Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul

by Maria Muldaur

Overview

This superior release finds Maria Muldaur returning to her roots and paying special tribute to Memphis Minnie. Assisted by such notables as singer-guitarist Taj Mahal and guitarist Del Rey, Muldaur really excels on the vintage material and in this acoustic setting. Rather than sounding like a revivalist, her sensitive and witty vocals show a real understanding for the music and make her sound like a veteran of the era even though she is about 50 years too young! For listeners who might find it difficult to get into early blues due to the primitive recording quality, Maria Muldaur's Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul will serve as the perfect transition. This is one of her finest recordings overall. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/02/2005
Label:	Stony Plain
UPC:	0772532130424
Rank:	86517

Tracks

1. I Am Sailin'
2. Long as I Can See You Smile
3. Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul
4. Ain't What You Used to Have
5. Lookin' the World Over
6. Empty Bed Blues
7. Tricks Ain't Walkin'
8. Crazy Cryin' Blues
9. She Put Me Outdoors
10. Decent Woman Blues
11. I'm Goin' Back
12. Take a Stand

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Maria Muldaur   Primary Artist,Vocals
Steve Freund   Primary Artist,Guitar
Suzy Thompson   Primary Artist,Fiddle
Del Rey   Primary Artist,Guitar
Roly Salley   Primary Artist
Pinetop Perkins   Primary Artist,Piano
Fritz Richmond   Primary Artist,Jug
Alvin Youngblood Hart   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Steve James   Primary Artist,Guitar,Mandolin
Taj Mahal   Primary Artist,Banjo,Guitar,Vocals
Kevin Porter   Primary Artist
Dave Mathews   Primary Artist,Piano
Tracy Lee Nelson   Vocals
Rowland Salley   Bass
Vance Ehlers   Bass
Paul Revelli   Drums

Technical Credits

John Jacob   Engineer
Memphis Minnie   Composer
Holger Petersen   Photography,Executive Producer
Lucille Bogan   Composer
Ari Rios   Engineer
J.C. Johnson   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Maria Muldaur   Arranger,Producer,Liner Notes