Joe Williams - I Just Want To Sing (FLAC)

The late, great Joe Williams shows a range of styles in this recording. From the whimsical and tongue in cheek ("It Ain't Easy Being White" and Duke Ellington's "Fat and Forty") to flowing ballads ("After You've Gone," "Young and Foolish") he displays his marvelous pipes and demonstrates that he does indeed just want to sing. On this outing he is accompanied by a small combo of tuned-in session musicians, who do a masterful job. The recording quality is outstanding - extremely intimate. You'll feel like you're right there in the same room with Joe and his friends. Williams left a great legacy of recordings over his many, many years. This one was near the end of his long and distinguished career, and his savvy and technique shine.

1. Until I Met You
2. After You've Gone
3. Fat And Forty
4. War No More
5. It's Not Easy Being White
6. Dimples
7. Young And Foolish
8. I Was A Fool
9. I Got It Bad
10. What A Difference A Day Makes
11. Sawmill Blues
12. Later Than You Think
13. All The Things You Are