This disc, which has Dr. John at the controls as a producer, brings together a mix that brings out the best for all those concerned and involved with this project. There is no weakness here, it is a straight-ahead use of all the strengths of Shemekia Copeland, daughter of Johnny Copeland. The songs were well selected to effectively show off all her potency as a vocalist. There are some many good writers that are also players on this disc that the tunes fit like gloves. There are strong contributions by John "Fingers" Hahn, Mac Rebennack, and Shemekia Copeland herself. The tunes, varied in style, are all based in the deep blues, and were selected for their capability to push her vocal talents to constant new personal pinnacles. She keeps it interesting by varying the pace and on "The Push I Need," she sounds right at home singing this funky tune as a duet with Dr. John. She stays with the good Dr. through the tune as if she were doing this everyday. Then she turns around and seems just as comfortable singing "Happy Valentine's Day," as a slow bluesy torch-burner, with minimal accompaniment. This disc shows us some new sides of this fine singer, while she stretches her limits and she more than holds her own while being in the company of such luminous musicians as accompany her on this disc. This disc seems a return to the blues burner she is capable of being. She does her daddy proud on this stellar disc. ~ Bob Gottlieb
Follow-Up To Grammy Nominated 'Wicked'. Prod. By Dr. John
Recorded at The Hit Factory, Sorcerer Sound, Mirror Image Recordings, New York, New York.
Personnel: Shemekia Copeland (vocals); Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack (vocals, piano, organ); Arthur Nielson (guitar, slide guitar); Hugh McCracken (guitar); Jason Ladayne (electric piano); David Barard (bass, percussion, background vocals); Jason Langley (bass); Herman Ernest (drums, percussion, background vocals); Larry McDonald, Fingers Hahn (percussion).
Living Blues (11/02, pp.43-4) - "...With this disc, Shemekia Copeland has made giant strides toward realizing her enormous potential..." Mojo (Publisher) (12/02, p.121) - "...[Copeland] adds a scintillating sliver of New Orleans funk to her stew....Shimmering, feisty soul..."
Shemekia Copeland - Talking To Strangers Album Track Listing
Trk
Song
1
Livin' on love See All 2 Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
2
Two's A Crowd Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
3
When a Woman's Had Enough See All 2 Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
4
Sholanda's See All 2 Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
5
Don't Whisper See All 2 Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
6
Should Have Come Home Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
7
Talking To Strangers Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
8
Too Much Traffic Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
9
Too Close Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
10
Walk On Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
11
Ka-Ching
12
Push I Need Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
13
Happy Valentine's Day Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
14
When the Battle Is Over Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
15
Pie In The Sky Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland / Dr. John / Dr. John
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