Charlie Musselwhite - Stand Back!
Vanguard may have spelled his name wrong (he prefers Charlie or
Charles), but the word was out as soon as this solo debut was released:
Here was a harpist every bit as authentic, as emotional, in some ways
as adventuresome, as Paul Butterfield. Similarly leading a Chicago band
with a veteran Black rhythm section (Fred Below on drums, Bob Anderson
on bass) and rock-influenced soloists (keyboardist Barry Goldberg,
guitarist Harvey Mandel), Musselwhite played with a depth that belied
his age -- only 22 when this was cut! His gruff vocals were
considerably more affected than they would become later (clearer, more
relaxed), but his renditions of "Help Me," "Early in the Morning," and
his own "Strange Land" stand the test of time. He let his harmonica
speak even more authoritatively on instrumentals like "39th and
Indiana" (essentially "It Hurts Me Too" sans lyrics) and "Cha Cha the
Blues," and his version of jazz arranger Duke Pearson's gospel-tinged
"Cristo Redentor" has become his signature song -- associated with
Musselwhite probably more so than with trumpeter Donald Byrd, who
originally recorded the song for Blue Note. Goldberg is in fine form
(particularly on organ), but Mandel's snakey, stuttering style really
stands out -- notably on "Help Me," his quirky original "4 P.M.," and
"Chicken Shack," where he truly makes you think your record is
skipping. ~ All Music Guide
1. Baby Will You Please Help Me (Musselwhite) - 3:20
2. No More Lonely Nights - 5:14
3. Cha Cha the Blues - 3:13
4. Christo Redemptor (Pearson) - 3:21
5. Help Me (Carreras/Farver/Ward) - 3:29
6. Chicken Shack - 4:17
7. Strange Land (Musselwhite) - 3:04
8. 39th and Indiana (Musselwhite) - 4:12
9. My Baby - 2:46
10. Early in the Morning - 4:31
11. 4 P.M. (Mandel) - 3:17
12. Sad Day (Goldberg) - 5:04
All songs performed by Charlie Musselwhite's Southside Band.
Charlie Musselwhite - Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals; Harvey Mandel - Guitar; Barry Goldberg - Organ, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Producer; Bob Anderson - Bass; Fred Below - Drums; Samuel Charters - Producer
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