Earl Gaines was born in Alabama in 1935. He left home at age 16 and headed for Nashville, hoping for a career as a blues singer. He hooked up with the great saxophonist Louis Brooks whose group the High-Toppers were the first call R&B session musicians in Nashville at the time. Earl fronted the group as a vocalist and also played drums from time to time. In his career Gaines recorded with the cream of Nashville's R&B sidemen including Johnny Jones, Billy Cox, Skippy Brooks, & many more. . This recording features 1990's recordings with Fred James and showcases what an amazing artist Earl Gaines is and is a must for fans of Southern Soul and Blues.
1. Every Night in the Week 2. Everything's Gonna Be Alright 3. Two Lovers Are Better Than One 4. Sittin' Here Drinkin' 5. Best of Luck Baby 6. Same Thing 7. Your Butt's Too Big 8. Brandi and Champagne 9. I'll Carry a Torch 10. You Put a Spell on Me 11. Is It Good to You Baby
