Many, many outpourings have followed the death of Bobby Womack (indeed, if words were record sales Bobby would have died much, much richer). Many have been eloquent - some have rehashed interviews, some highlighted the music, and some told stories. All of them were good, and those (like the Little Dragon one we reblogged earlier this week) from artists have been particularly wonderful. Bobby touched many, and deeply.
Like many of my contemporaries we came to Womack through his 80s soul masterpieces “The Poet 1&2” and first saw him sing then. And some of us went back to discover more (I’m especially in like with Harry Hippie), and revelled in the return that was “The Bravest Man Alive”. And everyone has talked about both these phases, and some about his Sly Stone phase which culminated in the brilliant “Communication”.
However no one else has highlighted my favourite bit of Womack’s career – his country album. Naturally called “B.W goes C.W”
The working title was apparently “Black In The Saddle Again”. Obviously Bobby was a man not to be trifled with and also one who could turn his hand to whatever he fancied, without prejudice. This record is definitely as good as its sleeve. Too cool.
Don’t believe me, doubters. Delve and enjoy the inspired Charlie Rich cover “Behind Closed Doors”
-TH
