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Bobby Blue Bland: Two Steps From The Blues [Remastered] [Bonus Tracks] (CD)
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Bobby Blue Bland: Two Steps From The Blues [Remastered] [Bonus Tracks] (CD)
"Two Steps From the Blues [Remaster]" (02/27/2001) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MCA Records (USA)This reissue contains two bonus tracks from the original LP sessions. Personnel includes: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); Wayne Bennett, Clarence Holloman (guitar); Robert Skinner, L.A. Hill (tenor saxophone); Rayfield Devers (baritone saxophone); Joe Scott, Melvin Jackson (trumpet); Pluma Davis (trombone); Connie Mack Booker, Teddy Reynolds (piano); Hamp Simmons (bass); John "Jabo" Starks, Sonny Freeman (drums). Recorded between March 12, 1956 and November 12, 1960. Includes liner notes by Bill Dahl and Dzondria Lalsac. Digitally remastered by Erick Labson (Universal Mastering). If you are unfamiliar with Bobby Bland, TWO STEPS FROM THE BLUES is the place to start. The album marked a watershed of creative bursts and commercial recognition for the legendary blues singer. The foundation of TWO STEPS' blues was an uptown Texas blues sound, relying more on sophisticated arrangements, horns, and orchestras than gut-bucket Delta guitar heroics. Inside the lush grooves, Bland moved with restraint, crooning seductively, a tried-and-true ladies man. Which is not to say that Bland is all smooth grooves and sweet nothings. No, his gospel roots rise up like thunderclouds at precise moments, erupting to transform the album's ballads into rattling experiences. The undeniable power of Bland's squalls punctuates "Cry, Cry, Cry" and "I Pity the Fool." His trademark mixture of smoky crooning and strangled outbursts has helped place Bobby Bland alongside the best R&B singers of the century.

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Bobby Blue Bland: The Anthology (CD)
Bobby Blue Bland: The Anthology (CD)
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Bobby Blue Bland: The Anthology (CD)
"The Anthology" (06/05/2001) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MCA Records (USA)Personnel includes: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); B.B. King (vocals, guitar); Roy Gaines, Clarence Holliman, Auburn "Pat" Hare, Wayne Bennett, Gerald Sims, Freddy Robinson, Spence Bean, Ray Parker, Jr. (guitar); Johnny Board, Bobby Forte, Jimmy Beck, Bill Harvey, Rayfield Davers, Melvin Jackson, Theodore Arthur, Jerome Richardson, Red Holloway (saxophone); Joe Scott, Melvin Jackson, Henry Boozier, Joseph Harden, Tommy Ferguson, Snooky Young (trumpet); Pluma Davis, Al Thomas (trombone); Connie Mack Booker, Skippy Brooks, Teddy Reynolds (piano); Hamp Simmons, Phil Upchurch, Charles Green (bass); Sonny Freeman, John "Jabo" Starks, Harrell Porter, Charles Polk (drums); Anita Kerr Singers (background vocals). Recorded between 1952 & 1977. Includes liner notes by Bill Dahl. All tracks have been digitally remastered. There are a number of excellent Bobby "Blue" Bland collections on the market, but MCA's ANTHOLOGY may outdistance them all. A beautifully compiled and packaged set, ANTHOLOGY covers three decades of the singer's career. Bland's work from the 1980s and after is not represented here, but that's a small matter, since many of his finest recordings (cut on a variety of labels, many of them small independents) date from the '60s and early '70s. It was this material--a sophisticated combination of gutbucket Texas blues and emotive R&B crooning--that came to define the soul sound of the chitlin' circuit Those familiar with Bland's work will recognize all of the singer's R&B chart classics (from "I Pity the Fool" to "Turn on Your Lovelight" to "Who Will The Next Fool Be?"), as well as important album cuts, while an unreleased live tune shows just how much Bland stretches out in concert. Detailed liner notes give plenty of background on both the recording sessions and Bland himself, but best of all is the remastered sound, which sparkles, and brings Bland's rich voice and uniquely moving delivery into crisp definition. As either an introduction to the legendary vocalist, or as a comprehensive recap for long-time fans, it is impossible to go wrong with ANTHOLOGY.

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Bobby Blue Bland - Blues at Midnight [CD] - Used
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"Blues at Midnight" (03/11/2003) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MalacoPersonnel include: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); Reggie Young, Sam Mosley (guitar); Clayton Ivey (grand piano, Wurlitzer piano, Hammond b-3 organ); David Hood (bass guitar); Roger Hawkins (drums).

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Bland, Bobby Blue: Here We Go Again (CD)
Bland, Bobby Blue: Here We Go Again (CD)
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Bland, Bobby Blue: Here We Go Again (CD)
"Here We Go Again" (n/a) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Universal Special ProductsThough Bobby "Blue" (which he dispenses with for this release) Bland is often celebrated for his '50s recordings, the fact is that he worked continuously for the rest of the century. He's in fine voice on 1982's HERE WE GO AGAIN, growling seductively on the slow ballads and emoting with confidence and vigor throughout. The album is full of high points, nicely orchestrated and luxuriously arranged and produced. "Never Let Me Go" matches Bland and his rhythm section with silky strings and a contrasting flute. And "Don't Go to Strangers" is a marvel of warmth and passion, complete with a soulful trombone solo. Strong material and sympathetic production make this overlooked release a quiet winner. It's as timeless as the blues can be, relevant and riveting in any decade.

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King, B.b. / Bland, Bobby: Together For The First Time Live (CD)
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King, B.b. / Bland, Bobby: Together For The First Time Live (CD)
"Together For the First Time - Live" (10/17/1990) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MCA Records (USA)Personnel includes: Melvin Jackson, Sonny Freeman, Mel Brown, Ben Benay, Milton Hopkins, Joseph Burton, Ron Levy, Cato Walker, Louis Hubert, Bobby Forte, Edward Rowe, Wilbert Freeman, Charles Polk, Tommy Punkson, Harold Potier, Jr., Theodore Arthur, Theodore Reynolds, Leo Penn, Joseph Hardin, Jr., Alfred Thomas, Michael Omartian. That's "together for the first time" on disc, of course. Bland and King have shared stages since the '50s, when they were both members of the Beale Streeters, the legendary Memphis blues commune. In any case, this 1974 concert catches both artists at the peak of their game, recorded (with a nice sense of inside-the-band intimacy) in front of an extremely appreciative audience. Highpoints include a terrific call-and-response duet between the two stars on Bland's signature "That's the Way Love Is," and a riveting, can-you-top-this version of "3 O'Clock Blues," which features stinging guitar work by King and some of Bland's most impassioned singing ever.

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After All
After All
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"After All" (04/07/1995) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MalacoPersonnel: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); Jimmy Johnson, Larry Byrom, Jerry Puckett, Wayne Bennett, Bernard Jenkins (guitar); Mickey Davis, Bob McNally, Claudette Hampton, Peggy Plucker, Janet Dressler, Steve Dressler, John Frantz, Patrice Evans, Mark Hatch, Tim Mika (strings); Cybil Cheesman (flute); Harrison Calloway, Charles Rose, Harvey Thompson, Ronnie Eades, Wayne Jackson (horns); Carson Whitsett (keyboards); Ray Griffin (bass); James Robertson (drums); Thomisene Anderson, Jewell Bass, Catherine Henderson (background vocals). Engineers: Wolf Stephenson, Tom Easley, Tim Facok. Recorded at Malaco Studios, Jackson, Mississippi; Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, Alabama. From 1986, AFTER ALL was the follow-up to Bobby Bland's MEMBERS ONLY, which started his long relationship with the Jackson, Mississippi-based Malaco Records. While not as celebrated as its predecessor, AFTER ALL finds Bland in fine voice throughout. He works his way through a set comprised primarily of originals by Malaco regular writers such as George Jackson, Robert A. Johnson, and Larry Addison. Recorded at Malaco's own studios as well as at the famed Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama, producers Tommy Couch and Wolf Stephenson embellish the songs tastefully--the strings on the title song, arranged by Harrison Calloway, underscore as well as sway. The closing version of "I Stand Accused" is a powerful example of Bland's confident ease with his impassioned and impressive voice.

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The 3B's Blues Boys: Years 1952-1959
The 3B's Blues Boys: Years 1952-1959
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The 3B's Blues Boys: Years 1952-1959
"The 3B's Blues Boys: Years 1952-1959" (10/20/1992) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Ace Records (UK)Includes liner notes by Ray Topping. This collection of Bobby "Blue" Bland's 1950s recordings allows us to hear the evolution of one of the great voices in American blues. In the early '50s, Bland's style was still somewhat embryonic, and a stint in the army separated that period from his mid-to-late-'50s work, on which his emotive-but-urbane approach truly began to ferment. Bland is heard at his best on such classic tracks as "Further Up the Road" and "Little Boy Blue," even though his biggest successes were still ahead of him at the time of these recordings.

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After All
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"After All" (04/07/1995) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MalacoPersonnel: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); Jimmy Johnson, Larry Byrom, Jerry Puckett, Wayne Bennett, Bernard Jenkins (guitar); Mickey Davis, Bob McNally, Claudette Hampton, Peggy Plucker, Janet Dressler, Steve Dressler, John Frantz, Patrice Evans, Mark Hatch, Tim Mika (strings); Cybil Cheesman (flute); Harrison Calloway, Charles Rose, Harvey Thompson, Ronnie Eades, Wayne Jackson (horns); Carson Whitsett (keyboards); Ray Griffin (bass); James Robertson (drums); Thomisene Anderson, Jewell Bass, Catherine Henderson (background vocals). Engineers: Wolf Stephenson, Tom Easley, Tim Facok. Recorded at Malaco Studios, Jackson, Mississippi; Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, Alabama. From 1986, AFTER ALL was the follow-up to Bobby Bland's MEMBERS ONLY, which started his long relationship with the Jackson, Mississippi-based Malaco Records. While not as celebrated as its predecessor, AFTER ALL finds Bland in fine voice throughout. He works his way through a set comprised primarily of originals by Malaco regular writers such as George Jackson, Robert A. Johnson, and Larry Addison. Recorded at Malaco's own studios as well as at the famed Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama, producers Tommy Couch and Wolf Stephenson embellish the songs tastefully--the strings on the title song, arranged by Harrison Calloway, underscore as well as sway. The closing version of "I Stand Accused" is a powerful example of Bland's confident ease with his impassioned and impressive voice.

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You ve Get Me Loving You
You ve Get Me Loving You
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You ve Get Me Loving You
"You've Got Me Loving You" (01/01/1995) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Universal Special Products

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Get on Down With Bobby Bland/Reflections in Blue
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Get on Down With Bobby Bland/Reflections in Blue
"Get on Down/Reflections in Blue" (07/27/1999) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Beat Goes On2 LPs on 1 CD: GET ON DOWN (1975)/REFLECTIONS IN BLUE (1977).

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3B Blues Boy - The Blues Years: 1952-59
3B Blues Boy - The Blues Years: 1952-59
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3B Blues Boy - The Blues Years: 1952-59
"The 3B's Blues Boys: Years 1952-1959" (10/20/1992) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Ace Records (UK)Includes liner notes by Ray Topping. This collection of Bobby "Blue" Bland's 1950s recordings allows us to hear the evolution of one of the great voices in American blues. In the early '50s, Bland's style was still somewhat embryonic, and a stint in the army separated that period from his mid-to-late-'50s work, on which his emotive-but-urbane approach truly began to ferment. Bland is heard at his best on such classic tracks as "Further Up the Road" and "Little Boy Blue," even though his biggest successes were still ahead of him at the time of these recordings.

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You've Got Me Loving You
You've Got Me Loving You
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You've Got Me Loving You
"You've Got Me Loving You" (01/01/1995) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Universal Special Products

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Blues & Ballads
Blues & Ballads
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Blues & Ballads
"Blues & Ballads" (05/18/1999) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MCA Records (USA)Compilation producers: Andy McKaie, Joe Reagoso. Recorded between 1960 & 1983. Includes liner notes by Joe Reagoso. All tracks have been digitally remastered. This is a somewhat schizophrenic compilation, with a few gritty selections from the great bluesman's early-'60s catalog interspersed with blatantly pop material from the '70s. A few of the tracks are obvious period pieces (the girl chorus on "Share Your Love With Me" makes it sound almost like a parody of an early Sam Cooke record) but most everything else is spine-tingling stuff, with Bland at the height of his vocal powers. Not to be missed: an ominous remake of Gladys Knight's "I've Got to Use My Imagination" and a nearly operatic version of Tommy Edwards' 1958 hit "It's All in the Game."

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Years of Tears
Years of Tears
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Years of Tears
"Years of Tears" (12/15/1993) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MalacoPersonnel: Bobby Bland (vocals); Jimmy Johnson, Will McFarlane, Kelvin Holly (guitar); Harvey Thompson (tenor saxophone); Jim Horn (baritone saxophone); Harrison Calloway, Jim Williamson, Bob Cheesman (trumpet); Charles Rose (trombone); Claton Ivey (keyboards); David Hood (bass); Roger Hawkins (drums); Thomisene Anderson, Jewel Bass, Valerie Kashimura, Frederick Knight (background vocals). Producers: Wolf Stephenson, Tommy Couch, Frederick Knight. Engineers: Steve Melton, Wolf Stephenson, Jerry Masters. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, Alabama and Malaco Studios, Jackson, Mississippi. This 1993 release is one of the best Bobby Bland made for Jackson, Mississippi-based Malaco Records. It was recorded at Muscle Shoals Studios, utilizing some of their superlative players, including the perfectly synched rhythm section of drummer Roger Hawkins and bassist David Hood. The bulk of the songs are written by such Malaco regulars as George Jackson, who penned the opening "Somewhere Between Right & Wrong," the sassy "Hole in the Wall," and the shuffling "Hurtin' Time Again," and Frederick Knight, whose "I Just Tripped on a Piece of Your Broken Heart" is the heart and center of this album. While Bland's Duke label recordings from the '50s are rightfully held up as his peaks, YEARS OF TEARS demonstrates that with the right players, production, and material, he's still a force to be reckoned with.

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Memphis Monday Morning
Memphis Monday Morning
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Memphis Monday Morning
"Memphis Monday Morning" (11/24/1998) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MalacoPersonnel includes: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); Sam Mosley, Will McFarlane, Butch Bonner (guitar);Tom "Bones" Malone (flute, saxophone, trombone); Jim Horn, Doug Moffet (flute, saxophone); Harvey Thompson, (saxophone); Jim Williamson, Steve Patrick (trumpet, flugelhorn); Joe Hardin (trumpet); Charles Rose (trombone); Bob Johnson, Clayton Ivey (keyboards); Willie James Hatten, David Hood (bass); James Robertson (drums). Engineers: Wolf Stephenson, Jerry Masters, Kent Bruce. Recorded at Malaco Recording Studio, Jackson, Mississippi in Spring 1998. MEMPHIS MONDAY MORNING was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Released in 1998, this was Bobby Bland's 10th album for the Jackson, Mississippi-based Malaco Records. Bland is heard here in his late sixties. His voice had become coarse with age, but is no less convincing, impassioned, and downright sexy. Malaco regulars, most notably Robert A. Johnson, who died just before this release appeared in stores, wrote the bulk of the 10 songs here. Bland was living in Memphis, as were the writers of the title song, and that city's traditions of post-war blues imbue the proceedings with a resilient sense of place. The recording sound is warm and wide (earlier Malaco releases tended towards a narrower range of fidelity), and the overall effect celebrates the enduring and regal qualities of the blues. The opening snort/snarl on "There's a Rat Loose in My House" is vintage Bland. The set closes with a cover of ZZ Top's "Lookin For Some Tush," actually recorded a dozen years earlier during Bland's first Malaco session.

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The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959-69
The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959-69
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The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959-69
"The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959-69" (09/23/1991) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Ace Records (UK)Collecting the best of the tracks Bobby "Blue" Bland recorded for the Duke label between 1959 and '69, this anthology can be viewed as a sequel to Bland's '50s collection THE 3B BLUES BOY. THE VOICE finds Bland at the absolute peak of his powers, emoting with devastating directness and impact on such gems as the sorrowful, bitter "I Pity the Fool" and the deceptively complex "I'll Take Care of You," both of which rank among the greatest blues tunes of all time.

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The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959-69
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The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959-69
"The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959-69" (09/23/1991) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", Ace Records (UK)Collecting the best of the tracks Bobby "Blue" Bland recorded for the Duke label between 1959 and '69, this anthology can be viewed as a sequel to Bland's '50s collection THE 3B BLUES BOY. THE VOICE finds Bland at the absolute peak of his powers, emoting with devastating directness and impact on such gems as the sorrowful, bitter "I Pity the Fool" and the deceptively complex "I'll Take Care of You," both of which rank among the greatest blues tunes of all time.

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Portrait of the Blues
Portrait of the Blues
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Portrait of the Blues
"Portrait of the Blues" (05/15/1991) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MalacoPersonnel: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); Duncan Cameron, Jimmy Johnson, Dino Zimmerman, Jack Pearson (guitar); Stuart McDonald, Jorge Orbon, John DiPuccio, Geremy Miller, Mei Mei Luo, Marion Myzko (violin); David Chappel, Debbie Spring (viola); Steven Sigurosen (cello); Jim Horn (flute, alto, baritone & bass saxophones); Harvey Thompson (tenor saxophone); Harrison Calloway, Mike Haynes (trumpet); Charles Rose (trombone); Clayton Ivey, Steve Nathan (keyboards); David Hood, Ray Griffin (bass); Roger Hawkins (drums, percussion); James Robertson (drums); Mickey Buckins (percussion). Engineers include: Steve Melton, Jerry Masters, Wolf Stephenson. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, Alabama and Malaco Studios, Jackson, Mississippi. This 1991 release, along with YEARS OF TEARS from 1993, amply demonstrate the enduring power of Bobby Bland, a most singular blues singer. Justly hailed for his '50s records on the Duke label, Bland remained a powerful presence over the ensuing decades. As with all of his recordings for the Jackson, Mississippi-based Malaco label, the bulk of the songs were penned by Malaco's in-house writers. One of the set's only numbers from an outside source is the opening "Ain't No Love For Sale" by John Barranco. With his characteristic snorts and growls, it's clear from the outset that Bobby "Blue" Bland is in command. PORTRAIT is his usual mix of bluesy shuffles, ballads, and soulful stomps. And any album that's got a song called "She's Puttin' Something In My Food" has got a leg up on the competition. Produced by Wolf Stephenson and Tommy Couch, PORTRAIT features a regal stable of players, including the durable Muscle Shoals rhythm section of drummer Roger Hawkins and bass player David Hood.

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After All
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"After All" (04/07/1995) Blues Bland, Bobby "Blue", MalacoPersonnel: Bobby "Blue" Bland (vocals); Jimmy Johnson, Larry Byrom, Jerry Puckett, Wayne Bennett, Bernard Jenkins (guitar); Mickey Davis, Bob McNally, Claudette Hampton, Peggy Plucker, Janet Dressler, Steve Dressler, John Frantz, Patrice Evans, Mark Hatch, Tim Mika (strings); Cybil Cheesman (flute); Harrison Calloway, Charles Rose, Harvey Thompson, Ronnie Eades, Wayne Jackson (horns); Carson Whitsett (keyboards); Ray Griffin (bass); James Robertson (drums); Thomisene Anderson, Jewell Bass, Catherine Henderson (background vocals). Engineers: Wolf Stephenson, Tom Easley, Tim Facok. Recorded at Malaco Studios, Jackson, Mississippi; Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, Alabama. From 1986, AFTER ALL was the follow-up to Bobby Bland's MEMBERS ONLY, which started his long relationship with the Jackson, Mississippi-based Malaco Records. While not as celebrated as its predecessor, AFTER ALL finds Bland in fine voice throughout. He works his way through a set comprised primarily of originals by Malaco regular writers such as George Jackson, Robert A. Johnson, and Larry Addison. Recorded at Malaco's own studios as well as at the famed Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama, producers Tommy Couch and Wolf Stephenson embellish the songs tastefully--the strings on the title song, arranged by Harrison Calloway, underscore as well as sway. The closing version of "I Stand Accused" is a powerful example of Bland's confident ease with his impassioned and impressive voice.

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