Lee Fields

It’s all about the moment for American blues and soul musician Lee Fields. Instead of making plans, he just lets be – a credo that could describe the development of his career. Starting up in the funk and soul era of the late 1960s, Fields tried turning his passion into an occupation. He released a single in 1969 and his first album in 1973. But he remained virtually unknown. Despite a string of albums and considerable success in the South American blues scene, he still didn’t earn enough to make a living. So Fields turned to real estate. It is only now, decades later, that he is returning to first calling, by restarting his musical career.

His latest album Faithful Man is as strong and emotional as his former albums. The title single, ‘He Still Got It’ sums it up. Meeting Fields is like taking a journey back in time, when music was more pure. The veteran musician walks slowly now, and appears a little shaky during our conversation. But you can tell that the old power is still there, ready to be unleashed the moment the spotlight hits him.
Sporting a suit, a shiny shirt and heeled leather shoes, he performs as though time did not exist. At certain points, his eyes roll up to the heavens as though in prayer. Fields has much to be thankful for. Music has always been his dream, and now, on stage, he has made it real.

Read the full interview in the printed issue of Wertical.

Release: 2014.

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