- Audio CD (3 Mar 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Imports
- ASIN: B00000HZEC
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 358,316 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Lonesome Valley |
| 2. In My Father's House |
| 3. Needed Time |
| 4. I Am Blessed |
| 5. Just Keep Goin' On |
| 6. Where Shall I Be |
| 7. Woke Up This Mornin' |
| 8. I Want Jesus To Walk With Me |
| 9. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond |
| 10. Braggin' |
| 11. Water Under The Bridge |
| 12. Tell Ol' Bill |
| 13. Satisfied Mind |
| 14. Meetin' At The Buildin' |
| 15. Waltz |
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You don't have to be old to sing great blues... just talented, enthusiastic and committed. Eric Bibb and his wonderful backing band - Needed Time - do full justice to the record's title, capturing all the sadness, joy and stoic enthusiasm that gospel based blues stand for.
The driver behind this wholly satisfying album from this still young bluesman is a belief in the power of music to convey emotion... in this case, his conviction in the redemptive power of Jesus. If that puts you off, then you're missing a real treat. You don't have to be a "believer" to enjoy this record you just need to believe that he means what he says because it's his infectious enthusiasm to his cause that makes this album so effective.
Featuring marvellous finger-picking steel guitar and beautifully laid back vocals it's packed full of excellent songs, many of which are based on the group's interpretation of traditional blues/gospel standards. But... what lifts it firmly into the 5 star category are two quite stunning tracks: "Where Shall I Be" - a superb two minute slice of unaccompanied guitar playing - and "Tell Ol' Bill" - one of the most moving songs ever recorded, with its heart-breakingly sad lyrics, wonderful mandolin break and beautiful acoustic guitar playing it's as close as you'll come to the essence of pure blues.
This reflective and joyous album makes you feel good and sad at the same time and... in the end, that's exactly what this music is all about.
The driver behind this wholly satisfying album from this still young bluesman is a belief in the power of music to convey emotion... in this case, his conviction in the redemptive power of Jesus. If that puts you off, then you're missing a real treat. You don't have to be a "believer" to enjoy this record you just need to believe that he means what he says because it's his infectious enthusiasm to his cause that makes this album so effective.
Featuring marvellous finger-picking steel guitar and beautifully laid back vocals it's packed full of excellent songs, many of which are based on the group's interpretation of traditional blues/gospel standards. But... what lifts it firmly into the 5 star category are two quite stunning tracks: "Where Shall I Be" - a superb two minute slice of unaccompanied guitar playing - and "Tell Ol' Bill" - one of the most moving songs ever recorded, with its heart-breakingly sad lyrics, wonderful mandolin break and beautiful acoustic guitar playing it's as close as you'll come to the essence of pure blues.
This reflective and joyous album makes you feel good and sad at the same time and... in the end, that's exactly what this music is all about.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Eric Bibb is great, but I cannot help feeling that all his other album's are patchy affairs. He strays too far from the country blues into soul and folky areas. Songwriting or choice of material sometimes lets him down. He is not a bad boy and cannot really convince you with sleaze or sexy stuff. With the love stuff he is an angel though.
But forget all those quibbles. This is the one to get because it all comes right. The choice of songs is great, the arrangements are immaculate and the spirit of the sessions will just pour out of your speakers.
You might even decide to buy a mandolin.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a truly superb album. It includes all aspects of the blues from slide guitar specials to the more mellow guitar ditty with beautiful chords. A real rough edge, recorded live in the studio as ever, this album is a must have for the avid easy-listening blues enthusiast.
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