Ramblin' Mind

• Artist: Big Bill Morganfield
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• Release Date: February 13, 2001
• Genre: Blues

Review

Due to some sly humor, a few jazz-oriented numbers (including "Mellow Chick Swing"), and the consistently strong material, this blues set is also recommended to fans of straight-ahead jazz. Ranging from a couple swinging pieces and some lowdown Muddy Waters-type blues to two strong appearances by Taj Mahal, this is a release that never lets up. Mr. B's piano solos are a major joy, the harmonica playing (by Bill Lupkin, Billy Branch, and Paul Oscher) is excellent, Morganfield's expressive vocals always hit their mark, and the music is quite enjoyable. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Mellow Chick Swing	Sonny Boy Williamson, John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson	Big Bill Morganfield	(2:46)
Strong Man Holler	Henry Fredricks	Big Bill Morganfield	(4:37)
Roll with Me	Big Bill Morganfield, William Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(3:01)
What's the Matter	Big Bill Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(2:57)
People Sure Act Funny	Titus Turner, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(3:02)
Ramblin' Mind	Big Bill Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(3:12)
Trace of You	James A. Lane, James Lane	Big Bill Morganfield	(2:55)
Dirty Dealin' Mama	Paul Oscher, Jeff Alperin	Big Bill Morganfield	(4:17)
Foolish Love	Big Bill Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(3:04)
My Doggy's Got the Blues	Big Bill Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(2:58)
Troubles	Big Bill Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(3:17)
Highway 69	Big Bill Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(4:18)
Little Ange	Big Bill Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(3:12)
You're Gonna Miss Me	McKinley Morganfield, William "Bill" Morganfield	Big Bill Morganfield	(3:27)

Credits

Bill Flynn (Guitar), Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (Drums), Bob Margolin (Producer), Jim Slanger (Assistant Engineer), Fred Breitberg (Mixing), Kenny Smith (Drums), Bill Lupkin (Harmonica), Edward Chmelewski (Executive Producer), Jerry del Giudice (Executive Producer), Nick Moss (Bass), Fred Breitberg (Engineer), Taj Mahal (Vocals), Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (Performer), Mr. B (Piano), Michael Freeman (Engineer), Al Brandtner (Design), Billy Branch (Harmonica), Robin Robinson (Vocals (Background)), Taj Mahal (Guitar), Dick Shurman (Producer), Bob Stroger (Bass), Pinetop Perkins (Piano), Theresa Davis (Vocals (Background)), Paul Oscher (Harmonica), Bob Margolin (Guitar)