Singing the Blues (also reissued as Roll 'Em) is an album by blues vocalist Joe Turner recorded in 1967 and originally released by the BluesWay label.Wirz' American Music: Bluesway Records discography, Wirz.de, accessed November 7, 2019Both Sides Now: Bluesway Album Discography, Bsnpubs.com, accessed November 7, 2019Jazzlists: Thornel Schwartz discography, Jazzlists.com, accessed November 7, 2019
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Backed by some top studio players of the era the 56-year old classic blues singer shows that he was still in prime form. Nothing too surprising occurs other than the fact that the ten songs are all Turner's originals. Best-known are the two vintage hits "Roll 'Em Pete" and "Cherry Red" while some of the newer tunes are more forgettable although still delivered with spirit.".
Track listing All compositions by Joe Turner except where noted "Well Oh Well" − 3:21 "Joe's Blues" − 5:16 "Bluer Than Blue" − 2:48 "Big Wheel" − 2:44 "Poor House" − 4:50 "Piney Brown Blues" (Joe Turner, Pete Johnson) − 4:12 "Mrs. Geraldine" − 3:40 "Since I Was Your Man" − 5:28 "Roll 'Em Pete" (Turner, Johnson) − 2:48 "Cherry Red" (Turner, Johnson) − 2:55
Personnel Joe Turner − vocals Patti Bown − piano Thornel Schwartz, Wally Richardson − guitar Bob Bushnell − bass guitar Herbie Lovelle (tracks 1, 2, 8 & 9), Panama Francis (Tracks 3–7 & 10) – drums Buddy Lucas − tenor saxophone, harmonica
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