Ben Atkins - Patchouli - Import Mini LP CD Limited Edition

Credits:

Ben Atkins

Description:

A swamp rock masterpiece! Ben Atkins' first solo album for Stax's Enterprise Records is now available on CD in paper jacket! (Original release: 1971/Enterprise Records)Ben Atkins was born in Alabama and has been active in the southern scene since the late 60's. This is his first solo album for Stax's Enterprise. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Studios (Alabama) and Stax Studios (Memphis), the former features David Hood (b), Roger Hawkins (ds), and Barry Beckett (key), the latter Donald Duck Dunn (b) from Booker T. & MG's, and Al Jackson (b) from Alabama. ), Al Jackson (ds) and others from Booker T. & MG's. Producer Bobby Manuel (g) also later joined MG's. With strong support from southern studio musicians, this is a masterpiece of U.S. swamp rock, a deep voice performing country soul numbers involving Dan Penn.

Tracklisting:

1.I LOVE THIS SONG
2.CROSS MY MIND
3.SHINE ON
4.HOLDING ON TO FRIENDS
5.SMOKESTACK LIGHTNIN' / BRIGHTER SIDE OF IT ALL
6.SOLID GROUND
7.THAT BRINGS ME DOWN
8.A LONG WAY TO GO
9.WOULD I BE BETTER GONE?
10.GOOD TIMES ARE COMING