You'll Never Change

So, here's the thing. Last year Joe Henry (yes, THAT Joe Henry) produced a record for Bettye LaVette, a soul singer who hung in near, but undeserved, obscurity for many years. Listening to her old output you can hear the potential to eclipse some of the better known soul divas from the same era (I'm talking about you Ronnie). Joe produced a gritty, real and interesting album.

Critical reaction was mixed. Why? Hell if I know. I read one review that said that Henry's production was "slick" and "soulless". To wit, I respond, "writer whose name and publication I cannot recall, you are a twit."

So, to provide the general public (that's you, by the way) with the ammunition to love Ms. LaVette and her particular brand of soul, both classic and apparently "Soulless", I provide you with her label's samples.

Classic Bettye:
Let Me Down Easy
You'll Never Change

Modern Bettye:
Down To Zero
The High Road

I think you'll find that I'm right. That writer is a twit. If I could remember where I read that I'd give you his email address so you could write him daily missives explaining that he is a moronic, pathetic Mr. Poopy Pants.

Hell, it's Spring Break. I'm still in profanity-stealth mode.

Anyway, if you like Bettye (and who wouldn't, except Mr. Poopy Pants), buy I've Got My Own Hell to Raise here. Damn fine record.