Sorry if we’re a bit awe-struck by this one, but that’s cause Lee Fields is arguably the greatest soul singer alive today.

In an age when the shelf life of an artist largely depends on posturing and trends, he has proven to be an unassailable force of nature. His prolific, decade-spanning career continues to reign supreme on the modern soul scene.

In town to play a show his fighting-fit band the Expressions at the Sydney Opera House (along with the awesome Surprise Chef in support), Lee took some time out to say hey to 2SER Breakfast.