Blue Spoon


Blue Spoon is an album by blues vocalist Jimmy Witherspoon which was recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Richie Unterberger, in his review for Allmusic, says "Blue Spoon was one of Witherspoon's jazzier sessions, still retaining his characteristic jazz-blues blend, but lighter on the soul, pop, and shouting R&B elements of some of his other releases".

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Witherspoon except where noted.
  1. "I Wonder" – 2:19
  2. "It's Only a Low Down Dirty Shame" – 2:25
  3. "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" – 2:19
  4. "Back to New Orleans" – 1:47
  5. "It's All in the Game" – 2:54
  6. "Blues in the Morning" – 5:08
  7. "I'll Never Be Free" – 4:11
  8. "Once There Lived a Fool" – 2:32
  9. "For Old Time's Sake" – 2:15
  10. "The Time Has Come" – 2:46

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