The Alligator debut of Austin's (and the world's) favorite long, tall piano player. A potent mixture of roadhouse rock, New Orleans R&B and deep soul and Marcia's best singing ever. Includes a duet with Delbert McClinton.
Produced by Doyle Bramhall and Marcia Ball Recorded and mixed by Jared Tuten Assistant engineer: Todd Dillon Recorded at Arlyn Studios, Austin, TX Mixed at Pedernales Studio, Spicewood, TX...
Produced by Doyle Bramhall and Marcia Ball Recorded and mixed by Jared Tuten Assistant engineer: Todd Dillon Recorded at Arlyn Studios, Austin, TX Mixed at Pedernales Studio, Spicewood, TX Mastered at Wolf Mastering, Nashville Photos by Johnny Medina Design by Kevin Niemiec
Casper Rawls appears courtesy of Rounder Records Sonny Landreth appears courtesy of Sugar Hill Records Delbert McClinton appears courtesy of Hotshot/New West Records
Dedicated to Daddy and Chick
With special thanks to all the musicians who played so beautifully and so willingly, to the vocalists who sang like angels, to our families who help us every step of the way and especially to the songwriters who shared their hearts' and souls' inspiration. Thanks also to Avery Burdette at Yamaha, Delbert and Wendy, Shari Matza Berenson, Ken Hale and Tom Druecker at the U.T. Art department, and your living room, Austin.
Doyle says thank you to Barbara Logan, Will, Sophia, Martin, Loma del Norte, the San Jose Motel and El sol y la luna.
The Scene Of The Crime 3:11 Words and Music by Marcia Ball and Stephen Bruton (C2001 Brutunes, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI & Gatorhythms, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Hammond B-3: Riley Osbourn Acoustic Guitar: Casper Rawls Harmonica: Gary Primich
You Make It Hard 4:00 By Allen Toussaint (C1996, 1997 Screen Gems-EMI Music and Marsaint Music Inc. All rights for Marsaint Music Inc. controlled and admin. by Screen Gems-EMI Music, BMI) Vocals: Marcia Ball and Delbert McClinton Bass: Roscoe Beck Drums: Doyle Bramhall Guitar: Derek O'Brien Trumpet: Wayne Jackson Tenor Sax: Dan Torosian Baritone Sax: Mark Kazanoff Hammond B-3: Riley Osbourn Piano: Marcia Ball Acoustic Guitar: Casper Rawls Backing Vocals: Susanne Abbott, Bonnie Bishop, Kristin Dewitt
Count The Days 3:28 By Charlie Foxx, Brooks Johnson & Yvonne Williams (Catalogue Music, Inc., BMI)Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Trumpet: Wayne Jackson Tenor Sax: Brad Andrew Baritone Sax: Mark Kazanoff Backing Vocals: Don Bennett, Keith Robinson, Doyle Bramhall, Debbie Gardner
Let The Tears Roll Down 5:43 By Leigh Harris and Nic ten Broeke (Gentilly Lace Music/Nix-On That Music, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Roscoe Beck Drums: Doyle Bramhall Guitar: Derek O'Brien Acoustic Guitar: Casper Rawls Harmonica: Gary Primich Hammond B-3: Riley Osbourn Trumpet: Wayne Jackson Tenor Sax: Dan Torosian Baritone Sax: Mark Kazanoff Backing Vocals: Susanne Abbott, Bonnie Bishop, Kristin Dewitt
Louella 4:27 By Marcia Ball (Gatorhythms, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Hammond B-3: Riley Osbourn Accordion and Tenor Sax: Pat Breaux Tenor Sax: Brad Andrew
Fly On The Wall 4:21 By Wayne Jackson and Johnny Barranco (Sweet Medicine Music, BMI/Lady Teresa Music, ASCAP) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Roscoe Beck Drums: Chris Hunter Rhythm Guitar & Parts: C.C. Adcock Slide & Solo: Sonny Landreth Hammond B-3: Riley Osbourn Trumpet: Wayne Jackson Tenor Sax: Paul Klemperer Baritone Sax: Mark Kazanoff Backing Vocals: Susanne Abbott, Bonnie Bishop, Kristin Dewitt
I Have The Right To Know 4:49 By Brenda Burns (C1996 Brenda Burns Music, admin. by Bug Music, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Hammond B-3: Riley Osbourn Backing Vocals: Susanne Abbott, Bonnie Bishop, Kristin Dewitt
Thibodaux, Louisiana 3:30 By Doyle Bramhall and Robin Syler (2:30 Music admin. by Bug Music/Syler Songs, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Roscoe Beck Drums: Chris Hunter Guitars: C.C. Adcock Derek O'Brien Sonny Landreth Harmonica: Gary Primich Accordion: Pat Breaux
I'm Coming Down With The Blues 4:00 By John Berry & Don Covay (C1960 Renewed 1988 Screen Gems-EMI Music, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Trumpet: Wayne Jackson Tenor Sax: Paul Klemperer Baritone Sax: Mark Kazanoff Tenor Sax Solo: Pat Breaux Acoustic Guitar: Casper Rawls
Shake A Leg 2:57 By Terry Wilson & John Herron (Jesilu Music/Lew-Bob Songs & See Johnny Run Songs, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Tenor Sax: Brad Andrew
Somebody To Love 3:33 By Marcia Ball (Gatorhythms, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Acoustic Guitar: Casper Rawls Tenor Sax: Brad Andrew Tenor Sax: Pat Breaux Frotoir: Van Mouton Backing Vocals: Susanne Abbott, Bonnie Bishop, Kristin Dewitt
She's So Innocent 4:54 By Marcia Ball (Gatorhythms, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Roscoe Beck Drums: Doyle Bramhall Guitar: Derek O'Brien Acoustic Guitar: Casper Rawls
You Make Me Happy 3:44 By Marcia Ball (Gatorhythms, BMI) Vocal and Piano: Marcia Ball Bass: Don Bennett Drums: Keith Robinson Guitar: Pat Boyack Trumpet: Gary Slechta Tenor Sax: Brad Andrew Baritone Sax: Mark Kazanoff
"A stellar collection of R&B and blues..her best vocal performance to date. Strikes a fine balance between polished performance and true grit, capturing the totality of Marcia Ball like no previous album" - BILLBOARD
"Rollicking, good time blues and intimate, reflective balladry..her songs ring with the truth of experience" - ROLLING STONE
