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Released in 1970, Just a Little Lovin' was the fourth (and last) studio album Carmen McRae cut for Atlantic Records in the late '60s/early '70s. The albums were for the most part a mix of pop and jazz songs with a decidedly pop angle. Just a Little Lovin' isn't too different, though it leans more toward the soulful end of the street. Producer Arif Mardin put McRae together with the Dixie Flyers studio band, backup singers extraordinaire the Sweet Inspirations, and an all-star horn section led by King Curtis, and then let her loose on the usual Beatles covers (a lifeless "Something," a very relaxed and sensual "Here, There and Everywhere," and a dramatic take on "Carry That Weight") and pop tunes like Jimmy Webb's "Didn't We" and Laura Nyro's "Goodbye Joe." So far, so half decent. Where the album really takes off is on the tracks that sound more down-home and Southern, like those cribbed from Dusty in Memphis ("Just a Little Lovin'," "Breakfast in Bed"), the Willie Dixon blues "I Love the Life I Live," and the tracks written by Tony Joe White (the funky-as-dirt "I Thought I Knew You Well" and "I Want You"). The band sounds totally in the groove on these cuts and McRae responds with some supremely gritty performances. As with all her other Atlantic records, it's a mixed bag but well worth picking up for Carmen McRae fans -- and if you aren't one, you should be! ~ Tim Sendra
Director: Gene Orloff.
Photographer: Jim Marshall .
Arranger: Arif Mardin.
Personnel: Carmen McRae (vocals, piano); Carmen McRae; Alexander Gafa (guitar); George Marge, Walter Kane, Romeo Penque (woodwinds); Joe Newman Quartet , Joe Newman (trumpet); Tony Miranda, Brooks Tillotson, Joseph DeAngelis (French horn); Tommy McClure (bass guitar); Jim Dickinson (guitar, keyboards); Charlie Freeman (guitar); King Curtis (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); George Dorsey (alto saxophone); Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone); Garnett Brown (trombone); Mike Utley (electric piano, organ); Sammy Creason (drums, percussion); The Sweet Inspirations (background vocals).
Recording information: Atlantic South-Criteria Studios, Miami, FL.
Just A Little Lovin' Music Carmen McRae Just A Little Lovin' Songs Just A Little Lovin' Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   Carmen McRea is my Girl! I already had the album,but I wanted it in CD form. I carry her every where I go. Love the way she sings. Submitted by jjambillbob (Lanham,MD, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
One of My favorite CD Truly Carmen could sing anything. Everyone shouls wakw up to this CD, "Just A Little Lovin" early in the morning. Wow! Submitted by lllsmith (Berkeley, CA, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
A great "period piece" Ms Mcrae is in fine voice, as usual, on this set. The accompaniment was modern (late 60s at the time) which took some getting used to. I guess many Jazz artists were in limbo during this period, until the resurgence of classic jazz in the seventies with the help of the Pablo and Concorde labels, among others. My favourites are "Here, there and everywhere", "Didn't we" and "More today than yesterday", but I'm sure that open-minded Carmen Mcrae fans like me will enjoy the entire album for what it was at the time. Check out the other Mcrae reissues on Atlantic Records which you will surely also enjoy. Submitted by lk (Cape Town, South Africa) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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