This Love Is Gonna Last
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
Listen to This Love Is Gonna Last
The veteran soul singer, Charles ‘Wigg’ Walker, returns with his first album in over 10 years, and it’s full of authentic R&B that surrounds love, trust and commitment.
The cozy title track opens with stirring strings and crisp drumming that suits Walker’s expressive pipes, and “Whatever It Is” follows with a lively spirit thanks to the bright brass and higher range from Walker.
Landing in the middle, “Midnight Rendezvous” is a stylish and intimate moment via the dreamy guitar and soulful singing, while “If I Had Known”, the album’s best, is a rich and powerful display of timeless R&B flavor.
“That Kind Of Love” and “ It’s About Trust” exit the listen. The former is an upbeat and melodic, romantic tune, and the latter is an emotive finish of heartfelt singing and soft musicianship.
Now in his 80’s, Walker’s talents clearly haven’t waned, and the influences from Philly and Detroit to Memphis and more are much appreciated and admired.
Travels well with: Bobby Blue Bland- His California Album; Ray Charles- Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music