Long Time Coming (Nappy Brown album)

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Long Time Coming
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Studio album by
Nappy Brown
Released2007
Genre Blues, R&B
Label Blind Pig
Producer Scott Cable
Nappy Brown chronology
Best of Both Worlds
(1998)		Long Time Coming
(2007)

Long Time Coming is an album by the American musician Nappy Brown, released in 2007. [1] [2] It was nominated for a Blues Music Award for "Traditional Blues Album of the Year". [3] Released by Blind Pig Records, Long Time Coming was Brown's final album; he died in September 2008. [4] [5]

Contents

Production

Produced by Scott Cable, the album was recorded in May 2007, primarily in Kernersville, North Carolina. [6] [7] [8] Brown did not have a large recording budget, so Cable mostly relied on favors from the backing musicians. [9] "Cherry Red" is a cover of the song made famous by Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson. [10] "Keep On Pleasin' You" is a version of a song Brown cut for Savoy Records. [11] "Don't Be Angry" is a reprise of Brown's biggest hit. [12] "Take Care of Me" is a gospel song; Brown was initially hesitant to include it on the blues and R&B-heavy Long Time Coming. [13] Junior Watson, Bob Margolin, and Sean Costello were among the guitar players on the album. [14] [15] [16]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [7]
Boston Herald A [17]
Orlando Sentinel Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [11]
Philadelphia Daily News A [18]

The Charleston Daily Mail wrote that, "having sung everything from jubilee gospel to rocking R&B, 78-year-old Brown effortlessly rummages through various blues styles." [10] The Philadelphia Daily News opined that "this rascally showman is a hoot and a half." [18] The Orlando Sentinel stated: "With its muscular piano foundation and simple rhythm section, 'Take Care of Me' emerges as a showcase for Brown's ability to meld the tender and the tough with his powerful vocals." [11] The Washington Post determined that Brown "belts out jump tunes with the kind of robust authority the genre demands, delivers romantic ballad with crooning finesse and fully reveals his gospel roots when the spirit moves him." [14]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Keep On Pleasin' You" 
2."You Were a Long Time Coming" 
3."Don't Be Angry" 
4."Give Me Your Love" 
5."That Man" 
6."Right Time" 
7."Who" 
8."Cherry Red" 
9."Aw Shucks, Baby" 
10."Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleepin'" 
11."Bye Bye Baby" 
12."Take Care of Me" 

References

  1. ↑ "'Long Time Coming' – Nappy Brown". The Ledger. Lakeland. December 13, 2007.
  2. ↑ Carnes, Jim (October 21, 2007). "Revisiting". The Sacramento Bee. p. TK27.
  3. ↑ "Nominees for Blues Awards announced — Watermelon Slim has six nominations". The Commercial Appeal. December 13, 2007. p. B5.
  4. ↑ Russell, Tony (September 26, 2008). "Obituary: Nappy Brown: 1950s blues and R&B singer resurgent in the 80s and last year". The Guardian. p. 47.
  5. ↑ Sisario, Ben (September 25, 2008). "Nappy Brown, 78, Blues and R&B Singer". The New York Times. p. B7.
  6. ↑ Staton, John (February 21, 2008). "Music Notes". Star-News. Wilmington.
  7. 1 2 "Long Time Coming Review by Scott Yanow". AllMusic. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  8. ↑ Keresman, Mark (December 13, 2007). "Nappy Brown". Phoenix New Times.
  9. ↑ Harrison, Daniel M. (2021). Live at Jackson Station: Music, Community, and Tragedy in a Southern Blues Bar. University of South Carolina Press. p. 163.
  10. 1 2 Lipton, Michael (September 13, 2007). "CD Reviews". Charleston Daily Mail. p. 2D.
  11. 1 2 3 Abbott, Jim (October 26, 2007). "'Long Time' worth the wait". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 37.
  12. ↑ Van Vleck, Philip (January 11, 2008). "Charlotte native is making a comeback with R&B". The Herald-Sun. Chapel Hill. p. D5.
  13. ↑ Tomko, Gene (March 2008). "The Right Time for Nappy Brown". Charlotte Magazine.
  14. 1 2 Joyce, Mike (November 2, 2007). "Nappy Brown 'Long Time Coming'". The Washington Post. p. T9.
  15. ↑ Langmaid, Wilfred (December 22, 2007). "If pure blues and roots music roots are what you seek...". The Daily Gleaner. p. D8.
  16. ↑ Cristiano, Nick (December 4, 2007). "Nappy Brown 'Long Time Coming'". McClatchy – Tribune News Service. The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 1.
  17. ↑ "Music". The Edge. Boston Herald. December 15, 2007. p. 28.
  18. 1 2 Takiff, Jonathan (October 2, 2007). "More to Score". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 38.
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