Johnny Shines - Johnny Shines (2011)

Tracklist
01. Give My Heart A Break
02. Too Lazy
03. Moaning & Groaning
04. Just A Little Tenderness
05. I Know The Winds Are Blowing
06. Just Call Me
07. My Love Can't Hide
08. Skull & Crossbones Blues
09. Vallie Lee
10. Can't Get Along With You
11. Have To Pay The Cost
12. Ramblin'


On this eclectic and largely electric 1970 set, Shines is joined by an all-star West Coast band comprised of guitarist Phillip Walker, pianist Nat Dove, bassist Charles Jones, drummer Murl Downy and sax player David II. The music dips into soul balladry ("Just a Little Tenderness") and Chicago boogie ("Give My Heart a Break"), and on a handful of tracks, including "Too Lazy," "Skull and Crossbones Blues," "Vallie Lee" and "Ramblin'," the band steps aside to allow Shines to go it alone.