I Feel Like Goin' On

Ronnie Earl | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 18, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Stony Plain Music
• ASIN: B00008J2PR
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,274 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

"I make this music in the hopes that I may touch your soul," says Ronnie Earl. "It is not fame that I seek or need." These words explain his low profile and encapsulate the vision of an emotionally driven musician. The statement’s truth rings out in every blistering guitar lick and solo on this predominantly instrumental release. As an authoritative axe slinger, Earl is less concerned with how many notes he plays than with the impact each holds. Like Mike Bloomfield (who he sounds eerily like on "Blues for Otis Rush") his style is lean, hungry, and fiery. Recorded live in the studio, Earl shifts from the traditional gospel of "Mary Don’t You Weep" (with guest vocalists the Silver Leaf Gospel Singers) to a sharp cover of Howlin' Wolf’s "Howlin' for My Darlin'." A mouth-watering unaccompanied showcase appropriately titled "Alone with the Blues" and the Peter Green-styled "Donna," where notes drip like mercury from his fingers, are also highlights. Tough yet expressive and always soulful, this is intensely moving blues from a gifted guitarist whose humility and sincerity are as affecting as his music. --Hal Horowitz

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blooze, blooze, blooze!, September 2, 2003

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Tom Timmermans (Belgium, Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Feel Like Goin' On (Audio CD)

Mr Earl is BACK! Definitely his best since "Live in Europe". No jazz in sight, only soul-saving and gut-wrenching blues!

It's like each songs pays hommage to a particular blues man. From the swinging Freddie King-style opener, over rough'n'ready Howlin' Wolf (Wolf Dance) and John Lee Hookers type tunes to the sweet'n'soulful closer Donna... This whole album's a gem.

Ronnie Earl is definitely one of the top 3 best blues guitarists out there today. Wonder what a collaboration between him and Duke Robillard would sound like?

Gentlemen? An idea for the future?

Five stars! Anything less is an abomination!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ronnie is back, April 26, 2003

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Fred Rudofsky (upstate NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Feel Like Goin' On (Audio CD)

One of the greatest shows I ever saw was Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters in 1995 in Portsmouth, NH-- three hours of blues and deep jazz and gospel grooves. The same holds true for this new album, though it does not feature as much jazz material as the previous albums have. Instead, the emphasis is on intense blues shuffles and ballads, with one vocal (a great gospel collaboration that suggest Ronnie coulld do a full album of ths). As always, Ronnie's tone and attack are breath-taking, esp. in paying tribute to folks like Otis Rush and Howlin' Wolf (and his lead Hubert Sumlin).The liner notes are quite revealing and inspirational, with Ronnie confessing that his love of music makes his recent triumphs over manic-depression that much sweeter. (And props to Ronnie for paying respects to the next generation of guitarists, esp. Sue Foley). For long-time fans, this will be a welcome album. For newcomers, you're in for a real treat--once you've heard Ronnie, you're a fan for life.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ronnie earl is the best blues guitar player alive!!!!, July 24, 2003

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trevor rardon (Sterling, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Feel Like Goin' On (Audio CD)

when ronnie play's straight blues music, he can't be matched!(except for stevie ray) he play's some killer blues on this one. turn this one up loud for the full affect of this guy's amazing and raw talent. a must have for your collection...if you call your self a blues guitar fan.