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Tracklist (Vinyl)
A1 | | Country Side Of Life | | 3:29 | A2 | | Keep On Smilin' | | 3:56 | A3 | | Trust In The Lord | | 3:10 | A4 | | Soul Sister | | 4:54 | A5 | | Alabama | | 3:24 | B1 | | Lucy Was In Trouble | | 3:38 | B2 | | Soul Jones | | 4:01 | See more tracksB3 | | Don't Wait Too Long | | 3:05 | B4 | | Spanish Moss | | 3:43 | B5 | | In Our Hearts (Instrumental) | | 4:24 |
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Review Throughout their existence as one of the South's best live bands, Wet Willie's major problem has always been the projection of the vibrance and enthusiasm of their stage show onto vinyl. Their earlier efforts have vacillated between a too loose "downhome revival" groove and an occasionally stuffy approach to precision that has, on alternate albums, negated both the band's professionalism and entertainment talents.Not so with Keep On Smilin', an album which serves as a marked departure from previous Wet Willie LPs marked in that… Read More there isn't a single rave-up included save for the instrumental "In Our Hearts," which seems to have been added as an afterthought. Instead, we're treated to a choice mating of Southern rock drive and classic R&B feeling, a combination with which Wet Willie scores repeatedly. "Country Side of Life" typifies the success of the mixtureinstrumentation firmly rooted in the Southern rock tradition, lyrics and vocal posturing in the classic R&B mold. Where many white singers would approach this material by trying to sound like Bill Broonzy, Jimmy Hall is content to accept his voice for what it is, relying on the naturalness of his performance to convey the "gospel truthfulness" so inherent to the great black R&B vocal masters. As for dues, two songs at least meet the monthly interest. "Trust in the Lord" draws heavily on the gospel influences of the band's homeland, though not in as obnoxiously heavy-handed a way as does the crooning of Leon Russell. And though "Alabama" seems to be but the obligatory (for Southern bands, at least) apologetic ode to the motherland, it's blessed with lyrics solid enough to support the otherwise tenuous comparison of lover and homeland. The title cut, though, is the most impressive number Wet Willie has done yet, a paced, patterned effort that prospers on gradually slackened vocal restraint. The addition of Williettes Donna Hall and Ella Avery to the band's line-up here proves a godsend the two girls build to a shimmering vocal crescendo that finally rises to dominate the proceedings by the song's end. Not only does the band appear to be polished on this number, they also appear remarkably poised in stark contrast to countless other white bands who've tried to pull off R&B trips before. This is the album Wet Willie has been promising ever since it first took the stage not insipid, not overbearing, just gutty downhome music sung and played from the heart. That they've finally committed such music to vinyl comes as no surprise; relief that it's finally done is the only acceptable emotion. (RS 168) GORDON FLETCHER |
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Keep On Smilin'
Woc Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Nice And Clean Used Lp And Cover. No Noise Or Scratches. Us, Capricorn, Cp 0158, 1974 |
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Merlins Record W United States
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Keep On Smilin' 9 copies |
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Keep On Smilin'
Cp-0128 40773-1a As Sx, G++, Writing On Cover Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Some Edge Separation Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Spine And Edge Wear, Light Surface Wear. Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
Ring And Edge Wear Corner Cut Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
. Light Spine And Edge Wear, Light Staining On Record Label. Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Great Shape, Slight Wear Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Light Ring, Spine, And Edge Wear, Saw Cut. Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin
Southern Fried Boogie Woogie. Cover Has Slight Wear, Small Name On Front. Capricorn, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Back Cover Yellowed / Title Edge Worn Through 4" In Middle / Vscw Capricorn Cp-0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Vinyl Vg++ / A Couple Of Bruised Corners Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin' 2 copies |
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Vagabond Enterta United States
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Keep On Smilin'
Clipped Corner Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
One Side Is Vg+ And Other Vg. Clipped Corner. Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
Close To Vg+. Minor Scuff Marks On Vinyl. Lots Of Gloss! Some Edge Wear On Outer Sleeve. Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
Capricorn 2429 115, 1974. Light General Wear To Sleeve, Nice Clean Vinyl. |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin' 2 copies |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin' 5 copies |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin' 2 copies |
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Keep On Smilin'
The Top Right Corner Has A Small Ding Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Both Right Corners Have Small Dings Us, Capricorn Records, Cp0128, 1974 |
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Rerun Records United States
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Keep On Smilin
(capricorn Cp0128) Original Usa Pressed Lp In Good Clean Condition. Usa, 1974 |
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Oz Music Online Australia
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Keep On Smilin'
2429 115 Capricorn |
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Acousticsoup United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
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Finyl Vinyl Canada
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Keep On Smilin' 2 copies |
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Keep On Smilin'
Note: Please Send Us An Message Before Placing An Order To Confirm Format And Play Ability…thank You! Usa, Capricorn Records, 1733515096, 2007 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Note: Please Send Us An Message Before Placing An Order To Confirm Format And Play Ability…thank You! Canada, Capricorn Records, 1899728105 |
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WILLIE,WET |
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Keep On Smilin'
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keep On Smilin' Capricorn, Cp-0126, 1974 |
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CyrCo United States
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