Singin' with the Sun (1999)

About this title: Long a Chicago club mainstay, Duncan sings and blows harp in the time-honored 1950s style of that city's rich blues tradition. Backed by the Rockin' Johnny Band, Duncan runs through a set of originals and old favorites that proves that there's still a few of the old timers left who can deliver the goods. Duncan's harp is replaced by Martin Lang on three tracks and Eddie Taylor Jr. takes over the guitar chores on two tunes, and is particularly effective on "Tribute to Jimmy Reed." Although some of Little Arthur's originals skirt the issue of copyright and his timing is suspect in spots, this ... read more

Tracks:

1. Pretty Thing [Reed]
2. Knockin' on Your Door [Duncan]
3. No Place to Go [Burnett]
4. Sugar Bee [Duncan]
5. Mattie Mae [Duncan]
6. Itchin' Back [Moore]
7. Singin' With the Sun [Duncan]
8. Tribute to Jimmy Reed [Reed]
9. Bad Reputation [Duncan]
10. Trackmarks [Duncan]
11. Leaving Mississippi [Duncan]
12. Blues After Hours [Crayton/Taub]
13. My Baby Left Me Out on the Road [Duncan]
14. Singin' With the Sun [Remix] [Duncan]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.