AMG Review of Heart & Soul

Bill Dahl
All Music Guide

The Biharis harbored dreams of crossing the rich-voiced King over into the pop market during the '50s, trying him out on some rather limp ballads. Many of those outings turn up on this collection -- the king of the blues croons "On My Word of Honour" and "My Heart Belongs to You" like a refugee from the Platters... Fortunately..."Story from My Heart and Soul," "Lonely and Blue," and the delicious "Sneakin' Around" sport a more edifying mix of blues and balladry.