Eddie Hinton is the stuff of which music legends are made. A prolific session guitarist and part of the Muscle Shoals Swampers, he played on countless hit records, including those from legends Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett,... more » Joe Tex along with artists as varied as Boz Scaggs, Herbie Mann and The Staple Singers. As a writer he had major hits with Choo Choo Train by The Box Tops and Breakfast In Bed, a hit for Dusty Springfield and later by UB40. This, his first solo album released in 1978, was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and legendary producer Barry Beckett. Remastered in 24 bit with a 16 page color booklet with essays from John D. Wyker and Peter Thompson, along with a personal contribution from David Hood.One of MOJO magazine's Top 100 Soul Albums, as well as being rated at 4 and a half stars by All Music Guide.« less
Eddie Hinton is the stuff of which music legends are made. A prolific session guitarist and part of the Muscle Shoals Swampers, he played on countless hit records, including those from legends Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett, Joe Tex along with artists as varied as Boz Scaggs, Herbie Mann and The Staple Singers. As a writer he had major hits with Choo Choo Train by The Box Tops and Breakfast In Bed, a hit for Dusty Springfield and later by UB40. This, his first solo album released in 1978, was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and legendary producer Barry Beckett. Remastered in 24 bit with a 16 page color booklet with essays from John D. Wyker and Peter Thompson, along with a personal contribution from David Hood.One of MOJO magazine's Top 100 Soul Albums, as well as being rated at 4 and a half stars by All Music Guide.
"I have been a fan of Eddie Hinton since 1978. It is such a shame to know most people have never heard of him. Of course, some will go "that name sounds familiar", but his voice will send back images of The Big "O"[Otis Redding]. This white man hits soul notes that will bring tears to your eyes. YOU GOT ME SINGING is truly a happy R&B rendition that shows off the influence that Otis had on this man. What a Gift! You are missed - but your songs live on in the heart of this musician!"
Very Extremely Soulful
Naomi Johnson | Columbus, Ohio USA | 03/14/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is only my second purchase of an Eddie Hinton cd, and everything about this one and the previous purchase (Dear Y'all) is making me anxious to do all that is possible to get my hands on all of his cds. What's not to love? The man had a voice so full of pain and heartbreak and downright soul-sickness that you have to be awestruck when he turns right around and makes the joyful noise that is 'Shout Bamalama.' And I had wondered whether Hinton, who was a fine songwriter as well as singer and guitarist, might have written anything with Dan Penn. Well, here's 'Shoot the Moon,' and it's a pretty fine argument for wishing the two had written many more songs together. (And what I wouldn't give to find a Hinton/Oldham composition!) I so envy those of you who got to witness Eddie Hinton in concert or in the studio. Maybe y'all think you know how lucky you were. I sure hope you do!"
This is THE Eddie Hinton album
BluesFan | High desert Arizona | 06/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Eddie Hinton, oft referred to as the "white Otis Redding", was one of the session musicians who made Muscle Shoals one of the premier recording studios in the 1960s and 1970s, especially for soul music. On his own, Eddie was a mixed bag, suffering from a variety of spiritual maladies that made his live performances and studio recordings quite variable in quality. On this album, you get Eddie at his absolute best. His singing is fantastic as is his guitar work; he's on his home turf at Muscle Shoals, backed by many of his session buddies; the digital remastering by Fred Meyer (don't have a clue as to who he is but I will not forget him) is virtually flawless and beautifully done. Yes, this album is OOP and not cheap but it is THE Eddie Hinton album to own. I consider it to be in the top 20 soul albums of all time."
"...I Got The Feeling...The Feeling For Love...And It Feels
Mark Barry at Reckless Records, Lon | UK | 07/19/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Eddie Hinton's voice is part Otis Redding part Bobby Womack part Frankie Miller - and as you can imagine with credentials 'that' good - his guttural singing style is considered to be a thing of wonder among soul aficionados.
Recorded in November 1977 at the Muscle Shoals Sound Recording Studio in Sheffield, Alabama and released in March 1978 on Capricorn CPN-0204 in the USA only, this obscure and criminally forgotten LP received good reviews at the time of release, but produced poor sales. And it's been the very definition of `lost masterpiece' ever since.
Sporting what has to be one of the worst titles for an LP ever and an album cover that wasn't much better, "Very Extremely Dangerous" is a soul-rock album on a label more associated with the southern boogie of The Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band and Elvin Bishop. This 1997 remaster by FRED MEYER was part of Polygram's "Capricorn Classics" CD series - but now deleted - it too is equally rare (42:05 minutes).
The session players for the album were:
EDDIE HINTON - Guitar, Piano & Vocals
BARRY BECKETT - Piano, Organ and Moog Synthesizer (also Produced)
JIMMY JOHNSON - Guitar
DAVID HOOD - Bass
ROGER HAWKINS - Drums
HARRISON CALOWAY - Trumpet
HARVEY THOMPSON - Tenor Saxophone
DENNIS GOOD - Trombone
RONNIE EADES - Baritone Saxophone
"You Got Me Singing", "I Got The Feeling", "We Got It" and "Yeah Man" are solo Hinton songs with ALVIN HOWARD co-writing on "Concept World", "Get Off In It", "Brand New Man" and "I Want It All". DAN PENN of the legendary Dan Penn/Spooner Oldham song-writing team co-wrote "Shoot The Moon" while "Shout Bamalama" is not surprising an Otis Redding cover version.
Barry Beckett's production is typically accomplished and lovely (he was one of the founders of the Muscle Shoals Studios). His history in music is extraordinary - and apart from being on so many legendary sessions as to be ridiculous - he was also at the production helm of umpteen great albums - "Communiqué" by Dire Straits (their underrated 2nd album) and Dylan's "Slow Train Coming" to name but a few (with Jerry Wexler). Which brings me to Meyer's remaster combined with Beckett's top production values - it's produced a delicious finish on this CD - a lovely warm sound that's full and sweet.
The songs have a distinctly Southern feel - they range from mellow to funky and are most effective when they slow right down. The majestic soulful build of "I Got The Feeling" is typical - a slow soulful groove is found, licking guitar then backs it up and is sided by the legendary Muscle Shoals brass - all the while Eddie is wailing like Otis is in the room and he has to impress his mentor. The boppin' "Shout Bamalama" sounds Little Richard in party mode with the boys in the band having a ball. "Yeah Man" is fabulous too - a slinky little number that goes down like honey. But the album's gem for me is "Get Off Of It" which is almost Van Morrison in its mystical soulful vibe - it's just beautiful. It contains the album's title in its lyrics and is as successful a fusion of rock and southern soul as I've ever heard.
The downside is of course acquiring this peach. Most will baulk at the extortionate prices now being asked for this rare deletion (time for a re-issue Hip-O Select), but when you hear it - you'll understand why it's worth the wallet-full required...
Lovely stuff - and recommended big time.
PS: this review is dedicated with affection to the memory of Barry Beckett who passed away in June of 2009"