Wee Willie Walker, The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra - After a While (2017)

Tracklist

01. Second Chance
02. After a While
03. I Don't Want to Take a Chance
04. Romance in the Dark
05. Hate Take a Holiday
06. Thanks for the Dance
07. If Only
08. Cannot Be Denied
09. Look What You've Done to Me
10. I Don't Want to Know
11. The Willie Walk
12. Lovey Dovey
13. Your Good Thing (Is About to End)


After A While is the new collaboration between legendary soul singer, Wee Willie Walker and The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra. This recording features 8 original tracks and 5 carefully selected covers. After recording for Goldwax and Checker labels in the 60s Walker settled in Minneapolis and was rarely heard outside of Minnesota. In the last few years he has emerged with new recordings, which have garnered accolades from critics and fans alike. Although Willie's career spans six decades, After A While is his debut as a songwriter and co-producer, making this a truly collaborative effort! The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra provides the perfect foundation for Walker's deep blue soul vocals. This recording is a must have for fans of blues and soul music!

“…Anyone missing the golden years of Soul can stop pining and go check out Wee Willie Walker who still has it all Right Now. He’s keeping the Soul flame burning bright and
effortlessly killing it on, AFTER A WHILE. Congrats to all involved.” — Mike Kappus, Rosebud Agency

“…The re-emergence of soul singer supreme Wee Willie Walker has been one of the most welcome musical developments of the past several years, as he tours internationally, makes sterling additions to his catalog, and racks up well-deserved raves and honors. With AFTER A WHILE, his discography has reached a new peak. Anthony Paule provides his usual spot-on, savvy and impeccable guitar playing and bandleading, as his talent-rich Soul Orchestra combines with thoughtful, substantial songwriting, much of it by Christine Vitale, to craft as sympathetic a frame as a vocalist could dream about. Willie brings all of his passion, power and depth to bear. It all adds up to what is very much a collaboration, one which should bring copious joy to listeners and wind up on many blues and soul awards lists…” — Richard Shurman, Music Journalist & Record Producer

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