The Gypsy Woman Told Me
VIzzTone, 2020
9/10
Listen to The Gypsy Woman Told Me
An incredible collaboration here, Bob Corritore brings his strong harmonica prowess to the affair, while John Primer’s guitar and vocal skills shine on this 3rd joint effort of proficient Chicago blues.
“Keep A- Driving” gets the listen off to a piano heavy and guitar fueled start as Primer’s soulful, gritty vocals are perfect for the upbeat atmosphere, and the title track follows with plenty of rhythm as Corritore’s harmonica adds much to the blues experience.
In the middle, “Walking The Back Streets And Crying” offers an emotive and slower paced moment, while “I Got The Same Old Blues” tosses some funks nods into the organ friendly and highly melodic album highlight. “Let’s Get Together” then takes some influence from Americana amid the bouncy spirit that’s as timeless as it is memorable.
At the end, “Walked So Long” reinforces the strong blues dynamics in the back porch rawness, and “Ain’t Gonna Be Cuttin’ Loose” ends the listen full of glorious musicianship and a precise delivery.
Let’s hope these 2 legends are up for more records together, cause their chemistry is undeniable as they play off each others strengths well across these dozen tracks that any fan of the blues will admire.
Travels well with: Bob Corritore & Friends- Do The Hip-Shake Baby!; Bob Margolin- This Guitar And Tonight