Walking the Blues

• Artist: Otis Spann
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• Release Date: 1972
• Total Time: 45:36
• Genre: Blues

Review

Walking the Blues is arguably the finest record Otis Spann ever cut, boasting 11 cuts of astounding blues piano. On several numbers, Spann is supported by guitarist Robert Jr. Lockwood and their interaction is sympathetic, warm, and utterly inviting. Spann relies on originals here, from "Half Ain't Been Told" to "Walking the Blues," but he also throws in a few standards ("Goin' Down Slow," "My Home Is in the Delta") that help draw a fuller portrait of his musicianship. Most importantly, however, is the fact that Walking the Blues simply sounds great -- it's some of the finest blues piano you'll ever hear. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
It Must Have Been the Devil	Otis Spann	Otis Spann	(3:46)
Otis' Blues	Otis Spann	Otis Spann	(4:18)
Goin' Down Slow	Otis Spann, James Burke Oden	Otis Spann	(4:00)
Half Ain't Been Told	Otis Spann, James Burke Oden	Otis Spann	(4:43)
Monkey Face Blues	James Burke Oden	Otis Spann	(4:58)
This Is the Blues	Otis Spann	Otis Spann	(3:12)
Can't Stand Your Evil Ways	James Burke Oden	Otis Spann	(3:52)
Come Day, Go Day	James Burke Oden	Otis Spann	(4:12)
Walkin' the Blues	Otis Spann	Otis Spann	(4:58)
Bad Condition	James Burke Oden	Otis Spann	(4:23)
My Home Is in the Delta	Muddy Waters	Otis Spann	(3:11)

Credits

Robert Lockwood, Jr. (Guitar), Robert Lockwood, Jr. (Vocals), St. Louis Jimmy Oden (Vocals), George Piros (Engineer), Tony Russell (Liner Notes), Otis Spann (Piano), Otis Spann (Vocals), Otis Spann (Main Performer), James Burke Oden (Vocals)