http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.21838&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fbig-al-downing%2Fplaylists.rssDowning is an interesting and overlooked figure in Rock'n'Roll history. A black, piano playing singer who is as at home with Rockabilly and country as he is with blues and R&B, Downing has a big, versatile voice and a seeming ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard. His material sounds consistently inspired, with tough, hard rocking arrangements and pounding piano. The closest comparison is really and amped up Smash Records era Charlie Rich. - Tom HeymanClassic R&Ben720Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:21:02 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.21838&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fbig-al-downing%2Fplaylists.rss Downing is an interesting and overlooked figure in Rock'n'Roll history. A black, piano playing singer who is as at home with Rockabilly and country as he is with blues and R&B, Downing has a big, versatile voice and a seeming ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard. His material sounds consistently inspired, with tough, hard rocking arrangements and pounding piano. The closest comparison is really and amped up Smash Records era Charlie Rich. - Tom Heyman http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30603856&variant=play&rws=%2Fbig-al-downing%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:54:54 -0700 Playlists Featuring Big Al Downing on Rhapsody Online 30603856 ply.30603856 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30603856&variant=play&rws=%2Fbig-al-downing%2Fplaylists.rss