Doris Duke - Woman (1974)

Georgia-born soul singer Doris Curry began her career as Doris Whittingham after marrying Gus Whittingham of the Cadillacs and after backing Nina Simone on live album A Very Rare Evening, Swamp Dogg renamed her Doris Duke for her acclaimed solo debut, I’m A Loser. The 1975 swansong, Woman, recorded for the British Contempo label and arranged by Gerry Shury, gets it contours from Ultrafunk’s top-notch rhythm section and enhanced by the Armada Orchestra. A neglected classic that remained unjustly obscure, it has superb takes of ‘Woman Of The Ghetto’ and Mavis Staples’ ‘Pick Up The Pieces,’ plus spirited originals.

Tracklist:
1 01. Doris Duke - Woman Of The Ghetto (07:37)
1 02. Doris Duke - Hey Lady (05:45)
1 03. Doris Duke - Love Is Here And Now You're Gone (05:46)
1 04. Doris Duke - Pick Up The Pieces (03:39)
1 05. Doris Duke - Please Come Back (05:08)
1 06. Doris Duke - Grass Hopper (SHOUT 42) (03:29)
1 07. Doris Duke - To Chicago With Love (02:42)
1 08. Doris Duke - A Little Bit of Your Love (03:06)
1 09. Doris Duke - Full Time Woman (03:45)