King,Guy Truth CD

The natural Truth is that Guy King is a bad man, a fierce and soon-to-be prominent practitioner of the music that has thrilled his heart ever since he was a small boy. This brilliant new album, produced by Dick Shurman, features three songs co-written by King and noted biographer/songwriter David Ritz who also wrote the descriptive notes. Truth showcases present-day Guy King in his many guises: a straight-ahead blues shouter, a straight-ahead blues gunslinger, a powerful singer of blues-tinged pop songs, a gifted arranger and original writer of fresh and compelling blues-based material. "Yes, it's blues," says King, "but it's also deep soul and swinging jazz." 15 songs, over 70 minutes!

1. The Same Thing That Can Make You Laugh (Can Make You Cry) 2. Truth 3. My Happiness 4. It's About the Dollar Bill 5. A Day in a Life with the Blues 6. Cookin' in Style 7. See Saw 8. Hey Now 9. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues 10. There Must Be a Better World Somewhere 11. King Thing 12. Bad Case of Love 13. Something's Wrong 14. If the Washing Don't Get You (The Rinsing Will) 15. One Hundred Ways