William Hart Strecker
Keep on Lovin'
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William Hart Strecker is a soulful singer/songwriter, who performs rhythm&blues, in the genre of Joe Cocker and Eric Clapton.
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- 1 Hard to Hide
- 2 Little Bit of Faith
- 3 Try a Little Tenderness
- 4 Keep on Lovin'
- 5 Blinded
- 6 Fool for Love
- 7 Something Good
- 8 One of a Kind
- 9 Over the Rainbow
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William Hart Strecker-Modern Rhythm and Blues Originally from Long Island,New York, Strecker has been writing songs and performing for most of his life.
He trained in classical music in high school, and won numerous awards in New York state.
By age 19, he became disillusioned with the classical world, and went on to form his own band, playing country, blues, and r&b.
Always a step away from stardom, his band New Hope, released a single which lead to a tour of the U.S.
After the break-up of that band, he formed The Bill Strecker Band, and while playing gigs in Florida, met his wife Peggy.
The two decided to head to London and do some recording on their own.
After about a year in the U.K., they returned home, wrote songs together, and William played clubs in New York as a solo act.
He studied Landscape Design, after tiring of playing the bar scene for so many years.
He started his own Landscape-Construction business, which proved to be a great success.
But a near-fatal car accident would change the course of his life.
He was injured so badly, he had to re-learn how to walk, talk and eat.
It was during his rehabilitation that he realized that as much as he loved the career he had built for himself, something was missing from his life.
He wanted to see if the magic of writing and performing music was still there.
He got back into music, while still running his landscaping business full-time.
He recorded his cd," Keep On Lovin", with some of the best musicians on the planet.
And you can hear the wealth of experience and his great joy of music in his soulful vocals.
You'll hear influences like Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Otis Redding.
I'm sure you will agree, that he still has the spirit and the magic of music, and like him, you'll be thrilled that he's back.
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Caught his new CD release show at the Cutting Room in NYC OUTSTANDING!
author: STANLEY SZOSTEK, Producer, Keyhole Productions"I caught William Hart Strecker's new CD release show at the Cutting Room on 24th St. in NYC. He had the crowd eating out of his hand. The Band was tight and made-up of some of the finest musicians around. A special note of mention to the multi-talented Chris Eminizer for his arranging and composing par excellence. Strecker's original material was rocking and soulful. He was into the audience and they were into him. Expect to hear great things. William Hart Strecker and his Band are a must see."
a must for any lover of the blues
author: Brenda Brownafter purchasing this cd for myself I purchased other copies for friends and family members. this cd is must for anyone who loves the blues. can't wait for his next cd.
Soulful/seductive/ Hits the spot
author: GaynorA very bluesy/soulful offering from a great vocalist with an excellent tight band in support. Hard To Hide is a treat, Try A Little Tenderness is very soulful and sexy, Keep On Lovin' upbeat and lively. Kept hearing many influences in the voice from Michael Bolton/the soul greats to Walter Trout and George Thorogood. Over The Rainbow....a joy. Thanks for that pearl. Glad I found you.
The CD that Bill Strecker has put together is a raw and blue masterpiece
author: Jim NedThe CD Bill Strecker has put together is a diverse blend of raw blues, with real horns by the way, and soulful rock. It is truly refreshing to hear tunes ranging from Hard to Hide to a rock standard in One Of A Kind. For someone who appreciates cover songs, pop open a beer, turn the volume up and relish, Tell Something Good. You'll love it!
eclectic background, combined with magnificent musicians result in soulful music
author: Jeff HornerStrecker has combined his talents and broad musical experience, from Asleep at the Wheel to Quincey Jones, with a star-studded band of Drew Zingg, Joey Stann, Peter Valentine and a host of others to perform a soulfull collection of hits. "Over the Rainbow" is sung as it was meant to be sung, in the spirit of Judy Garland....my wife and I tear-up every time we hear it. Highly recommended cd. Can't wait for Strecker's next ofering.
some classic sounds from a man whos been around
author: High Times LoungeThe variety on styles on this album shows that Bill Strecker has defenitely picked it up a notch since his sebatical. Tasteful covers and rocking originals show for a great produced piece. The song Something good is defenitely a favorite...too much soul. Cant wait to see what he comes up with next. High Times Lounge...south florida funk band
Soulful,lovely,easy to enjoy
author: Mal And Susi HermeleMelodic sounds that send pleasure to the soul- Interpretation of "Over the Rainbow" brought warmth to my heart-always one of my favorites- Bill's renditions of old classics and his own songs a joy to listen to!
when the spirit is there the magic is transformed to those who can hear
author: NbpantirerKeep on Lovin is an example of the power of music. Soulful, spiritual, and easy to fall into. It does what music is supposed to do. Enjoy and enlighten. The rendition of Try a little tenderness, is a seduction of the voice and heart. Musically the rendition is tight and spirtually the track is as loose as it gets. I reccommend this CD highly and haven't been able to take it out of the victrolla. Kudos to Bill Strecker and his delightful talents.