Terry Evans
Fire In The Feeling
Valley Entertainment - 15200
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On this his latest of 7 solo Cds, Terry Evans’ stunning and soul drenched baritone is filled with the emotion of the tunes he has chosen. He was raised in the church and sang in choirs, and his voice and phrasing reflect this, he had to sneak away to sing secular music. In the 60’s he sang with an a cappella group, then started writing songs for the likes of Pops Staples and Louis Jordan. On this disc there are 5 he wrote and one he co-wrote, and the rest are carefully selected to suit his voice and style. We get a good sampling of his range both in voice and emotion on this very powerful disc. He goes from an buoyant
“Uphill Climb (To The Bottom),” to the poignant Ry Cooder tune, “My Baby Joined the Army,” to the blues rockers “Let’s Get Gone,” and “Turn On Your Lovelight.” There aren’t any weak cuts on the disc, however the somber “Walkin’ Chains,” is a highpoint and magnificent way to close this disc. This shows his fantastic growth and range and why he is considered one of the leading blues singers performing today.