Watch Your Step

by Ted Hawkins

Overview

Guitarist/vocalist Ted Hawkins was an instant sensation when this session was originally released in 1982. At a time when slick, heavily produced urban contemporary material was establishing its domination on the R&B scene, Hawkins' hard-edged, rough, cutting voice, plus his crisp acoustic guitar accompaniment and country-blues roots, seemed both dated and extremely fresh. This 15-track CD includes four numbers with Hawkins backed by Phillip Walker and his band, and others ranging from the humorous "Who Got My Natural Comb?" to the poignant "If You Love Me" and two versions of the title track. He also teamed with his wife Elizabeth on "Don't Lose Your Cool" and "I Gave It All I Had" for moving duets. ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	08/03/2018
Label:	Craft Records
UPC:	0888072053434

Tracks

1. Watch Your Step
2. Bring It Home Daddy
3. If You Love Me
4. Don't Lose Your Cool
5. The Lost Ones
6. Who Got My Natural Comb?
7. Peace & Happiness
8. Sweet Baby
9. Stop Your Crying
10. Put in a Cross
11. Sorry You're Sick
12. Watch Your Step
13. TWA
14. I Gave Up All I Had
15. Stay Close to Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ted Hawkins   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Dennis Walker   Bass
Phillip Walker   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Melvin Moore   Trumpet
David Le   Saxophone
Johnny Tucker   Drums
Jimmy Grisby   Vocals (Background)
Melanie Moore   Trumpet
Elizabeth Hawkins   Vocals
Arthur Woods   Piano
Ollie Count Gaines   Bass
David Li   Saxophone
Ina Bea Walker   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Ted Hawkins   Composer
Dennis Walker   Producer
Scott Billington   Design
Bill Dashiell   Remixing
John Cevetello   Engineer
Bruce Bromberg   Producer
Carl Keyes   Photography