Handful of Blues

by Robben Ford & the Blue Line, Robben Ford

Overview

On Handful of Blues, Robben Ford strips his sound back to the basics, recording a set of blues with only a bassist and a drummer. The group runs through a handful of standards, including "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "I Just Want to Make Love to You," and a number of made-to-order originals. Throughout the album the musicians play well, but Ford's voice is never commanding. However, this is a minor flaw, since his guitar speaks for itself. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	09/12/1995
Label:	Blue Thumb Records / Universal
UPC:	0011105700429
Rank:	63853

Tracks

1. Rugged Road
2. Chevrolet
3. When I Leave Here
4. The Miller's Son
5. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
6. Top of the Hill
7. Running Out on Me
8. Tired of Talkin'
9. Good Thing
10. Think Twice
11. I Just Want to Make Love to You
12. Strong Will to Live

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Robben Ford & the Blue Line   Primary Artist
Robben Ford   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Ricky Peterson   Guest Artist,Organ (Hammond)
Henry Butler   Piano
C. Roscoe Beck   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Russell Ferrante   Piano,Piano (Electric)
Mark Ford   Harmonica
Danny Kortchmar   Guitar
Tom Brechtlein   Vocals (Background),Drums

Technical Credits

Thom Cadley   Engineer
Sol Marcus   Composer
Chick Corea   Executive Producer
Bennie Benjamin   Composer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Robben Ford & the Blue Line   Performer
Josh Achziger   Assistant Engineer
Roscoe Beck   Composer
Danny Kortchmar   Producer
Lonnie Young   Composer
Robben Ford   Composer
Brian Scheuble   Engineer
Gloria Caldwell   Composer
Willie Dixon   Composer
Mary Hogan   Production Coordination
Ron Moss   Executive Producer
Ed Young   Composer
Richard Stutting   Design,Art Direction
Jim Marshall   Photography
Sal Marcus   Composer
Kevin James McKormick   Composer
Michael Brauer   Mixing