Sandy Nelson – Soul Drums

Sandy Nelson – Soul Drums

A driving blend of pounding percussion, infectious grooves, and swinging 1960s rhythm & blues, Soul Drums finds legendary drummer Sandy Nelson delivering a powerful collection of instrumental soul and R&B interpretations packed with energy and dancefloor appeal.

Best known for instrumental drum classics like “Teen Beat” and “Let There Be Drums,” Nelson became one of the most recognisable drummers of the early rock ‘n’ roll era, helping bring percussion to the forefront of popular music. On Soul Drums, he turns his attention to a selection of soul, Motown, funk, and R&B favourites, transforming familiar hits into rhythm-heavy instrumental workouts driven by tight grooves, brass arrangements, and dynamic drumming.

Featuring lively versions of Uptight (Everything’s Alright), Soul Finger, Groovin’, Baby Love, and What I’d Say, the album perfectly captures the vibrant sound of mid-1960s American soul and instrumental pop.

A superb vintage listen for fans of instrumental rock, Hammond grooves, classic R&B, and retro dancefloor sounds.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. Soul Finger
3. Groovin'
4. I'll Go Crazy
5. Tossin' And Turnin'
6. Swamp Beat

Side B

1. The Happy Organ
2. Baby Love
3. Unchain My Heart
4. Shake A Tail Feather
5. What I'd Say
6. Hey, Harmonica Man