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Even when they aren't outstanding, Johnnie Taylor's '90s albums on Malaco are usually satisfying. None of his Malaco dates of the '80s and early to mid-'90s were weak or disappointing, and are at least worthwhile. (I Know It's Wrong, But I...) Just Can't Do Right doesn't qualify as one of Taylor's all-time best albums, but it's an above-average effort with many strong points. Whether going for a '60s-like Southern soul approach on "Guilty as Charged" and "Crazy over You," or a smoother, more Philly-ish '70s-type sound on the moving "Only My Woman Can," Taylor comes across as a seasoned soul man who uses decades of solid experience to his advantage. Though not essential, this is a CD that Taylor's more devoted fans will want. ~ Alex Henderson
Recording information: Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL; Criteria Studios, Miami, FL; Malaco Studios, Jackson, MS; Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, AL; Musical Shoals Sound Studios, Sheffield, AL.
Personnel: Johnnie Taylor (vocals); Jimmy Johnson , Duncan Cameron, Bill Hinds (guitar); Mei Mei Luo, Jorge Orbon, Marion Myzko, Geremy Miller, Stuart MacDonald, John DiPuccio (violin); Debbie Spring, David Chappell (viola); Steve Sigurdson (cello); Jim Horn (flute, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass saxophone); Harvey Thompson (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Harrison Calloway, Mike Haynes (trumpet); Charles Rose (trombone); Clayton Ivey (keyboards); Roger Hawkins (drums, percussion); Dorothy Moore, Jewel Bass, Thomisene Anderson (background vocals).
Audio Remixers: Steve Melton; Wolf Stephenson.
I Know It's Wrong, But I Just Can't Do Right Music | List Price | $16.97 (You save $3.08) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Blues, Soul/R&B, Stax/Southern Soul | | Label | Malaco | | Orig Year | 1991 | | All Time Sales Rank |  71833  | | CD Universe Part number | 1063004 | | Catalog number | 7460 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 04, 1991 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Johnnie Taylor; Tommy Couch; Wolf Stephenson | | Engineer | Vickie Lancaster; Dennis Hetzendorfer; Jerry Masters; Steve Melton; Wolf Stephenson | | Recording Time | 44 minutes | | Personnel | Jim Horn - flute, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass saxophone
Jimmy Johnson
Mike Haynes - trumpet
Harvey Thompson - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Clayton Ivey - keyboards
Charles Rose - trombone
Harrison Calloway
Johnnie Taylor - vocals
Duncan Cameron
Jewel Bass
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