul Treasures Vol.1 - Natural Brothers

2016, CD, Comp, Solid Records (6)

Southern Soul Deep Collection: Soul Treasures Vol.2 - A Whole Lot Of Soul

2016, CD, Comp, Solid Records (6)

The Crown Heights Affair*

Dreaming A Dream

Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson

Journey To The Land Of...Enchantment

Shout! (Shout It Out)

Once Upon A Dream

The Salsoul Orchestra

2015, CD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

The S.O.S. Band

Alexander O'Neal

Average White Band

Sings Sweet Soul!

Mickey & Sylvia

Brunswick / Dakar Soul Stream Vol. 1: The Sweetest Thing

Brunswick / Dakar Soul Stream Vol. 2: Do The Tighten Up

2014, CD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

2014, CD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

2014, CD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

Best Of Invictus / Hotwax Vol. 1: Killer Shots

2014, CD, Comp, Ltd, RM, Solid Records (6)

Best Of Invictus / Howax Vol. 2: Psycha-Soula-Funkadelic

2014, CD, Comp, Ltd, RM, Solid Records (6)

Willie Mitchell

The Hi Records Single Collection

2014, 2xCD, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, Solid Records (6)

Hi Rarities Vol.2 Funky And Groovy ~ Harlem Shuffle

Billy Butler & Infinity

Hi Rarities Vol.1 - Dancin' And Steppin' - Hitchhike To Heartbreak Road

Soul/Funk/Disco

Hi Rarities Vol. 3 Tender & Mellow-Any Ways The Wind Blows

Soul/Funk/Disco

Hi Rarities Vol. 4 Slow & Deep-Sweetness Ain't Sweet No More

Chairmen Of The Board

Everybody Loves A Winner

Just Enough To Get Me Cool

Let's Make A Deal

Two Hearts Are Better Than One

The Hi Records Singles Collection

Johnny "Guitar" Watson*

Johnny "Guitar" Watson

My Prescription

Stand Up For Love

The Womack "Live"

The Hi Records Single Collection

2013, 2xCD, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, Solid Records (6)

The Hi Records Single Collection

2013, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Solid Records (6)

The Hi Records Single Collection

2013, 2xCD, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, Solid Records (6)

Directions (5) & Directions Band

Can I Change My Mind

Soul Deep Deluxe Edition

2013, 2x CD 7 Sized Gatefold,

The Diddys Featuring Paige Douglas

Agony And Extasy

The Centennial Collection

I'm Gonna Miss You

The Show Must Go On

Marvin Holmes And Justice

Honor Thy Father

Help Us Spread The Message

Uptown Shakedown

2012, CD, Album, Num, Promo, RM, Hi Records

I Can't Take It

Willie Mitchell

Willie Mitchell's Driving Beat

Midnight Believer

Total Explosion

Harrison Kennedy

Willie Mitchell

Women's Love Rights

Sam Cooke = サム・クック*

Tribute To The Lady = トリビュート・トゥ・ザ・レディ

The Impressions

Loving Power / It's About Time

Ace Cannon His Alto Sax*

Live In Cook County Jail

Live At The Regal

This Is Ann Peebles

If This Is Heaven

Bill Black's Combo

Willie Mitchell

The Moanin' Sax Of Ace Cannon

Twistin' The Night Away

Blues Is King +2

Completely Well

His Best - The Electric B.B. King

Willie Mitchell

Sam Cooke = サム・クック*

Ain't That Good News = エイント・ザット・グッド・ニュース

General Johnson

Generally Speaking + 4

The Smith Connection*

James Knight & The Butlers

Willie Mitchell

Willie Mitchell Live

Bill Black's Combo

Bill Black's Beat Goes On

Satisfaction Unlimited

Think Of The Children

Willie Mitchell

It's What's Happenin'

Willie Mitchell

It's Dance-Time With Willie Mitchell

Uptown Shakedown

Indianola Mississippi Seeds

The Handwriting Is On The Wall

My Kind Of Blues

My Girl Josephine

Bill Black's Combo

Turn On Your Love Light

Bill Black's Combo

Plays Tunes By Chuck Berry

Explores Your Mind

Blues On Top Of Blues

Charlie Rich Sings Country & Western

Peace Of Mind (The Best Of Kent And Ronn Recordings)

2011, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

The Centennial Collection

2011, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, RE, RM, Sony Records Int'l,

Come Into These Arms Of Love

Don't Count Me Out (The Fame Recordings Volume 1)

Lookin' For A Love Again

The Reflections

Love On Delivery

Evidence: The Complete Fame Records Masters

The Isley Brothers

Get Into Something

Brother, Brother, Brother

Past, Present And The Futures

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

Winner Takes All

The Isley Brothers

Harvest For The World

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

Between The Sheets

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

Go For Your Guns

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers

The Brief Encounter*

The Brief Encounter

The Isley Brothers

The Brothers: Isley

Teddy Pendergrass

Live! Coast To Coast

Steppin' Stone (The XL & Sounds Of Memphis Story Volume 3)

The Sisters Love

The Isley Brothers

Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You

Welcome To My Room / Midnight Desire

Something To Remember - The Casablanca Sessions

Savoir Faire Plus

The Northern Soul Story Vol. 3&4: Blackpool Mecca /Wigan Casino

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Promo, RM, BMG

Finders Keepers

The Complete Recordings

Wanna Make Love

Terry Huff and Special Delivery

She's Killing Me

I'm In Need Of Love

Save The Children

The Manhattans*

The Lost Soul Gems

Conquer The World: The Lost Soul Of Philadelphia International Records

2007, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

The Northern Soul Story Vol. 1&2: The Twisted Wheel / The Golden Torch

2007, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, Sony Records Int'l

Aretha Franklin

Warm And Tender Love - The Sound Of Earthy Soul

Leonard Julien III

Reflections Of Soul

Little Joe Blue

Southern Country Boy

Quinton Claunch's Hidden Soul Treasures

Super Duper Love

The Soul Of Ike & Tina

Gonna Have A Good Time

A Man Needs A Woman

The Gift Of Love

Memphis Unlimited

Right On Baby (The Crajon Recordings)

2006, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

The Vee-Jay Pop Gospel Collection

2006, CD, Comp, Vee Jay Records, P-Vine Records,

Dreaming Out Of Season

Aretha Franklin

Sparkle (Music From The Warner Bros. Motion Picture)

Roscoe Robinson

Heavenly Soul Music - The Jewel / Paula Recordings

Chuck Armstrong

The Best Of Sam Cooke

Hold On (To Your Dreams)

Into New Dimensions

One Night Stand! At The Harlem Square Club

Gentleman Ruffin

2006, CD Paper Sleeve,

Words Don't Say Enough

Thelma Jones + 2

Special Singles For The Glories A Date With Frankie Gearing

All The Faces Of Buddy Miles

The Ovations Featuring Louis Williams

Goldwax Recordings

Bobby Womack & Brotherhood

Home Is Where The Heart Is

2005, CD Papersleeve, Bonus Tracks,

Stax / Stay In School Don't Be A Drop Out

The Brides Of Funkenstein*

8 For The 80's + 3

Get My Hands On Some Lovin'

2004, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

2004, CD, Album, RE, P-Vine Records,

The Best Of Ballads Melodies

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Sli, Warner Strategic Marketing,

Pop Rock/Classic Rock

Soul Generation Featuring Cliff Perkins

Stop, Look And Listen

2004, CD, Album, P-Vine Records

One-Way Love Affair

Ecstasy, Passion & Pain

Ecstasy, Passion & Pain

The Goldwax Story Volume 2

Princes Of Love

Castles In The Sky

Love Songs & Other Tragedies

The Isley Brothers

The Essential Isley Brothers

Strollin' With Bone

The Best Of AOR Melodies

2003, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Warner Strategic Marketing, Sony Records Int'l

New York Harlem Gospel Singers

Vy Higginsen Presents....Oh,Happy Day The Best Of New York Harlem Gospel

2003, CD, Comp, Promo, EAU Records

The Dynamic Superiors*

The Sky's The Limit

2003, CD, Album, P-Vine Records

Chairmen Of The Board

Bittersweet + 2

Movin' On A Groove - Blues & Soul Situation

A Man Needs A Woman

No More Doggin' (RPM Vee-Jay Years)

2002, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Bingo: The Janus Recordings 1972-1974

Pinetop Perkins / Hubert Sumlin

ノーザン・ソウル・クラシックス　キープ・ザ・フェイス⑥ = The Cream Of Northern Soul: Keep The Faith

The Goldwax Story Volume 1

The Best Of Freddie King (The Shelter Records Years)

Tellin' It Like It Is

The Topics And Friends*

All Good Things

1999, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Funky Blues 1960's-1970's

1999, CD, Album, Comp, P-Vine Records

West Coast Modern Blues 1960's

1999, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

West Coast Modern Blues 1960's Vol. 2

1999, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

West Coast Modern Blues 1960's Vol. 3

1999, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Houston Jump Blues 1950's

1999, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Soul Atchoo!! (Ulfuls 70s R&B Selection)

1999, CD, Comp, Promo, EMI, Capitol Records,

Dancin' With Nobody But You Babe

Mystic Soul From New York City

On The Right Track -The Philly Groove Singles And Unissued Vol.2-

1998, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

Sam Cooke With The Soul Stirrers

Gospel To My Soul

1998, CD, Comp, P-Vine Non Stop,

Big Blues Extravaganza!: The Best Of Austin City Limits

1998, CD, Comp, Sony,

Texas Blues/Memphis Blues/Louisiana Blues

Big Blues Extravaganza!: The Best Of Austin City Limits

Jessie Mae Hemphill

The Temptations

Greatest Hits II

Curtis Mayfield

The Staple Singers

The Vee Jay Gospel Years

1997, CD, Album, Comp, P-Vine Records

Best Blues Masters

1997, CD, Comp, P-Vine Non Stop

Motor City Magic Vol 1 Open The Door To Your Heart

1997, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Lightnin' Slim*

Bad Luck And Trouble: The Complete Excello Singles

1997, 2xCD, Comp, Ltd, RE, P-Vine Records

The Best Of Spinners

I Can't Make It Alone

Get Up And Dance ~ Groove On Malaco 2 Real Voice

1996, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records, Malaco Records

Sam Cooke, The Soul Stirrers

Best Blues Soul Masters Vol.1

1996, CD, Comp, Promo, P-Vine Non Stop,

Alvin Youngblood Hart

Big Mama's Door

Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson

Folk Festival Of The Blues

Long John Hunter

Border Town Legend

The New Lamont Dozier Album - Love And Beauty

Chairmen Of The Board

Soulful Tapestry

Bill Moss And The Celestials

God Has Been So Good

She Wants To Rock

1995, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Rare Takes On Capitol Records

1995, CD, Comp, Mono, Promo, Capitol Records

Oops! Here I Go Again

Big Lucky Carter, Big Amos Patton, Donald Hines*

River Town Blues

Sam Cooke's Night Beat

Ollie Nightingale

I'll Drink Your Bath Water, Baby

Archie Bell & The Drells

Dance Your Troubles Away

Soul/Funk/Disco

Marvin & Johnny

Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee

Johnny Guitar Watson

Philly Groove ~Early Singles~

1994, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

Louisiana Bayou Rockers

1994, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Roots Of Philly Groove Vol. 2

1994, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Curtis Mayfield Song Book Soul Freak Vol.2

1994, CD, Comp, Mono, Promo, Sony,

1994, CD, Comp, Hi Records

Frank Collier Band Featuring Shun Kikuta

1994, CD, Album, Seven Seas

The Best Of Roger Hatcher

Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Somethin' Funny Goin' On

Could It Be Magic

The Impressions

Keep On Pushing

The Best Hits Of Ann Peebles

Stranger In The Sheets

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes*

Wake Up Everybody

The Impressions

People Get Ready

Roscoe Shelton Sings

P-Funk All Stars

Urban Dancefloor Guerillas

Johnny Robinson

Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 1

Welcome To The Cruel World

Howlin' Wolf/Moanin' In The Moonlight

The Impressions

Impressions (+ 1)

The Impressions

1993, CD, Comp, Hi Records

1993, CD, Comp, Mono, Hi Records,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Johnny "Guitar" Watson*

Gonna Hit That Highway - The Complete RPM Recordings

1993, 2xCD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns

Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu

1993, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records, Ace

Precious Soul Meets Groovy Soul Hits

1993, CD, Comp, Mono, Promo, Hi Records

1993, CD, Comp, Mono, Promo, Hi Records

1993, CD, Comp, Hi Records

Willie Clayton & Otis Clay

Chicago Soul Masters

Diamond In The Rough

The Soul Greats Came To Memphis

The Okeh Sessions

The Legacy Of Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller

Okeh Rhythm & Blues

Big Bill Broonzy

Big Bill's Blues

Country Blues/Chicago Blues

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Elmore James & His Broomdusters

The Classic Early Recordings: 1951-1956

Blues Before Sunrise

(Who Is) A Memphis Soul Queen?

Soul Pride (The Instrumentals 1960-1969)

Big Mama Thornton

Hound Dog - The Peacock Recordings

The Alligator Records Christmas Collection

The Belle Album

The O'Jays In Philadelphia

Aretha Franklin

Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um - The Best Of Major Lance

Al Green Is Love

Gets Next To You

Have A Good Time

I'm Still In Love With You

The Fabulous Little Richard

Let's Stay Together

Working On The Blues Vol. 1

1992, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

My Dream Vee-Jay Records 10 Years Of Chicago Street Corner Vol. 3

1992, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

New Orleans Christmas

1992, CD, P-Vine Records

Bob Gaddy & Larry Dale

New York Blues Operators

1992, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Back For A Taste Of Your Love

1992, CD Paper Sleeve,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

The Queen Alone

Trying To Live My Life Without You

Blind Willie McTell

King Of The Blues 7

The Complete Imperial Recordings

John Lee Hooker

Alone - The Specialty Sessions 1948 - 1954

It's Gonna Be Right

James (D-Train) Williams*

Miracles Of The Heart

James D-Train Williams*

The Bottom Line

Process And The Doo Rags

WB Soul Masters 1

Straight From The Heart

I Can't Stand The Rain

Into Something (Can't Shake Loose)

John Lee Hooker

Detroit Stuff - Blues From Hastings Street

1991, CD, Comp, RE, Tri, Gotham, P-Vine Records

Gotham Post-War Country Blues Antholgy

1991, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Certain Kinds Of Weather

Curtis Mayfield

I Had A Good Time

Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson & The Magic Rockers

I Want To Groove With You

1990, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

Sunnyland Slim, J.B. Lenoir

The Mojo Boogie: Original J.O.B./Cobra Recordings

1990, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

Aretha Franklin

Spirit In The Dark

The Great Blues Vocals And Guitar Of T-Bone Walker: His Original 1942-1947 Performances

Aretha Franklin

James Brown & The Famous Flames

I Got The Feelin'

The True Reflection

Where I'm Coming From

Open Invitation

Fantastic Voyage

It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World: Soul Brother #1

Live In Africa '74

Soulful Broadway 1650 Vol. 1 - Wand Deep Soul

1989, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

1989, CD Warner-Pioneer,

Jazz-Funk/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Brief Encounter With Sweet Soul Music

1988, LP, Comp, P-Vine Records

Groovin' Out On Life

1988, LP, Album, Comp, P-Vine Records

It's Raining - Her 14 Minit Sides

1988, LP, Comp, P-Vine Records

More Funky Soul Party

The Otis Redding Story

A Nickel And A Nail - And - Ace Of Spades

Think (About It)

Lattimore Brown

Lattimore Brown

1987, LP, Comp, Sound Stage 7, P-Vine Records

1987, LP, Comp, P-Vine Records, P-Vine Special, Sound Stage 7

Best Of The Soul Children

1987, CD, Comp, Stax

Betty Everett & Jerry Butler

Delicious Together

Sam Cooke At The Copa

The Man And His Music

Is It Because I'm Black

Reach Out / Still Waters Run Deep

Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson

Lover's Holiday

Take It From Me

Golden Bells Of Gospel

1982, LP, Comp, Mono, Promo, P-Vine Special

1980, LP, Comp, Ltd, Victor

1980, LP, Comp, Mono, P-Vine Special

Lightnin' Hopkins

Sings The Blues

Touch Of The Blues

The Staple Singers

スイング・ロウ・スイート・チャリオット = Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Goldwax Collection Vol. 2

1977, LP, Comp, Mono, Goldwax Records, Vivid Sound,

You Got My Mind Messed Up

Spencer Wiggins

Soul City U.S.A.

Jimmy McCracklin

Don't Answer The Door / Best Blues Collection

1976, LP, Comp, Liberty

I Hear You Knocking

1976, LP, Comp, Liberty

New Orleans Bounce Vol. 4 - New Orleans Soul of Ages

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Aretha Franklin = アレサ・フランクリン*

Aretha Now = アレサ・ナウ

I Don't Know What The World Is Coming To

B.B. King & Bobby Bland

Together For The First Time... Live

Don't Have To Worry

The Sound Of Wilson Pickett

John Lee Hooker

Live At Soledad Prison

Blues 1920-40 = RCA ブルースの古典

1971, 3x Vinyl, Box Set,

Delta Blues/Chicago Blues

Windy City Harmonizers: Rarities From Chess Vocal Groups

LP, Comp, Chess, P-Vine Special

Gently Down Your Stream

Homesick James, Ain't Sick No More