The Bravest Man In The Universe

Bobby Womack's award-winning album The Bravest Man In The Universe is now available in a new Expanded Edition, that includes unreleased songs from the album sessions with producers Damon Albarn and Richard Russell.

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Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man In The Universe

The Bravest Man In The Universe was recorded at Albarn's Studio 13 in west London and New York's Manhattan Center between October and December 2011. It's Bobby Womack's first album of original material since 1994's Resurrection. Scroll down to see, hear and learn more about Bobby's rich and varied career thus far.

This summer, Bobby Womack will play the UK's Glastonbury Festival and Latitude Festival.

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"I was ostracised from the music community when I was 21 (on marrying Barbra Cooke, Sam Cooke's widow). I feel like after 45 years Damon has welcomed me back in." Bobby Womack

"I've listened to Bobby a lot - I've played some of his tracks on repeat for entire nights, so I've spent quite a lot of time absorbing his spirit. We haven't rushed into anything." Damon Albarn

"Bobby's musical history is so spectacular that it was hard to believe how free of ego he is, and how open to new ideas. But Bobby seemed to relish the opportunity to make something modern and original, and embraced and encouraged the use of unusual beats and sounds." Richard Russell

What follows is a whirlwind trip back through Bobby Womack's extraordinary life and career. It features excerpts from his autobiography Midnight Mover, personal photos and videos of some of the many musical masterpieces that Bobby has helped create. These are just a few highlights, for a fuller picture please read Midnight Mover...

- 2013
The Jonathan Ross Show 23-03-2013
- 2013
Bobby Womack: Across 110th Street
- 2013
It's Been A Long Night
- 2012
Love Is Gonna Lift You Up (Live on the BBC Hootenanny)
- 2012
Clash Cover shoot
- 2012
Stupid (live on C a Vous)
- 2012
Q Album of the year
- 2012
Pitchfork's The Bravest Man Session
- 2012
Bobby, Damon & Richard discuss working together for Pitchfork
- 2012
Later...With Jools Holland
- 2012
Bobby, Damon and Lana sing Dayglo Reflection on Le Grand Journal

LE GRAND JOURNAL du 28/09/12 - La Suite avec Bobby Womack, Damon Albarn, Lana del Rey
- 2012
Bobby and band in NYC
- 2012
6Music Session
- 2012
21st September - Bobby Womack plays live with his band (Damon Albarn, Richard Russell and friends) on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
- 2012
Bobby Womack plays live with his band (Damon Albarn, Richard Russell and friends) at the Apple Store on Prince St, NYC at 6:45pm, Tuesday, September 18.
- 2012
Experience the interactive music video for The Bravest Man In The Universe on your mobile device at

www.bravestman.com
- 2012
Friday June 15 - Album Signing at Amoeba Hollywood
- 2012
Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man In The Universe Released 11th (UK) / 12th (US) June 2012
- 2012
Bobby Womack - Dayglo Reflection (feat. Lana Del Rey)
- 2012
Bobby Womack - Deep River
- 2012
Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man In The Universe
- 2012
Bobby records 'The Bravest Man In The Universe LP' in London and New York with Damon Albarn and Richard Russell
- 2012
Bobby Womack - Please Forgive My Heart
The first song from Bobby's 27th studio album, The Bravest Man In The Universe is released. The song is co-produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell.
Buy 'Please Forgive My Heart' from iTunes
- 2010
Gorillaz ft Bobby Womack & Mos Def - Stylo

Bobby works with Damon Albarn on his Gorillaz project, singing on the albums The Fall and Plastic Beach.
- 2009
Bobby is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.
- 2009
Bobby's 1968 cover of California Dreamin' is used as the main musical theme in Andrea Arnold's acclaimed film, Fish Tank.
- 1997
Quentin Tarantino reprises Bobby's 1973 hit Across 110th Street for the title theme to his movie Jackie Brown starring Bobby's former girlfriend Pam Grier.
- 1993
Bobby meets Jody Laba. The couple have two boys, Cory and Jordan.
- 1989
Todd Rundgren - For The Want Of A Nail
With vocals by Bobby Womack.
- 1986
Rolling Stones - Harlem Shuffle
With backing vocals by Bobby Womack.
- 1984
The Poet II is released (the only soul album to ever top the NME Critics’ Poll)
- 1981
Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely Now
Taken from Bobby's album Poet.
- 1978
Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy
The riff from this song was borrowed from Bobby's 1975 hit, If You Want My Love (Put Something Down On It).
- 1976
"Record industry people don't understand people who create. They'll say 'We've gotta get you a room and a piano and see how many songs you can turn out in a day.' But it doesn't work like that. You can't put your feelings on a time schedule." Bobby Womack, from an NME interview in 1976.
- 1976
George Benson - Breezin'
Written by Bobby Womack.
- 1976
Bobby meets and in December marries Regina Banks.
- 1974
Bobby meets Ronnie Wood and joins The Faces on their last tour.
- 1975
Bobby Womack - If You Want My Love (Put Something Down On It)
Taken from Bobby's album Anthology.
The riff from this song was borrowed by Rod Stewart for Da Ya Think I'm Sexy
- 1973
Bobby Womack - Harry Hippie
Hippie Written by Bobby about his brother, Harry. Taken from Bobby's album, Understanding.
- 1973
Bobby Womack & Peace - Across 110th Street
Title song from the soundtrack, written and performed by Bobby.
- 1972
"I keep living life as it's dealt to me. Sometimes, it's not dealt 100 percent. Sometimes it's dealt on the low 30s." Bobby Womack
- 1971
Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz
Released posthumously. Recorded with Bobby Womack.
- 1971
Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
Features Bobby Womack on guitar.
- 1970
"As soon as Janis saw my car she was knocked out. She whistled. 'Jesus Christ, how did you get a fucking car like this? This is a fucking sharp ride.' We rode a couple of streets while she fixed a tune in her head then started singing. A line just spilled out. 'Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz…'"Bobby Womack (from Midnight Mover)
Janis Joplin died the day after she recorded Mercedes Benz with Bobby. He was the last person to see her alive, or last but one. Her dealer saw her last.
- 1970
"My wife is packing a .32 pistol. It was the first thing I saw. It came around the corner, followed by her. And she came fast. Yelling. And I mean yelling. 'Bobby, you son of a bitch. You bastard.' I didn't wait for the rest. She was mad as hell.'" Bobby Womack (from Midnight Mover)
In 1970 Bobby and Barbara divorce.
- 1969
Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
Features Bobby Womack on guitar.
- 1968
Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man
Features Bobby Womack on guitar.
- 1968
Bobby Womack - California Dreamin'
In 1968 Bobby released his album Fly Me To The Moon, which included his classic version of The Mamas And The Papas' California Dreamin'.
- 1968
Wilson Pickett - I'm A Midnight Mover
Written by Bobby Womack.
- 1967
Ray Charles - In The Heat Of The Night
Title song from the Oscar-winning film starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger.
Features Bobby Womack on guitar.
- 1967
Bobby Womack - Trust Me
Bobby Womack's first solo release.
- 1967
Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
Features Bobby Womack on guitar.
- 1967
Aretha Franklin - (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman
Features Bobby Womack on guitar.
- 1964
"Sam had charisma and a very special way to get into people's hearts through his songs and his music. But Sam wasn't just a singer, he was a leader, and he was getting ready to shake things up, to raise the consciousness of the world and stop prejudice." Bobby Womack (from Midnight Mover)
Sam Cooke is shot dead by Bertha Franklin in a Los Angeles motel. Four months later Bobby marries Cooke's widow, Barbara.
- 1964
The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
The Rolling Stones score their first US no 1 with a cover of The Valentinos, It's All Over Now, written by Bobby Womack.
- 1962
The Valentinos - Lookin' For A Love
The Valentinos score their first hit.
- 1962
Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
Features Bobby Womack on guitar.
- 1961
Sam Cooke sets up SAR Records in Los Angeles and signs the Womack Brothers, who later become The Valentinos. Bobby also begins to work as a guitarist and songwriter.
- 1953
Taking after their gospel-singing father, Womack and his four brothers Friendly, Jr., Cecil, Harry and Curtis formed The Womack Brothers and began touring the gospel circuit. They meet Sam Cooke when the Womack Brothers open for Cooke's band The Soul Stirrers.
- 1944
"We came up very poor. My kids have had a much better life than I'd ever thought of livin'." Bobby Womack
Bobby Dwayne Womack born Cleveland, Ohio.