First Listen: Chubby Tavares returns with "Starry" single

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    (May 14, 2022) Soul music fans have been following the legendary family group Tavares for a half century, and most of that act’s hits featured the smooth leads of Chubby Tavares. Over the past decade, Chubby has fashioned a solo career in addition to his touring with his brothers.

    Now as we get ready for Chubby’s fourth solo album, we get a sneak peek with “If It’s Written In The Stars,” penned by legendary songwriter Preston Glass and British soul man David Nathan. It arrives in stores on May 20.

    A tasty midtempo, “Written” features a cool, guitar-led groove that could fit on both adult soul and contemporary jazz stations.

    Check out “If It’s Written In The Stars” below, and welcome Chubby Tavares back to SoulTracks.

    Chubby Tavares
    “If It’s Written In The Stars”

    (May 14, 2022) Soul music fans have been following the legendary family group Tavares for a half century, and most of that act’s hits featured the smooth leads of Chubby Tavares. Over the past decade, Chubby has fashioned a solo career in addition to his touring with his brothers.

    Now as we get ready for Chubby’s fourth solo album, we get a sneak peek with “If It’s Written In The Stars,” penned by legendary songwriter Preston Glass and British soul man David Nathan. It arrives in stores on May 20.

    A tasty midtempo, “Written” features a cool, guitar-led groove that could fit on both adult soul and contemporary jazz stations.

    Check out “If It’s Written In The Stars” below, and welcome Chubby Tavares back to SoulTracks.

    Chubby Tavares
    “If It’s Written In The Stars”