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Nothin' but the Blues (Gary B.B. Coleman album)

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Nothin' but the Blues
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1987
StudioBenson Sound Studio, Oklahoma City
GenreBlues
Length35:26
LabelIchiban
ProducerGary B. B. Coleman
Gary B. B. Coleman chronology
Nothin' but the Blues
(1987)
If You Can Beat Me Rockin'...
(1988)
Alternative cover
Release by Mister B.s Records
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues[2]

Nothin' but the Blues is a debut studio album by American blues musician Gary B. B. Coleman.[3][4] The album was initially released by Coleman via his own Mister B.s Records label in 1986 and re-released in 1987 by Ichiban Records label to positive critical reviews.[5][6]

Reception

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Niles J. Frantz of AllMusic gave the album four and half stars out of five, commenting "With a darker overall tone, it's sadder and more introspective, and one of his more consistent records. It includes two very good slow blues, "Let Me Love You Baby" and "Shame on You."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Stealing Your Love Tonight"Coleman3:24
2."The Stumble"Freddie King, Sonny Thompson3:02
3."Let Me Love You Baby"Willie Dixon7:27
4."Shame on You"Bill Doggett3:36
5."One Eyed Woman" 4:23
6."Honky Tonk Part 3"Bill Doggett4:54
7."I Love You So"Coleman3:54
8."I Won't Be Your Fool"Coleman4:27
Total length:43:35

Personnel

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  • Gary B.B. Coleman – primary artist, producer
  • Michael Slade – bass guitar
  • Lawrence Wilburn – bass
  • James Big Foot Harrison – drums
  • Jerome Fredrick – keyboards
  • Kelvin Drake – rhythm guitar

References

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  1. ^ a b Frantz, Niles J. "Nothin' But the Blues - Gary B.B. Coleman | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues. Virgin. p. 83. ISBN 978-0-7535-0226-6. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  3. ^ Herzhaft, Gérard (1992). Encyclopedia of the Blues-2nd (p). University of Arkansas Press. p. 41. ISBN 978-1-61075-139-1. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  4. ^ "10th Anniversary Ichiban Music Family". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 8 April 1995. p. 32. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  5. ^ Santelli, Robert (2001). The Big Book of Blues: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Penguin Books. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-14-100145-6. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Blues & Soul" (474–485). Napfield Limited. 1986: 474. Retrieved 9 December 2019. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)