"My manager was Buddy Glee, who put me together with Mike Curb, and was basically the idea to bring some soul to the label and bring something different to the label besides the Hank Williams situation"

In this quote, Solomon Burke is discussing his experience dealing with his manager, Buddy Glee, and music manufacturer Mike Curb. He discusses that Glee was the one who linked him with Curb and had the concept to bring a new sound to the label. This brand-new noise was meant to add some soul and diversity to the label, which at the time was primarily concentrated on artists like Hank Williams. By working with Curb and Glee, Burke had the ability to bring his unique design and talent to the label, ultimately adding a brand-new measurement to the music being produced.