Hear My Blues (subtitled Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Showcases Al Smith) is the debut album by jazz/blues vocalist Al Smith featuring saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis' working group with organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1959 and becoming the first release on the Bluesville label.Prestige Records Catalog: Bluesville 1000 series, accessed October 31, 2018Payne, D. Shirley Scott discography accessed October 31, 2018Both Sides Now: Prestige/Bluesville Album Discography accessed October 31, 2018 The album was reissued as Blues Shout! under Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis's name on Prestige in 1964.Discogs: album entry, accessed October 31, 2018
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Alex Henderson stated: "Both of Smith's Bluesville albums are well worth owning, but if you had to pick one of the two, Hear My Blues would the best starting point".
Track listing All compositions by Al Smith except where noted "Night Time Is the Right Time" (Unknown) – 4:16 "Pledging My Love" (Don Robey, Ferdinand Washington) – 2:28 "I've Got a Girl" – 4:32 "I'll Be Alright" – 3:51 "Come On, Pretty Baby" – 2:55 "Tears in My Eyes" – 5:58 "Never Let Me Go" (Joe Scott) – 5:11 "I've Got the Right Kind of Lovin'" – 3:24
Personnel Al Smith – vocals Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis – tenor saxophone Shirley Scott – organ Wendell Marshall – bass Arthur Edgehill – drums
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