Years of Tears

by Bobby "Blue" Bland

Overview

Perhaps no artist has flourished at Malaco more than Bobby "Blue" Bland. Bland's animated, raw voice, though not as wide-ranging, still has a character and quality unmatched in blues, soul or vintage R&B. This CD is his finest for the label since Members Only. The opening number "Somewhere Between Right & Wrong" has a simmering track, Bland's mournful, explosive leads, tasty organ, tight drumming, and on-the-money lyrics from composers Johnny Barranco and Jackson. It sets the stage for nine additional country-tinged and bluesy soul tunes, including three from Frederick Knight, who also produced his compositions. It's not his Duke material, but it's close enough to satisfy. ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	08/27/1993
Label:	Malaco
UPC:	0048021746927
Rank:	111818

Tracks

1. Somewhere Between Right & Wrong
2. There's a Stranger in My House
3. Hole in the Wall
4. Years of Tears to Go
5. Hurtin' Time Again
6. I Just Tripped on a Piece of Your Broken Heart
7. Sweet Lady Love
8. Love of Mine
9. I've Got to Have Your Love Tonight
10. You Put the Hurt on a Hurtin' Man

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bobby "Blue" Bland   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jimmy Johnson   Guitar
Clayton Ivey   Keyboards
Charles Rose   Trombone
Jim Williamson   Trumpet
Frederick Knight   Vocals (Background)
David Hood   Bass
Roger Hawkins   Drums
Jewel Bass   Vocals (Background)
Kelvin Holly   Guitar
Will McFarlane   Guitar
Valeria Kashimuri   Vocals (Background)
Harvey Thompson   Sax (Tenor)
Jim Horn   Sax (Baritone)
Thomisene Anderson   Vocals (Background)
Harrison Calloway, Jr.   Trumpet
Bob Cheesman   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Frederick Knight   Composer,Producer
John Ward   Composer
Johnny Barranco   Composer
Richard Kuebler   Composer
Jerry Masters   Engineer
Tommy Couch   Producer
George Soule   Composer
George Jackson   Composer
Kent Bruce   Assistant Engineer
Larry Addison   Composer
John Lands   Composer
Tommy Tate   Composer
Wolf Stephenson   Engineer,Producer
Harrison Calloway, Jr.   Horn Arrangements
Willie James Hatten   Coordination
Tracy Applewhite   Cover Design
Steve Melton   Engineer