Walking on a Tightrope

• Artist: Johnny Adams
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• Release Date: 1989
• Total Time: 42:04
• Genre: Blues

Review

Whenever Johnny Adams does a repertory album, it's as much his own showcase as a forum for the spotlighted composer. Even Percy Mayfield's lyrically brilliant works don't hamper Adams from displaying his special magic; his treatments on the session's ten tunes range from excellent to magnificent. Adams is gripping on "My Heart Is Hangin' Heavy," nicely bemused on "The Lover and the Married Woman," and convincing on the title track and "Danger Zone." Although he's done numerous Rounder vehicles, Adams hasn't yet turned in a dud. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Walking on a Tightrope	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(5:42)
Lost Mind	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(3:16)
Stand By	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(3:24)
My Heart Is Hangin' Heavy	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(3:23)
Danger Zone	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(4:57)
Never No More	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(2:49)
The Lover and the Married Woman	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(5:23)
You're in for a Big Surprise	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(4:38)
Look the Whole World Over	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(4:15)
Baby Please (Lyrics)	Percy Mayfield	Johnny Adams	(4:17)

Credits

Tom Coyne (Mastering), Rick Olivier (Photography), Johnny Vidacovich (Drums), Scott Billington (Producer), Ernie Gautreau (Trombone (Valve)), Dick Shurman (Liner Notes), Amadee Castenell, Jr. (Sax (Tenor)), Bill "Foots" Samuel (Sax (Alto)), James Singleton (Bass), Bill "Foots" Samuel (Sax (Baritone)), Duke Robillard (Guitar), Terry Tullos (Trumpet), Scott Billington (Art Direction), Jon Cleary (Piano), Walter "Wolfman" Washington (Guitar), Nancy Given (CD Art Adaptation), James Spells (Trumpet), Bill "Foots" Samuel (Sax (Tenor)), Johnny Adams (Vocals), Bill "Foots" Samuel (Sax (Soprano)), Scott Billington (Design), David Farrell (Mixing), David Farrell (Engineer)