Soulin' is an album by blues musician Jimmy Reed released by the BluesWay label in 1967.Wirz' American Music: Bluesway Records discography accessed August 30, 2019Wirz' American Music: Jimmy Reed Discography accessed August 30, 2019Both Sides Now: Bluesway Album Discography accessed August 30, 2019
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated the album was: "bogged down by a production that tries to move Reed into the blues-rock era. Consequently, the album is primarily of interest to completists, since even hardcore Reed fans may find the production disconcerting".
Track listing All compositions credited to Al Smith except where noted "Buy Me a Hound Dog" – 2:30 "Feel Like I Want to Ramble" – 2:35 "I Wake Up at Daybreak" – 2:16 "Peepin' and Hidin'" – 2:36 "Don't Press Your Luck Woman" – 2:28 "I'm Not Going to Let You Down" – 2:35 "I'm Knockin' on Your Door" – 2:40 "Crazy About Oklahoma" – 2:40 "Cousin Peaches" – 2:07 "Ain't No Time for Fussin'" – 2:42 "Dedication to Sonny" – 1:57 Recorded in Chicago in May 1966 (tracks 7–9 & 11), May 26, 1967 (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 5) and April 18, 1967 (tracks 3, 6 & 10)
Personnel Jimmy Reed – guitar, vocals, harmonica William "Lefty" Bates (all tracks), Eddie Taylor (tracks 7–9 & 11) – guitar Jimmy Gresham (tracks 1–6 & 10), Jimmy Reed Jr (tracks 7–9 & 11), Phil Upchurch (tracks 7–9 & 11) – bass Al Duncan – drums
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