Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:57
Size: 98.3 MB
Styles: Soul blues
Year: 1991/2006
Art: Front
[4:05] 1. She Ain't Ugly (She Just Don't Look Like Nobody Else)
[4:20] 2. Don't Give That Recipe Away
[4:29] 3. If You See My One-Eyed Woman
[8:43] 4. Dealin' From The Bottom Of The Deck
[5:00] 5. Romance Without Finance (Is A Nuisance)
[4:56] 6. Food Stamp Annie
[5:56] 7. Mr. Chicken Stew
[5:24] 8. Mr. B's Frosting
It was no coincidence that Gary Coleman had "BB" in his name. One of Coleman's main influences was B.B. King, and he was happy to acknowledge King's inspiration (although he's also learned a thing or two from Bobby "Blue" Bland, Jimmy Reed and the late Albert Collins). Romance Without Finance underscores the fact that while Coleman may not be the most original artist in the world, his Ichiban output has been consistent and enjoyable. The singer/electric guitarist's sense of humor serves him quite well on such amusing cuts as "Food Stamp Annie," "If You See My One-Eyed Woman" and "She Ain't Ugly (She Just Don't Look Like Nobody Else)." But he's equally appealing when embracing a somber minor-key groove a la Bland, and "Dealing From the Bottom of the Deck" is a fine example of Coleman's brooding side. Whether Coleman is being remorseful or humorous, this CD was a welcome addition to his catalogue. ~Alex Henderson
Romance Without Finance Is A Nuisance
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:55
Size: 105.1 MB
Styles: Soul blues
Year: 1988/1996
Art: Front
[3:27] 1. A Little Bit Of Your Gravy/Run All Over My Plate
[5:00] 2. That's Enough
[5:06] 3. Sleeper
[4:10] 4. Something About You
[3:38] 5. I'm Gonna Find Her
[3:09] 6. Cocaine Annie
[6:05] 7. Personal Manager
[4:11] 8. Baby Please Come Home
[3:42] 9. I No Something's On Your Mind
[3:20] 10. My Old Cow's Sick
[4:03] 11. Answer To (Laundrymat Blues)
Born 1947 in Paris, Texas. As hinted at by the "B.B." moniker added to his name Coleman was an admirer of B.B. King, but more so Albert King (who he mostly resembled as a guitar player) and of course Freddie King. When he was 15, he was working with Freddie King and later supported Lightnin' Hopkins and formed his own band, which played around Texas. Gary also began booking blues musicians into clubs in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. He continued to play gigs and book concerts for nearly two decades. In 1985, he formed Mr. B's Records, his own independent label. Coleman released his debut album, "Nothin' But The Blues" the following year. The album was popular and gained the attention of Ichiban Records, who signed Coleman and re-released the record in 1987, which managed a #74 placing on Billboard's R & B Albums chart. A fruitful relationship ensued with the label. In addition to his own records he began producing albums for a number of other artists, as well as writing songs for other musicians and acting as an A&R scout for Ichiban. Between 1988 and 1992, he released six records and produced another 30. Some of his productions include albums by Little Johnny Taylor, Blues Boy Willie, Chick Willis, Vernon Garrett and Buster Benton. Coleman died in 1994.
Cocaine Annie