This is a richly flavorful album that showcases the artistry and talent that Jimmy Lewis, a master of southern soul music, has cultivated.
Jimmy Lewis, who has also done a great deal of work as a composer and producer, brings to the forefront the blues/soul sensibility he has cultivated throughout his career on this album, which is packed with his warm vocals and a sound deeply rooted in the South.
Jimmy Lewis has been active as a songwriter and producer for many years, and "Totally Involved" strongly captures his essence as a singer, transcending his titles. His vocals aren't flashy, but they have a solid core and warmth that stems from his Southern roots, creating a texture that naturally connects with elements of blues and soul. The songs are primarily mid-tempo, and their appeal lies in the cohesiveness that combines his restraint as a singer with the structural ability of a composer. Rather than striving for a flashy hit, the album feels like a careful tracing of his roots, and evokes the years he has accumulated as a songwriter.
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It Ain't What's On The Woman
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There Ain't No Man That Can't Be Caught
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Is That Any Way To Treat A Lady
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How Long Is A Heartache Suppose To Last
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Thank You
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Go On Live Your Life
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That Won't Stop Me From Loving You
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Help Me Understand You
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Bass - Wilton Felder
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Backing Vocals - Gloria Jones
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Percussion - King Errisson
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Guitar - David T. Walker
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Keyboards - James Anthony Carmichael
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Percussion - Joe Clayton
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Backing Vocals - Susaye Greene
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Bass - Henry Davis
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Producer, Written-By, Arranged By - Jimmy Lewis
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Guitar, Arranged By - Arthur Wright
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Drums - Ed Greene (2)
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Backing Vocals - Oma Heard
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Guitar - Pete Fox (2)
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Design [Album] - Peter Gordy
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Artwork - Creative Services, Inc.
