Rosco Gordon, No Dark in America - 59m 58s

Tracks & Durations

1. No Dark in America	4:15
2. Cheese & Crackers	3:10
3. Early in the Morning	3:51
4. A Night in Rio	4:17
5. Girl in my World	3:34
6. You Don't Care About Nothing	3:44
7. I am the One	3:29
8. That's What You do to Me	3:23
9. You Look Bad When You're Naked	2:54
10. Love on Top of Love	5:49
11. Takes a Lot of Loving	4:37
12. Are you Mine?	2:42
13. When Baby Come Home	4:15
14. One More Time	4:43
15. Now You're Gone	5:06

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Review

The eclectic, eccentric, and irresistibly ebullient Rosco Gordon sounds so full of life on these tracks that it's hard to accept that the 74-year-old pianist died in 2002, just months after they were recorded. Whether attempting to lift the spirits of post-9/11 America on the title cut, conjuring a festive romp through "A Night in Rio," or exhibiting his unique sense of humor on novelty numbers like "Cheese & Crackers" and "You Look Bad When You're Naked," Gordon remains an all-American original. The Memphis native cut his musical teeth with the likes of Rufus Thomas and Ike Turner in the early 1950s, distinguishing himself with the soulful playfulness of his songwriting and the off-kilter shuffle of his signature piano style. For this release, producer Lij enlisted the support of younger Nashville rockers in what was plainly a labor of love for all concerned. Though Gordon's reputation rests with lighter fare, sophisticated balladry such as "Girl in My World," "You Don't Care About Nothing," and "When Baby Come Home"--worthy of a Charles Brown--shows the depth of his artistry. --Don McLeese

1. No Dark in America
2. Cheese & Crackers
3. Early in the Morning
4. A Night in Rio
5. Girl in My World
6. You Don't Care About Nothing
7. I Am the One
8. That's What You Do To Me
9. You Look Bad When You're Naked
10. Love on Top of Love
11. Takes a Lot of Loving
12. Are You Mine?
13. When Baby Come Home
14. One More Time
15. Now You're Gone

Format: CD

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