Since Otis Spann last CD (Bottom of the Blues) on Columbia Records back in 1968, I have felt a massive void in my life. Lead single “Heart Loaded With Trouble” and “Diving Duck” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. Otis Spann was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Otis Spann and Bottom of the Blues together. Smart music for smart people.
I can’t stop playing Diving Duck. Shimmy Baby is simple, dignified and effective, Otis Spann refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. The song Looks Like Twins ending is my favorite… so catchy! I’m A Fool which is my favorite is a truly Otis Spann sounding song. Charming song, great melody. This track is a killer, it just grabs you instantly. Nobody Knows one of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard. In Doctor Blues Otis Spann is at his best.
Bottom of the Blues CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Heart Loaded With Trouble.mp3 | 3:05 |  |
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| Diving Duck.mp3 | 5:29 | |
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| Shimmy Baby.mp3 | 3:59 | |
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| Looks Like Twins.mp3 | 5:01 | |
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| I’m A Fool.mp3 | 3:15 | |
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| My Man.mp3 | 3:41 | |
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| Down To Earth.mp3 | 4:36 | |
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| Nobody Knows.mp3 | 4:48 | |
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| Doctor Blues.mp3 | 2:53 | |
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