15 great old school Funk,Soul and R&B grooves.
Great vocals, and an incredibly tight rhythm and
horn section
Great vocals, and an incredibly tight rhythm and
horn section
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Wigg Walker review.... Written by Don Crow Friday, 14 September 2007 " STILL FINDING MY WAY " CHARLES "WIGG" WALKER -- DEEP DOWN RECORDS DD-1 NOT THIS TIME -- SOMEBODY LIKE YOU -- SWEAT-- HOW WRONG -- LOVES GONNA GET YOU -- MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW -- LIVIN' IN A WORLD OF HURT-- I'M STILL FINDING MY WAY -- WEEKEND LOVE AFFAIR -- CALL IT WHAT YOU WILL -- LOVE DON'T WORK LIKE THAT -- HUSH MONEY -- CHAIN REACTION -- STANDIN' IN A CIRCLE -- LET'S FALL BACK IN LOVE Of the surviving vocalists from the glory days of the "Night Train" era, Charles "Wigg" Walker has been vastly under-recorded for a man of his immeasureable talents. He's recently been on the serious comeback trail, tho, as lead singer for the soul-funk group The Dynamites, gigging throughout the South. Producer Randy Coleman and Deep Down Records have just released Wigg Walker and "Still Finding My Way," another red-hot slab o' soul that lets Charles' tremendous voice lead the way on fifteen cuts that cover blues, funk, and R & B. Walker possesses a voice honed over years of "soul-shoutin" in the grand traditions of Cooke, Redding, and Johnnie Taylor. He can growl, he can shout, and he can"bring it down" for the ladies, all in the matter of a few measures. A fine example of his range is the tale of a hot lady holding the proverbial "smoking gun" in "Hush Money." Plus, he's backed by some of Music City's best session players, such as Larry Van Loon and Johnny Neel on keys, and backing vocals from Kim Morrison and Sally Pledger. The rhythm section is tighter than Ebenezer Scrooge, and the horn lines are cleaner than the Board of Health, giving this set that cool, "old-school" vibe!! A lost love is the story behind "Livin' In A World Of Hurt." Wigg turns in a plaintive performance on the ballad of a man adjusting to a failing relationship in"call it what you will, I Call It Love." The funk burners are present as well. Take a listen to"Sweat" for a real workout, indeed! And, with its poignant lyrics regarding today's society and the world we live in, our favorite was Wigg's rapid-fire delivery in "if you're Standin' In A Circle, you can't choose a side!" Charles Walker is one of those rare singers who could take the Greater Nashville telephone directory and sing the names right off the pages with unbridled soul. The age-old adage is true, that "they just don't make 'em like Wigg any more," and it's a pleasure to see more recorded material from him. Enjoy "Still Finding My Way" from a man capable of generating "99,000 watts of SOUL POWER!!" Keeping the faith....Sheryl and Don Crow. © 2008 The Music City Blues Society in Nashville, Tennessee Website by BeareWare | MCBS Admin |
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