Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Struttin' Our Stuff (1997)

In the sixteen years it took for bassist Bill Wyman to issue a follow up to his 1982 self-titled release, a lot had happened, most notably his resignation from one of the greatest all-time rock bands, the Rolling Stones. “Struttin' Our Stuff” was the band's debut album and is packed with lively numbers that capture the spirit of the Blues from different eras.
For this 1998 release, “Struttin´ Our Stuff”, this ex-Stone recruits quite an impressive supporting cast of players (dubbed 'The Rhythm Kings'). Among the dozen tracks are jive tunes like 'Jitterbug Boogie' and slow Blues such as 'Bad To Be Alone'. There are also 'covers' of classic hits including Creedence Clearwater Revival's “Green River” and the R&B standard 'Tobacco Road'. The band clearly loves playing together and features an all-star cast of seasoned players, notably Georgie Fame on organ and vocals. Among the guitarists, Eric Clapton, Albert Lee and Peter Frampton contribute some hot solos, and there is an impressive roster of brass players and backing vocalists. These performances are surprisingly energetic, even if they're a little too polished to accurately capture the gritty, roadside vibe they're trying to achieve.


01.  "Green River" feat. Beverley Skeete  (John Fogerty)  - 3:14    
02.  "Walking on My Own" feat. Albert Lee, Beverley Skeete  (Linzi Hunter, Terry 
        Taylor, Bill Wyman)  - 5:36  
03.  "Melody" feat. Eric Clapton, Georgie Fame, Beverley Skeete  (Mick Jagger, 
        Keith Richards) -  4:08  
04.  "Stuff" (Can't Get Enough)  (Bill Wyman)  - 3:41     
05.  "Bad to Be Alone" feat. Beverley Skeete  (Bill Wyman)  - 3:19  
06.  "I'm Mad" (Willie Mabon)  - 3:23 
07.  "Down in the Bottom" feat. Geraint Watkins  (Willie Dixon)  - 2:57 
08.  "Motorvatin' Mama" feat. Georgie Fame, Bobby Keys, Albert Lee  (Terry Taylor, 
        Bill Wyman)  - 3:36   
09.  "Jitterbug Boogie" feat. Albert Lee, Mike Sanchez  (Terry Taylor, Bill Wyman)  - 3:10 
10.  "Going Crazy Overnight" feat. Albert Lee  (Terry Taylor, Bill Wyman)  - 3:53  
11.  "Hole in My Soul" feat. Georgie Fame  (Sascha Burland)  - 4:03 
12   "Tobacco Road" feat. Paul Carrack, Peter Frampton  (John D. Loudermilk)  - 4:33 

Credits
Bass Guitar – Bill Wyman
Brass – Frank Mead, Nick Payn
Drums – Graham Broad
Electric Piano, Vocals – Gary Brooker
Vocals, Backing Vocals – Beverley Skeete, Janice Hoyte
Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Terry Taylor (3)
Guitar, Vocals – Albert Lee
Organ [Hammond], Vocals – Georgie Fame
Mixed At – Bauer Studios GmbH
Executive Producer – Bernhard Roessle
Producer – Michael Au

Notes
Genre - Blues, Roots Rock
Duration Time - 45:33
Photography By [Cover] – Willi Kuper
Recorded on April 26th, 2000 at TV-Studio "Ohne Filter" in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Recorded By – Südwestrundfunk
© 2004 BMG Records