Eric Bibb & Needed Time Spirit & The Blues 45RPM (2 LP)

Featured in Michael Fremer's Heavy Rotation in the February 2001 Issue of Stereophile!
Spirit & The Blues is a real odyssey of Eric's music. Here we find everything from black Mississippi blues to spirituals, ballads, country and even reggae - sometimes with an almost electrified swing, but guaranteed "unplugged" in the finest Opus 3 tradition! Eric has gathered a large number of musicians from rock, folk and blues and, last but not least, "The Deacons" -- a gospel quintet from the USA which was actually formed while this recording was being made.

Features:

• 180g vinyl LP
• Double LP
• 45rpm

Musicians:

• Eric Bibb, guitar, vocals
• Olle Eriksson, bass
• Christer Lyssarides, mandolin & bouzouki
• Goran Wennerbrandt, bottle neck guitar & guitars
• Jenny Bohman & Derrick Walker, harmonica
• Bjorn Gideonsson, drums
• Special Guests: The Deacons

Selections:

LP 1
1. Lonesome Valley
2. In My Father's House
3. Needed Time
4. I Am Blessed
5. Just Keep Goin' On
6. Where Shall I Be
7. Woke Up This Mornin'
8. I Want Jesus To Walk With Me
LP 2
1. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond
2. Braggin'
3. Water Under The Bridge
4. Tell Ol' Bill
5. Satisfied Mind
6. Meetin' At The Buildin'
7. Waltz

Recorded January - June, 1994