| Singing the Blues | ||||
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| Released | 1967 | |||
| Recorded | 1967 | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
| Length | 37:44 | |||
| Label | BluesWay BLS 6006 | |||
| Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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Singing the Blues (also reissued as Roll 'Em) is an album by blues vocalist Joe Turner recorded in 1967 and originally released by the BluesWay label. [1] [2] [3]
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| AllMusic |   [4] |
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Backed by some top studio players of the era the 56-year old classic blues singer shows that he was still in prime form. Nothing too surprising occurs other than the fact that the ten songs are all Turner's originals. Best-known are the two vintage hits "Roll 'Em Pete" and "Cherry Red" while some of the newer tunes are more forgettable although still delivered with spirit.". [4]
All compositions by Joe Turner except where noted
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