Jerry Williams - Jerry Williams (1972/2022) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

This is Jerry Lynn Williams third album, counting the first two High Mountain albums "Hoedown" and "Canyon" as his first two. Released in 1972 on David Briggs Spindizzy imprint for Columbia Records, this like seemingly all of his albums disappeared in a blaze of no publicity. Which is a shame, because it showcases a great soulful singer and guitar player, as well as a songwriter who would write hits for Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt and Delbert McClinton, among many others, later in life. Jerry passed away in 2005, having made only a handful of records in a 40 year career, but each album is like a black pearl, hard to find and very desirable. Jerry Williams covers "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" on this album and instead of the embarrassment that every other cover attempt I have heard became, he makes it his own. I was ecstatic to find this album available on CD and bought it immediately. Hopefully, there are more to come as Asia and Europe continue to demonstrate a greater appreciation for our musical history then we in the States do.

TRACKLIST

1. Jerry Williams - On Broadway
2. Jerry Williams - Cast Your Spell
3. Jerry Williams - Words
4. Jerry Williams - Just Like a Woman
5. Jerry Williams - Rock 'N Roll Is Here To Stay
6. Jerry Williams - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
7. Jerry Williams - On the Move
8. Jerry Williams - Love Letters
9. Jerry Williams - Maggie Was a Spider
10. Jerry Williams - Gangster of Love



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