Review by Dan Forte
Vanguard may have spelled his name wrong (he prefers Charlie or Charles), but the word was out as soon as this solo debut was released: here was a harpist every bit as authentic, as emotional, and in some ways as adventuresome, as Paul Butterfield. Similarly leading a Chicago band with a veteran black rhythm section (Fred Below on drums, Bob Anderson on bass) and rock-influenced soloists (keyboardist Barry Goldberg, guitarist Harvey Mandel), Musselwhite played with a depth that belied his age -- only 22 when this was cut! His gruff vocals were considerably more affected than they would become later (clearer, more relaxed), but his renditions of "Help Me," "Early in the Morning," and his own "Strange Land" stand the test of time. He let his harmonica speak even more authoritatively on instrumentals like "39th and Indiana" (essentially "It Hurts Me Too" sans lyrics) and "Cha Cha the Blues," and his version of jazz arranger Duke Pearson's gospel-tinged "Cristo Redemptor" has become his signature song -- associated with Musselwhite probably more so than with trumpeter Donald Byrd, who originally recorded the song for Blue Note. Goldberg is in fine form (particularly on organ), but Mandel's snakey, stuttering style really stands out -- notably on "Help Me," his quirky original "4 P.M.," and "Chicken Shack," where he truly makes you think your record is skipping.
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Reseña de Dan Forte
Puede que Vanguard haya escrito mal su nombre (prefiere Charlie o Charles), pero la palabra salió tan pronto como se lanzó este debut en solitario: aquí había un armoniquista tan auténtico, tan emotivo y, en cierto modo, tan aventurero, como Paul Butterfield. De manera similar, liderando una banda de Chicago con una veterana sección rítmica negra (Fred Below en la batería, Bob Anderson en el bajo) y solistas influenciados por el rock (el teclista Barry Goldberg, el guitarrista Harvey Mandel), Musselwhite tocó con una profundidad que desmintió su edad - ¡sólo tenía 22 años cuando esto fue cortado! Sus rudas voces se vieron considerablemente más afectadas de lo que serían más tarde (más claras, más relajadas), pero sus interpretaciones de "Help Me", "Early in the Morning", y su propio "Strange Land" soportan la prueba del tiempo. Dejó que su armónica hablara con más autoridad en instrumentos como "39th and Indiana" (esencialmente "It Hurts Me Too" sin letra) y "Cha Cha the Blues", y su versión del arreglista de jazz Duke Pearson "Cristo Redemptor" teñida de gospel se ha convertido en su canción insignia - asociada con Musselwhite probablemente más que con el trompetista Donald Byrd, que originalmente grabó la canción para Blue Note. Goldberg está en buena forma (particularmente en el órgano), pero el estilo de Mandel, tartamudo y serpenteante, realmente se destaca... notablemente en "Help Me", su estrafalario original "4 P.M.", y "Chicken Shack", donde realmente te hace pensar que tu disco se está saltando.
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A1. Baby Will You Please Help Me
A2. No More Lonely Nights
A3. Cha Cha The Blues
A4. Christo Redemptor
A5. Help Me
A6. Chicken Shack
B1. Strange Land
B2. 39th And Indiana
B3. My Baby
B4. Early In The Morning
B5. 4 P.M.
B6. Sad Day
Label: Vanguard
Released: 1967
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