Walking the Blues

Walking the Blues is an album by blues pianist and vocalist Otis Spann recorded in New York in 1960 by Candid Records but not released until 1972 by the Barnaby label.

Walking the Blues
Studio album by Otis Spann
Released	1972
Recorded	August 23, 1960
Studio	Fine Recording, NYC
Genre	Blues
Length	45:36
Label	Barnaby KZ-31290
Producer	Nat Hentoff
Otis Spann chronology
Sweet Giant of the Blues (1970) Walking the Blues (1972) Heart Loaded with Trouble (1973)

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AllMusic

AllMusic reviewer Thom Owens stated "Walking the Blues is arguably the finest record Otis Spann ever cut, boasting 11 cuts of astounding blues piano. On several numbers, Spann is supported by guitarist Robert Jr. Lockwood and their interaction is sympathetic, warm, and utterly inviting. ... Most importantly, however, is the fact that Walking the Blues simply sounds great -- it's some of the finest blues piano you'll ever hear.".

Track listing

All compositions by Otis Spann except where noted

1. "It Must Have Been the Devil" − 3:50
2. "Otis' Blues" − 4:16
3. "Going Down Slow" − 3:57
4. "Half Ain't Been Told" (Otis Spann, James Oden) − 4:38
5. "Monkey Face Woman" (Oden) − 4:55
6. "This Is the Blues" − 3:06
7. "Evil Ways" (Oden) − 3:50
8. "Come Day, Go Day" (Oden) − 4:10
9. "Walking the Blues" − 4:55
10. "Bad Condition" (Oden) − 4:21
11. "My Home Is on the Delta" (McKinley Morganfield) − 3:12

Personnel

• Otis Spann − vocals, piano
• Robert Lockwood Jr. − guitar (tracks 1, 3-5, 7, 8, 10 & 11)
• St. Louis Jimmy − vocals (tracks 3, 5, 8, 10)