Talk to Your Daughter

by Robben Ford

Overview

On his 1988 solo effort Talk to Your Daughter, singer/guitarist Robben Ford proves himself a master of sophisticated blues-rock guitar playing. The material is quite strong, and all the musicians perform at the highest level, but it's Ford's stellar soloing that makes this release. Fans of flailing '80s rock virtuosos would do well to check out Ford's exceptional work on Talk to Your Daughter. The musician's colorful yet controlled improvising and harmonic mastery is a rare and beautiful sonic treat. The title track is dripping with soulful, well-placed guitar lines that play like a master lesson of up-tempo blues phrasing that guitarists would do well to study. Other standouts include "Born Under a Bad Sign" and "Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues." The fine arrangements and especially Vinnie Colaiuta's sharp drumming are all tightly wound with crisp, clear production that tops off "Talk to Your Daughter," making it a shining success. Listeners fond of Ford's work with the Yellowjackets and numerous side gigs, as well as guitarists and all musicians, should enjoy this very professional, succinctly executed offering. First rate! ~ Vincent Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0075992564724

Tracks

1. Talk to Your Daughter
2. Wild About You (Can't Hold Out Much Longer)
3. Help the Poor
4. Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues
5. Born Under a Bad Sign
6. I Got Over It
7. Revelation
8. Getaway
9. Can't Let Her Go

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Robben Ford   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Mark Ford   Guest Artist,Harmonica
Brandon Fields   Guest Artist,Saxophone
Russell Ferrante   Guest Artist,Piano,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Jeff Porcaro   Guest Artist,Drums
Vinnie Colaiuta   Guest Artist,Drums
Bill Payne   Synthesizer
Vince Denham   Saxophone
Roscoe Beck   Bass,Vocals
Brian Mann   Synthesizer
C. Roscoe Beck   Bass,Vocals,Bass (Electric)
Scott Ferguson   Percussion

Technical Credits

Robben Ford   Producer,Arranger,Composer
Scott Ferguson   Producer,Producer,Producer
Eddie Jones   Composer
Bob Fuojinski   Assistant Engineer
Micajah Ryan   Assistant Engineer
Toby Wright   Mixing,Mixing Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Bryan MacLean   Composer
William Bell   Composer
Shep Lonsdale   Engineer
Ted Templeman   Executive Producer
Kitaro   Composer
J.B. Lenoir   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Larry Mah   Assistant Engineer
Charles Singleton   Composer
Don George   Composer
John Echols   Composer
Jeff Hendrickson   Mixing,Engineer
Walter Jacobs   Composer
Russell Ferrante   Composer
Mark Ford   Producer
John Slattery   Engineer
Charlie Singleton   Composer,Composer
Brett Swain   Assistant Engineer
Hal Sacks   Engineer
Ken Forssi   Composer
Booker T. Jones   Composer
Art Ferrante   Composer
Geoff Gillette   Mixing
David Hentschel   Engineer
Howie Weinberg   Mastering
Mark Creamer   Mixing,Engineer
Arthur Lee   Composer
Joan Parker   Production Coordination
Tim White   Photography
Mike Russ   Photography
Bob Levy   Assistant Engineer
Rick Slater   Engineer
Duncan Aldridge   Engineer