I Won't Cry

• Artist: Johnny Adams
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• Release Date: 1991
• Total Time: 34:44
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Blues

Review

Even on his earliest singles, Johnny Adams already had developed a velvety crooning style seemingly at odds with his raucous hometown. This 14-track collection of Adams' 1959-1963 work for Ric Records contains some stunning stuff, most of it in the big-voiced ballad mode (with an occasional nod to Ray Charles). "I Won't Cry," "A Losing Battle," and "Lonely Drifter" capture Adams' tender, mellifluous delivery beautifully. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
(Oh Why) I Won't Cry	Joe Ruffino, Dorothy LaBostrie	Johnny Adams	(3:19)
Life Is a Struggle		Johnny Adams	(2:37)
A Losing Battle	Mac Rebennack	Johnny Adams	(2:33)
Nowhere to Go	Fred Wise, Ben Wiseman	Johnny Adams	(2:01)
Oh, So Nice	Cozette Morgan	Johnny Adams	(2:25)
I Want to (Do Everything for You)	Joe Ruffino, Alvin Johnson	Johnny Adams	(2:28)
You Can Make It If You Try	Ted Jarrett	Johnny Adams	(2:24)
Teach Me to Forget	Hal David, Mac Rebennack	Johnny Adams	(2:14)
Let the Winds Blow		Johnny Adams	(2:51)
I Solemnly Promise	Mae Vince	Johnny Adams	(2:37)
Who Are You	Joe Ruffino	Johnny Adams	(2:13)
Come On	Hal David, Joe Ruffino, Mac Rebennack	Johnny Adams	(2:06)
Someone for Me	Mac Rebennack	Johnny Adams	(2:01)
Lonely Drifter	Joe Ruffino	Johnny Adams	(2:55)

Credits

Johnny Adams (Vocals), Mac Rebennack (Producer), Dr. Toby Mountain (Mastering), Jeff Hannusch (Liner Notes), Dr. John (Producer), Eddie Bo (Producer), Jeff Hannusch (Reissue Producer), Joe Ruffino (Producer), Kathleen Joffrion (Design), Ron Levy (Assistant Mastering Engineer)