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Tracklist

A1I’m Gettin’ ‘Long Alright (2:57)

A2I Wonder (2:57)

A3Confessin’ The Blues (2:58)

A4Romance In The Dark (3:35)

A5C. C. Rider (2:45)

A6Cherry Red (3:12)

A7In The Evenin’ (2:54)

B1I Love Paris (4:06)

B2It Could Happen To You (4:00)

B3Bye Bye Blackbird (4:47)

B4A. Blow Top Blues / B. Jelly Jelly Blues / C. Long John Blues (10:42)

Condition

Here’s a Canadian pressing of Esther Phillips’ “Confessin’ The Blues” from 1976 that deserves attention from any serious blues collector. Phillips, who started as Little Esther in Johnny Otis’s band when she was just fourteen, had evolved into one of the most emotionally compelling vocalists of her generation by the time this album was recorded. This Atlantic release captures her at a mature artistic peak, blending her gospel-trained voice with a deep understanding of both traditional and contemporary blues forms. The album showcases her remarkable ability to inhabit a song completely, whether she’s tackling classic material or more recent compositions.

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Retro Revolution Records Halifax, Nova Scotia

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