Love Bug is the second album by American organist Reuben Wilson recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.Blue Note Records discography accessed December 1, 2010 The CD reissue added one bonus track.
Reception The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4 stars and stated "Love Bug was an attempt to establish Reuben Wilson as an organist with either the vision of Larry Young or the fiery style of John Patton, and while it comes up short on both accounts, it nevertheless remains quite enjoyable".Erlewine, S. T. [ Allmusic Review] accessed December 1, 2010
Track listing All compositions by Reuben Wilson except as noted "Hot Rod" - 6:26 "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" (Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Jerry Ross) - 5:32 "I Say a Little Prayer" (Bacharach, David) - 8:10 "Love Bug" - 8:11 "Stormy" (Buddy Buie, J.R. Cobb) - 5:46 "Back Out" - 8:12 "Hold On, I'm Comin'" (Isaac Hayes, Porter) - 7:57 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel Reuben Wilson - organ Lee Morgan - trumpet George Coleman - tenor saxophone Grant Green - guitar Jimmy Lewis - electric bass (track 7) Leo Morris - drums
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