Joe Perkins and the Memphians
"Looking for a Woman" (Plush) c. 1970
Forgotten Memphis soul belter Joe Perkins stalks a tricky, low-slung rhythm on this classic slice of deep Southern soul. Sounding like a high-strung Johnnie Taylor with a lingering throat ailment, Perkins rasps about faith and love, while a wheezing, Booker T.-influence organist and an over-caffeinated drummer battle for control of the groove.
