Steven Tyler Unveils “Brown Sugar” Cover For Muscle Shoals Sound Tribute Album

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You may recall that Steven Tyler previously revealed he had recorded a cover of the classic Rolling Stones track “Brown Sugar.” Now, he’s finally unveiled the cover, which will be featured on an upcoming star-studded album honoring the song’s birthplace, FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

In the wake of FAME studios founder Rick Hall’s passing back in January, it’s been revealed that a slew of music legends and rockers including Tyler, Willie Nelson, Grace Potter, Chris Stapleton and more have teamed up with Hall’s son Rodney Hall and producer Keith Stegall to re-record songs paying tribute to the Muscle Shoals sound. It’s all for the upcoming compilation “Muscle Shoals… Small Town, Big Sound,” which honors the late Rick Hall and celebrates the legendary studio’s 60th anniversary. Hear Tyler’s tribute to the right along with a trailer for the new album.

• A cut of the proceeds from record sales will benefit the GRAMMY Foundation and the Muscle Shoals Music Foundation. Tyler’s “Brown Sugar” cover is available as an instant download for fans who pre-orderthe album starting today. The compilation is due for digital release on September 28th. Check out the tracklist below.

“Muscle Shoals… Small Town, Big Sound” Tracklist

1. “The Road Of Love” (Keb’ Mo’)
2. “I’d Rather Go Blind” Grace Potter)
3. “Brown Sugar” (Steven Tyler & Nuno Bettencourt)
4. “Gotta Serve Somebody” (Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton & Lee Ann Womack)
5. “Steal Away” (Eli “Paperboy” Reed)
6. “Snatching It Back” (Kid Rock)
7. “I’ll Take You There” (Aloe Blacc)
8. “Cry Like A Rainy Day” (Michael McDonald)
9. “True Love” (Vince Gill & Wendy Moten)
10. “Come And Go Blues” (Alison Krauss)
11. “Respect Yourself” (Mike Farris with The Blind Boys of Alabama)
12. “Wild Horses” (Alan Jackson)
13. “Mustang Sally” (Brently Stephen Smith of Shinedown)
14. “We’ve Got Tonight” (Chord Overstreet)
15. “Giving It Up For Your Love” (Tom Johnston & Delbert McClinton)
16. “I Ain’t Easy To Love” (Candi Staton with Jason Isbell & John Paul White)

Source: Rolling Stone