Eric BURDON & Jimmy WITHERSPOON - Black & White Blues 1971
Blues
This CD is so well hidden, the folks who would want it are unlikely to find it (or realize what it is). This was originally released in '71 under the title "Guilty," & credited to Eric Burdon & blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. The backing band on one track is War. It is a true collaborative effort by 'Spoon & Eric, who share & trade the vocals. As befits 'Spoon, it is pretty straight-ahead, no nonsense blues. Eric makes sure that the groove is more '70's than '40's, & 'Spoon keeps him honest.
Although the cover versions of The Laws Must Change (John Mayall), Have Mercy Judge (Chuck Berry) and the blues chestnut Goin' Down Slow are solid (James Taylor's Steam Roller Blues fared poorly), the highlights are the originals by 'Spoon & Eric. Especially noteworthy is the gospel-tinged finale, The Time Has Come, complete with Rev. James Cleveland Choir.
Eric Burdon has had a notoriously uneven career, ranging from inspired to insipid. This is great stuff.
By Michael Strom.
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Eric Burdon- Vocals
Jimmy Witherspoon- Vocals
Bob Mercereau, Lee Oskar- Harmonica
Papa Dee Allen- Congas
Harold Brown, George Suranovich- Drums
Charles Miller- Tenor Saxophone
Howard Scott, John Sterling- Guitar
Lonnie Jordan, Terry Ryan- Piano, Organ
B.B. Dickerson, Kim Kesterson- Bass
Also:
Ike White- Guitar
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01. I've Been Drifting-Once Upon A Time 3.47
02. Steam Roller 4.23
03. Laws Must Change 4.53
04. Have Mercy Judge 3.48
05. Going Down Slow 6.24
06. Soledad 5.03
07. Home Dream 7.13
08. Headin' For Home 4.31
09. Time Has Come 5.13
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