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Hooking up with the Band, specifically Rick Danko and their producer John Simon, was one of the smartest moves Bobby Charles ever made. His subsequent eponymous album on Bearsville not only gave him a bigger audience, but led to the perfect production for his sly, subtle blend of New Orleans R&B, rock & roll, and country. Partially, that's because the production is fuller, richer than his sides for Chess, Jewel, and Paula, boasting not just some grit, but a sweetness on ballads like "I Must Be in a Good Place Now," a tune every bit as good as those from the singer/songwriters who dominated the charts in 1972. This gives the album an earthier quality than anything else he recorded; it also makes the album feel like a perfect companion piece to other roots rock albums from the time like, of course, the Band. Still, there's a special charm to this record, largely because while it sounds contemporary, it retains Charles' mellow vibe and his sharp songwriting. The songs come on slow -- "Street People," "He's Got All the Whiskey," and "Small Town Talk" all slowly unwind -- but the slow build is friendly, welcoming you into the song. This isn't lazy music, but it takes its time and it's better for it; it's perfect music for a hot summer afternoon. It's a true hidden gem of blue-eyed soul, Southern R&B, and early '70s roots rock (and early-'70s singer/songwriterism, for that matter).
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Rick Danko, Writer - Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Rick Danko, Writer - Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Bobby Charles, MainArtist - Robert Guidry, Writer
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1972 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
Album review
Hooking up with the Band, specifically Rick Danko and their producer John Simon, was one of the smartest moves Bobby Charles ever made. His subsequent eponymous album on Bearsville not only gave him a bigger audience, but led to the perfect production for his sly, subtle blend of New Orleans R&B, rock & roll, and country. Partially, that's because the production is fuller, richer than his sides for Chess, Jewel, and Paula, boasting not just some grit, but a sweetness on ballads like "I Must Be in a Good Place Now," a tune every bit as good as those from the singer/songwriters who dominated the charts in 1972. This gives the album an earthier quality than anything else he recorded; it also makes the album feel like a perfect companion piece to other roots rock albums from the time like, of course, the Band. Still, there's a special charm to this record, largely because while it sounds contemporary, it retains Charles' mellow vibe and his sharp songwriting. The songs come on slow -- "Street People," "He's Got All the Whiskey," and "Small Town Talk" all slowly unwind -- but the slow build is friendly, welcoming you into the song. This isn't lazy music, but it takes its time and it's better for it; it's perfect music for a hot summer afternoon. It's a true hidden gem of blue-eyed soul, Southern R&B, and early '70s roots rock (and early-'70s singer/songwriterism, for that matter).
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:34
- Main artists: Bobby Charles
- Label: Rhino
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 2006 Bearsville Records Inc., produced under license from Bearsville Records Inc., manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Co.
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