The impressive debut album from the daughter of blues guitarist and singer Johnny "Clyde" Copeland. Only 19 when this was released, Copeland sings a blend of roadhouse blues-rock and R&B with an amazingly powerful voice that belies her age. Copeland was born in Harlem, and, like me, she spent a lot of time on the streets where she got her edge. Except, in my case, replace the word "streets" with "church choir parties" and "edge" with "finger sandwiches." Her backing band is top notch and the always reliable Uptown Horns appear on 3 tracks. The production is a little too clean for my tastes (I like my blues a little grittier), but a thoroughly enjoyable disc, perfect for a hot summer night.
Album chart peaks:
- US Billboard 200: Did not chart
- Billboard Blues: #11
Tracks: My picks are I Always Get My Man, My Turn Baby (with guest vocals and guitar from Joe Louis Walker), Your Mama's Talking, Big Lovin' Woman, and My Kind Of Guy. The ballads here (Salt In My Wounds, Ghetto Child, and Married To The Blues) are good enough, just not my thing.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None, although I'd definitely go see her live. I bet she tears the roof off. [Update 7 Dec 2024: finally saw her show last night at Sam's Burger Joint. She indeed tore the roof off. Great act.]
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