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Product Description Rosco recorded "No Dark in America" and several other songs with Lij in Nashville in the summer of 2002, backed live by the young musicians who had been so fired up overdubbing to him. The joy of their connection gives life to this record. Amazon.com 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
"You Look Bad When You're Naked" is a great song, with hilarious lyrics and a funky sound (due to a dilapidated piano), but the rest of the songs on this CD vary from decent to blah. The title track (written after 9/11) is touching.