Guitarist/vocalist
Ted Hawkins
was an instant sensation when this session was originally released in 1982. At a time when slick, heavily produced urban contemporary material was establishing its domination on the R&B scene,
Hawkins
' hard-edged, rough, cutting voice, plus his crisp acoustic guitar accompaniment and country-blues roots, seemed both dated and extremely fresh. This 15-track CD includes four numbers with
backed by
Phillip Walker
and his band, and others ranging from the humorous
"Who Got My Natural Comb?"
to the poignant
"If You Love Me"
and two versions of the title track. He also teamed with his wife
Elizabeth
on
"Don't Lose Your Cool"
and
"I Gave It All I Had"
for moving duets. ~ Ron Wynn