Walking the Blues

Walking the Blues is an album by blues pianist and vocalist Otis Spann recorded in New York in 1960 by Candid Records but not released until 1972 by the Barnaby label.[1][2][3][4]

Walking the Blues
Studio album by
Otis Spann
Released1972
RecordedAugust 23, 1960
StudioFine Recording, NYC
GenreBlues
Length45:36
LabelBarnaby
KZ-31290
ProducerNat Hentoff
Otis Spann chronology
Sweet Giant of the Blues
(1970)		 Walking the Blues
(1972)		 Heart Loaded with Trouble
(1973)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

AllMusic reviewer Thom Owens stated "Walking the Blues is arguably the finest record Otis Spann ever cut, boasting 11 cuts of astounding blues piano. On several numbers, Spann is supported by guitarist Robert Jr. Lockwood and their interaction is sympathetic, warm, and utterly inviting. ... Most importantly, however, is the fact that Walking the Blues simply sounds great -- it's some of the finest blues piano you'll ever hear.".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Otis Spann except where noted

  1. "It Must Have Been the Devil" − 3:50
  2. "Otis' Blues" − 4:16
  3. "Going Down Slow" − 3:57
  4. "Half Ain't Been Told" (Otis Spann, James Oden) − 4:38
  5. "Monkey Face Woman" (Oden) − 4:55
  6. "This Is the Blues" − 3:06
  7. "Evil Ways" (Oden) − 3:50
  8. "Come Day, Go Day" (Oden) − 4:10
  9. "Walking the Blues" − 4:55
  10. "Bad Condition" (Oden) − 4:21
  11. "My Home Is on the Delta" (McKinley Morganfield) − 3:12

Personnel

References
  1. Edwards, D., & Callahan, M., The Barnaby Label Album Discography accessed November 14, 2019
  2. Jazzlists Candid Label Discography, accessed November 14, 2019
  3. Wirz' American Music: Otis Spann Discography accessed November 14, 2019
  4. Jazzdisco: Candid Records Catalog: 79000 series accessed November 14, 2019
  5. Owens, Thom. Otis Spann: Walking the Blues – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
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