Jackie Verdell - Why Not Give Me A Chance / Hush

Year Released: 1967
Genre: Deep Soul / Gospel-Soul

Description:

Released on Decca Records in 1967, “Why Not Give Me a Chance” showcases Jackie Verdell’s commanding gospel-trained voice in full, emotive flight. Known for her earlier work with the Davis Sisters, Verdell brings sanctified intensity to this slow-burning soul plea — blending church-rooted phrasing with the aching vulnerability of Southern soul. The arrangement is classic late-’60s deep soul: warm horns, organ swells, and a deliberate rhythm section that lets Verdell’s powerhouse vocals soar without restraint.

The B-side, “Hush,” is equally stirring — a dramatic, gospel-infused ballad that underscores Verdell’s spiritual roots and her ability to turn even secular material into near-testimonial fervor.

Though modest in commercial reach, this single remains a cult favorite among deep soul collectors — a raw, emotional masterclass from one of the most overlooked voices of her era.