At Last

Performer: Lou Rawls
Artist: Bobby Hutcherson; Ray Charles; George Benson; Dianne Reeves; Cornell Dupree; Stanley Turrentine
Producer: Michael Cuscuna; Billy Vera
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: Lou Rawls' first album for Blue Note finds him returning to his roots in R&B and jazz after more than a decade spent singing overtly commercial pop. Unsurprisingly, he sounds thoroughly energized by the experience. Here he pays tribute to old pal Sam Cooke (dueting with Ray Charles on Cooke's gospel tinged "That's Where it's At"), performs a masterful remake of Al Hibbler's "After the Lights Go Down," and gives Etta James's classic version of the title song a genuine run for its money. He also does full justice to two more recent songs, Lyle Lovett's "Good Intentions," and "She's No Lady," which sound like they were written with Rawls' ingratiating baritone in mind.

Chicago-born soulster Lou Rawls was one of the most popular and versatile singers in pop music during the 1960s and '70s. His distinctive baritone, as well-suited to pop and jazz as it was to straight soul, formed a seductive blend of silk and gravel, and made a fan out of, among others, Frank Sinatra. Rawls lent his unique style to some of the biggest names in the music business, including David Axelrod and Gamble & Huff. His later career was marked by occasional acting gigs as well his work with the United Negro College Fund. When Rawls died of lung cancer in early 2006, the music world lost a genuine treasure.

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