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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'
Us, Capricorn Records, Cpr0043, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin
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Bruce Turner United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin' 5 copies |
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Back Bay Records United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
Uk, Capricorn Records, 2089001, 1974 |
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Back Bay Records United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
Uk, Capricorn Records, 2089001, 1974 |
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Back Bay Records United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
Uk, Capricorn Records, 2089001, 1974 |
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Back Bay Records United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
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Back Bay Records United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
Uk, Capricorn Records, 2089001, 1974 |
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Back Bay Records United Kingdom
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smilin'
B/w Soul Jones, Nice Labels
70's Capricorn 0043 |
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Musical Energi United States
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Keep On Smilin' 3 copies |
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R&M Records Austria
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$1.60 - $2.67 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Plain White Inner Us, Capricorn Records, Cpr0043, 1974 |
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R&M Records Austria
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Keep On Smilin'
Arista Company Sleeve Us, Capricorn Records, Cpr0043, 1974 |
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R&M Records Austria
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Keep On Smilin'
Germany, Capricorn Records, Cap17521n, 1974 |
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R&M Records Austria
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smilin (vinyl!)
Uk Capricorn 2089001 Long Deleted 1974. Comes In A Nice Generic Sleeve. |
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CDandVinyl United Kingdom
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$2.65 |
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WET WILLIE |
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Keep On Smilin/ Country Side Of Life
Drilled Wb Capricorn, 0052 |
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wayne4u United States
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Keep On Smilin'
Several Light Marks *buy 5 Get Cheapest Free *buy With Confidence-accurate Grading Or Refund*uk Mainland Customers 1-7 Lp/12" Or 30 7" Singles Same P&p Combine &am... |
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$3.06 |
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smilin' 8 copies |
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StaxOfWax45 United States
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Keep On Smilin'
Us, Capricorn Records, Cps0206, 1974 |
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StaxOfWax45 United States
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Keep On Smilin'
Light Lines On Vinyl, But Does Not Affect Play Us, Capricorn Records, Cpr0043, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
Close To Nm! Lots Of Gloss! No Picture Sleeve. Us, Capricorn Records, Cpr0043, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
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Keep On Smilin'
Us, Capricorn Records, Cps0206, 1974 |
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WET WILLIE |
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Keep On Smilin/soul Jones 3 copies |
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Keep On Smilin/soul Jones
Canada, Capricorn, 43 |
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Keep On Smilin/soul Jones
Canada, Capricorn, Cpr 0043 |
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Keep On Smilin/soul Jones
Canada, Capricorn, Cpr 0043 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Capricorn 2089001 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Plain Sleeve Capricorn Records, 2089 001 |
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Elevation Record United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
Original Usa Release With The B Side As 'soul Jones' Usa, Capricorn, Cpr 0043, 1974 |
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PLN/EX |
Come and get the United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin' / Soul Jones
Spain, Warner Bros. Records, 451114, 1974 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Us, Capricorn Records, Cpr0043, 1974 |
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BullTrax United States
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$4.31 |
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WET WILLIE |
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Keep On Smilin' (mono/stereo)
Promo Usa, Capricorn, Cpr 0043 |
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Airpower Canada
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Keep On Smilin'/soul Jones 4 copies |
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Keep On Smilin'/soul Jones
Canada, Capricorn, 43 |
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Keep On Smilin'/soul Jones
Canada, Capricorn, 43 |
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Keep On Smilin'/soul Jones
Canada, Capricorn, 0043 |
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Keep On Smilin'/soul Jones
Canada, Capricorn, 43 |
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Keep On Smilin/country Side Of Life
Reissue Usa, Collectables, 4353 |
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Airpower Canada
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smiling (country Side Of Life)
Us, Collectables 04353 |
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Fast Hits Music United States
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Keep On Smilin'
1974 With Soul Jones Uk, Capricorn, 2089001 |
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Rock of Ages United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin''/soul Jones
Usa, Capricorn, Cps 0206 |
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VG+ |
Silverball United States
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Keep On Smilin'
2 Copies Capricorn |
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Finyl Vinyl Reco Canada
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$5.75 |
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Keep On Smilin
Picture Sleeve , B Side : Soul Jones Holland, Capricorn, 1974 |
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wcoeck Belgium
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Keep On Smilin'
Capricorn, 2089-001 |
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DAVID SHOBEN United Kingdom
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$5.99 |
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smilin'
Promo Us, Capricorn Pr Cpr 004 |
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Jay's Classic Vi United States
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Keep On Smilin' / Soul Jones
Solid Center Silver Injection Label Pressing In Plain Sleeve. Uk, Capricorn, 2089 001, 1974 |
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VG+ EX |
Spindoktor United Kingdom
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smilin
2089 001 Capricorn |
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Acousticsoup United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin'
2089 001 Capricorn |
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Acousticsoup United Kingdom
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Keep On Smilin' (mono And Stereo)
Promotion Copy. Aged White Paper Sleeve Usa, Capricorn, Cpr 0043, 1974 |
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DJ-X-VG+ |
Out Of The Past United Kingdom
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smilin' (soul Jones)
White Paper Sleeve Uk, Capitol, 2089 001, 1974 |
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VG+ |
Out Of The Past United Kingdom
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Wet Willie |
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Keep On Smilin'/country Side Of Life
Reissue. (condition: M) Usa, Collectables 4353, 1974 |
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M (M-|M|M) |
Classic 45's United States
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$6.48 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Nice Copy In Plain Sleeve Uk, Capricorn Records, 2089001, 1974 |
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EARTHQUAKE United Kingdom
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$6.87 |
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Keep On Smiling/ Country Side Of Life
Reissue. (condition: M) Usa, Collectables 4353, 1974 |
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M (M-|M |M) |
Classic 45's United States
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$7.02 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Looks Mint To Me ! Company Sleeve. S1 Tested. Plays 100%. Lead-in Groove Almost Silent. Restored. Uk, Capricorn Records, 2089001, 1974 |
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7" |
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)/GENERIC |
KRTpro Music United Kingdom
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WET WILLIE |
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Keep On Smilin' / Soul Jones 2 copies |
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7" |
VG+ |
Beverly Records United States
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Keep On Smilin' / Soul Jones
Usa, Capricorn, 43 |
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VG+ |
Beverly Records United States
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$7.70 |
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Keep On Smilin' / Soul Jones
Wol Nice Original Label Usa, Capricorn, 43 |
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Beverly Records United States
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$11.00 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Capricorn 2089 001, 2089 001 |
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DUANE HOBDEN United Kingdom
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$8.27 |
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Keep On Smilin'/ Soul Jones
(condition: M-) Usa, Capricorn 0043, 1974 |
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M- (M |M-|M-) |
Classic 45's United States
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$8.64 |
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Keep On Smilin'
Vinyl Is Ex+++ Close To Nm, Labels Are Clean Comes With A 3 By 5 Info Card Us, Capricorn Records, Cps0206, 1974 |
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VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)/GENERIC |
solarmountain United States
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$8.90 |
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WET WILLIE |
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Keep On Smilin'/soul Jones (1974 Original)
Capricorn Cpr 0043 |
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Vintage Vinyl United States
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$12.00 |
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