So I'm starting to get excited. Baseball is almost here, the weather is starting to get nice, and I'm about to move cities once again. All good things. I can't wait to grill that first brat of the season. But onto the music, which is what all 3 of our regular visitors come here for.
Imagine yourself in a tiny, smoky club with all the regulars. Then this funky bass rhythm kicks in, a low voice starts growling lyrics about having soul, and everyone stops sipping their drinks and turns their heads to listen a bit closer. That's the feel I get when you pop in Tony Joe White's disc, Black & White. His voice is low and has a little croon to it, his wah-guitar makes you want to shake a little bit (but not too much), and the simpler songs bring you in real quickly.
The first tune is called 'Soul Francisco'. It begins with a little guitar wail and then kicks into Tony's dreams about going to San Francisco. The clicking of the hi-hat mixed with the congas keeps it low, but Tony's guitar always threatens to break the song open just a little bit. Then, just as low-profile as it came in, it fades away. The second tune 'Don't Steal My Love' mixes rhythm guitar with mini-solos. Tony finally begins to break open a little bit when he yells "Don't Steal My LOVE!", but then he fades back into the mist with his guitar. Incorporating a little harmonica in 'Scratch My Back', Tony showcases a few more of his talents. I love how the drummer rides on the cymbal during the harm solo and keeps pushing the tune right along. Enjoy!
Tony Joe White - Soul Francisco
Tony Joe White - Don't Steal My Love
Tony Joe White - Scratch My Back
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