First Listen: The 8th Day’s Melvin Davis returns with “Double” the power

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    Classic soul music fans no doubt remember the great early 70s soul group The 8th Day, which had the fantastic smash “You’ve Got To Crawl Before You Walk.” The voice behind that and the group’s other hits was Melvin Davis, who also went on to write songs for other soul greats like Johnny Taylor and work as a popular session drummer.

    After a long time out of the spotlight, Melvin Davis is back with a brand new album and that one of a kind voice. Double or Nothing is the name of the album and the hot first single, a slice of classic soul that should have SoulTrackers salivating. 

    Classic soul music fans no doubt remember the great early 70s soul group The 8th Day, which had the fantastic smash “You’ve Got To Crawl Before You Walk.” The voice behind that and the group’s other hits was Melvin Davis, who also went on to write songs for other soul greats like Johnny Taylor and work as a popular session drummer.

    After a long time out of the spotlight, Melvin Davis is back with a brand new album and that one of a kind voice. Double or Nothing is the name of the album and the hot first single, a slice of classic soul that should have SoulTrackers salivating. 

    Melvin sends special greetings to SoulTrackers: Love, truth and victory to my friends and fans! Every song I write is a personal, an experience, a question, an answer, a hope, a dream, a wish or a prayer.  40 years ago I wrote a song that was actually a gift to me that contains all of the above and more.  It is my pleasure to share this with you and the world.  Double or Nothing!
    Detroit Soul Ambassador, Melvin Davis 

    We’re proud to be premiering the song “Double or Nothing” as our newest SoulTracks First Listen. Check it out below and welcome back a master!

    World Premiere First Listen
    Melvin Davis – “Double or Nothing”