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(Max & Mello’s Architects of Soul)
Episode 23: Bobby Womack: The Architect of Resilience 💪🎙️🎸
Join Max Soul & Mello Soul as they dive into the tumultuous, brilliant career of Bobby Womack—the titan who built the bridge between gritty Southern Soul and modern R&B. Womack's life is a masterclass in creative survival and business savvy for every artist today!
We break down his essential lessons and monumental career pivots:
• 1️⃣ Core Impact & Authenticity: Womack's "Bridge" role and why his raw, imperfect voice is the blueprint for vulnerability over polished perfection.
• 2️⃣ The Business Pivot & Scandal 💸: How he turned the notorious Sam Cooke scandal into his greatest opportunity by pivoting to songwriting and learning the power of the Royalty Check.
• 3️⃣ The Guitar & Funk Bridge 🌉: The wild story of his upside-down guitar and how that unique flaw defined the Funk sound for Stax and Sly Stone.
• 4️⃣ Longevity & The Comeback 👑: His triumphant 1980s return proving that sticking to authentic Soul will always triumph over chasing trends.
• 5️⃣ Final Takeaways: Mastering multi-skill mastery and creative adaptation for career longevity.
Womack’s grit teaches us that resilience and emotional truth are the greatest building blocks of lasting Soul music. We unpack how these lessons are guiding us and our peers in shaping today's New Vibe.
Max & Mello's Architects of Soul' isn't just a podcast – it's an experience. Join the conversation. Learn something new. Feel the music like never before."so come along for the ride” ✨
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