Richard Turgeon has been crossing musical borders after initially establishing himself as a roots-rocking popster – and attaining success in doing so. The San Francisco Bay-area singer, songwriter and multi-dimensional instrumentalist’s current download single, “Wanna Make Love,” channels the sounds of smooth and sexy soul with polish and presence.
Joined by bassist Ron Guensche and keyboardist Tommy Carmine, Richard Turgeon sings his heart out on this seductive sentiment, turning in a performance deserving of a standing ovation. A tightly chiseled arrangement, supplemented by a creamy chorus of ooh-ing and ah-ing, a hint of swinging jazz rhythms, butter-melting melodies and a steamy guitar solo are the principals “Wanna Make Love” is powered by.
Richard Turgeon really has what it takes to craft genuine soul music, so how wonderful it would be to hear more songs along the lines of “Wanna Make Love” from him. There’s always an audience for a good soul tune, especially of the red-hot romantic kind.
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