The year 2005 marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest marriages of voice and song ever recorded in soul music history. Aaron Neville put his indelible stamp on "Tell It Like It Is" and set a new level of excellence that few vocalists could ever attain. Many hits have been amassed by Aaron over the years, indeed he is one of the most enduring vocalists of the pop world, but none could ever surpass the magical brilliance of "Tell It Like It Is". Many have heard his work over the years, few have heard the original album that spawned this masterpiece. Here is the original 1965 album restored to its original luster thanks to modern technology and expert re-mastering. The original artwork has been restored as well as the original liner notes. For the first time, information on the musicians who participated on these historic sessions is also included.