Blues
Picking up right where the first volume left off and continuing into 1964, this two-disc compilation (50 tracks!) showcases one of Bland's most appealing periods at Duke. Joe Scott was experimenting boldly with his protegé's repertoire, his brass-powered arrangements urging Bland to increased heights of incendiary energy on "Turn on Your Love Light" and "Yield Not to Temptation" (driven by future James Brown drummer Jabo Starks's funky traps) and advanced sophistication levels for the honey-smooth "Share Your Love with Me" and "That's the Way Love Is." Bennett's crackling blues licks invest "Stormy Monday Blues," "The Feeling Is Gone," and "Black Night" with T-Bone-derived tradition, while Bland handles Charlie Rich's "Who Will the Next Fool Be" with just the right amount of bluesy resignation.
By Bill Dahl, All Music Guide.
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The early 90s was a great time for CD reissues of old material. In 1992 MCA released the first of 3 double CDs that provided a comprehensive retrospective of Bland's Duke years. That '92 release covered the years 1952-59, with this release covering what many believe to be Bland's salad days, from 1960 to 1966. It was released 2 years later, in 1994. Finally in 1996 came the last double disc installment covering the last three years of Bland's tenure at the Duke label.
If there is any criticism to be leveled at this career overview, it's that it might actually be too extensive. Particularly early, there is a lot of similarity between many of the cuts. Also, the '92 release has two things going against it: it is the earliest music and has the pretty rough audio quality of many of the songs. This is further exacerbated by a low output and thin remastering job. The problem was rectified with Volume 2. Certainly these tracks were much better recorded, but the remastering job is also far superior. In fact, the audio quality on most of these tracks is breathtaking, making even the weaker and derivitive tracks an interesting listen.
Bland was at the peak of his powers in the early to late sixties, and he had Joe Scott's exciting arrangements, Wayne Bennet's crackling blues riffs and future James Brown drummer Jabo Starks' driving rhythms to provide ample power to throw him into overdrive. This was the epitime of jazzy blues. Everything was just right and blended together seamlessly. When the original material was excellent or the cover well-chosen, it was as good as it gets. Period.
It's sad that this series has been discontinued. One look at what this set is going for on the used market and you know it was a mistake to discontinue it. This is classic stuff; the time, the singer and the style came together in glorius synchronicity. It will not be repeated, so MCA should do the right thing and reissue this wonderful series. Six discs is not too much Bobby "Blue" Bland. Meanwhile, I'm sorry if you don't have this. If you have the money, volume 2 is worth every penny you will have to part with to find it and own it.
By Gordon Pfannenstiel.
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Bobby "Blue" Bland- (Vocals),
Clifford Scott- (Sax Alto),
Jimmy Beck- (Sax Alto,Tenor),
Wayne Bennett- (Guitar),
Johnny Board- (Sax Alto, Tenor),
Skippy Brooks- (Piano),
Rayfield Davers- (Sax Baritone),
Pluma Davis- (Trombone),
Bobby Forte- (Sax Tenor),
Hamp Simmons- (Bass),
L.A. Hill- (Sax Tenor),
John "Jabo" Starks- (Drums),
Teddy Reynolds- (Piano).
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Disc 1:
01. How Does a Cheatin' Woman Feel 2:39
02. St. James Infirmary 2:25
03. I've Just Got To Forget You 2:32
04. Jelly Jelly Blues 3:22
05. Ain't That Lovin' You 2:31
06. You're The One (That I Adore) 2:32
07. Who Will The Next Fool Be? 2:25
08. Blue Moon 2:13
09. Blues In The Night 3:34
10. Twistin' Up The Road 2:29
11. Stormy Monday Blues 4:07
12. Turn On Your Love Light 2:38
13. Your Friends 2:29
14. Yield Not To Temptation 2:35
15. You're Worth It All 2:22
16. No Sweeter Girl 2:36
17. The Feeling Is Gone 2:30
18. 36-22-36 2:50
19. Call On Me 2:32
20. That's The Way Love Is 2:37
21. Ain't It A Good Thing 3:17
22. Cry Lover Cry 2:48
23. Honky Tonk 2:22
24. Queen For A Day 2:54
25. I Can't Stop Singing 2:34
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Disc 2:
01. Sometimes You Gotta Cry A Little 2:16
02. Honey Child 2:29
03. I'll Call You Tomorrow 3:01
04. Dust Got In Daddy's Eyes 2:33
05. If I Hadn't Called You Back 2:34
06. Ain't Nothing You Can Do 2:38
07. Share Your Love With Me 2:42
08. Care For Me 2:36
09. After It's Too Late 2:27
10. Today 2:58
11. Black Night 2:50
12. For Men Only 2:40
13. The Greatest 2:46
14. Black Night (Single Version) 2:46
15. Blind Man 3:35
16. Steal Away 2:37
17. If You Could Read My Mind 2:18
18. Ain't Doin' Too Bad, Part 1 2:40
19. Ain't Doin' Too Bad, Part 2 2:35
20. I Won't Forget 2:34
21. Loneliness Hurts 2:44
22. When You Put Me Down 2:31
23. I'm Gonna Cry 2:42
24. Reconsider Baby 2:51
25. Ain't No Telling 2:28
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