Bland, Bobby: Two Steps From The Blues (Vinyl LP)

Bobby "Blue" Bland was one of the main creators of the modern soul-blues sound. Along with such artists as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Junior Parker, Bland developed a style that mixed gospel with blues and R&B. His anguished voice, with charisma and melisma to spare, was a confident and expressive instrument.

This quintessential edition contains Bobby Bland’s outstanding debut album for Duke Records, Two Steps from the Blues (1961) – one of the all-time cornerstones of soul & blues. It is enduring music: passionate songs played by small to mid-sized ensembles, complete with wailing horns and an intimate piano.

1. Two Steps From The Blues
2. Cry Cry Cry
3. I'm Not Ashamed
4. Don't Cry No More
5. Lead Me On
6. I Pity The Fool
7. How Does A Cheatin' Woman Feel?
8. I've Just Got To Forget You
9. Little Boy Blue
10. St. James Infirmary
11. I'll Take Care Of You
12. I Don't Want No Woman
13. I've Been Wrong So Long
14. Wishing Well