Time: 43:00
Size: 98.4 MB
Styles: Louisiana blues
Year: 1996
Art: Front
[2:51] 1. Born For You
[5:03] 2. Old Black Joel
[4:14] 3. Oh My Darling, Look What You're Doing To Me
[2:04] 4. Festis Believe In Justice
[2:23] 5. Please Tell Me It Aint So
[5:08] 6. Something Is Wrong With Our Love
[3:43] 7. I Need Your Love So Bad, I'm About To Loose My Mind
[3:55] 8. Don't Let Me Go
[4:16] 9. I Just Called To Wish You A Merry Christmas
[2:42] 10. I Like To Make Love When Its Pouring Down Rain
[6:36] 11. There Is A Rainbow Hangin' Over My Shoulder
Backing Vocals, Finger Snaps, Handclaps – Karlene Arena, Rhea Kahler; Baritone Saxophone – Sean Kenny (3); Bass – Jerry Pekinto, John Bonvillian Jr. (tracks: 7, 12); Drums – Tony D’Alessandro; Guitar, Vocals – Rockie Charles; Harmonica – Smoky Greenwell; Lap Steel Guitar – Fred Koella; Organ – Rick Allen (3), Wayne Lohr; Tenor Saxophone – Jerry Embree; Trumpet – Wilber Tank. Recorded 1995-1996 in Louisiana at Bonvillians Music In Gretna, Hart Sound in Belle Chasse & The Garage in Covington.
Louisiana-based guitarist/vocalist, Rockie Charles' inaugural outing for "Orleans" records comes after years of workmanlike episodes in the music business, including a minor hit, titled "The President of Soul, PT. 1 & 2," recorded in 1970 for Soulgate Records." Otherwise, Mr. Charles has spent years as a tugboat commander amid various gigs and a stint in Nashville.
This release signifies the artist's country-soul palate, amid a few gospel-tinged numbers. Marked by a clean production featuring Rick Allen and Wayne Lohr's effective Hammond B-3, organ accompaniment, Charles surges forth as a singer who seemingly lives through every lyric. He possesses a certain sweetness that alludes to a down home feel, via an animated approach, backed by pleasant melodies, and bluesy grooves. Charles renders a few soft rockers to complement an infectious vibe, although few if any of these works contain catchy hooks or memorable choruses. Therefore, Charles might be lacking a hit within the ranks of these twelve pieces, however when viewed upon as a whole -- he conveys a charming mystique here. ~Glenn Astarita
Louisiana-based guitarist/vocalist, Rockie Charles' inaugural outing for "Orleans" records comes after years of workmanlike episodes in the music business, including a minor hit, titled "The President of Soul, PT. 1 & 2," recorded in 1970 for Soulgate Records." Otherwise, Mr. Charles has spent years as a tugboat commander amid various gigs and a stint in Nashville.
This release signifies the artist's country-soul palate, amid a few gospel-tinged numbers. Marked by a clean production featuring Rick Allen and Wayne Lohr's effective Hammond B-3, organ accompaniment, Charles surges forth as a singer who seemingly lives through every lyric. He possesses a certain sweetness that alludes to a down home feel, via an animated approach, backed by pleasant melodies, and bluesy grooves. Charles renders a few soft rockers to complement an infectious vibe, although few if any of these works contain catchy hooks or memorable choruses. Therefore, Charles might be lacking a hit within the ranks of these twelve pieces, however when viewed upon as a whole -- he conveys a charming mystique here. ~Glenn Astarita
Born For You