Berry's 1967 album for Mercury Records finds the rock and roll pioneer in a surprisingly soulful mode, recorded with a crack band of Memphis session players. The record is a curious detour, yet features some of Berry's most committed vocal performances.
- The album was recorded at the famed Simpson's Recording Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, with members of the Hi Rhythm Section backing Berry. Producer: Bob Grimshaw.
- The session musicians included guitarist Reggie Young, bassist Tommy Cogbill, and drummer Gene Chrisman, all of whom would soon play on The Memphis Sound and Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man."
- While not a commercial success, the album has been reissued multiple times, recognized for its deep groove and Berry's willingness to explore a bluesier, more contemporary sound for the era.
Charles Edward Anderson Berry is one of the architects of rock and roll, a musician and songwriter whose guitar techniques, stage presence, and lyrical themes defined the genre. By 1967, Berry was in his second stint with Chess Records, having recently completed a prison sentence for a Mann Act conviction.
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