The Bottom of the Blues is an album by blues pianist/vocalist Otis Spann recorded in 1967 and originally released by the BluesWay label.[1][2][3]
| The Bottom of the Blues | ||||
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | November 20, 1967 | |||
| Studio | New York City | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
| Length | 36:04 | |||
| Label | BluesWay BL/BLS 6013 | |||
| Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Otis Spann except where noted
- "Heart Loaded with Trouble" (James Oden) − 2:58
- "Diving Duck" − 5:25
- "Shimmy Baby" (Muddy Waters) − 3:54
- "Looks Like Twins" (Muddy Waters) − 4:58
- "I'm a Fool" (Lucille Spann) − 3:09
- "My Man" (Lucille Spann) − 3:35
- "Down to Earth" − 4:32
- "Nobody Knows" (Walter Davis) − 4:43
- "Doctor Blues" − 2:50
Personnel
edit- Otis Spann − piano, vocals
- George Buford − harmonica
- Luther Johnson, Muddy Waters, Sammy Lawhorn − guitar
- Sonny Wimberley − bass
- S. P. Leary – drums
- Lucille Spann − vocals (tracks 3 & 5-7)
References
edit- ^ Wirz' American Music: Bluesway Records discography accessed November 14, 2019
- ^ Both Sides Now: Bluesway Album Discography accessed November 14, 2019
- ^ Wirz' American Music:Otis Spann Discography accessed November 14, 2019
- ^ Otis Spann: The Bottom of the Blues – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 14, 2019.