Mr. Blues Plays Lady Soul
# Mr. Blues Plays Lady Soul

Mr. Blues Plays Lady Soul is the sixth album led by saxophonist Hank Crawford featuring performances recorded in 1969 for the Atlantic label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars.

## Track listing

* "Groovin'" (Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere) - 2:41
* "I Can't See Myself Leaving You" (Ronnie Shannon) - 3:32
* "Never Let Me Go" (Ray Evans, Jay Livingston) - 3:28
* "Baby I Love You" (Ronnie Shannon) - 3:40
* "Lady Soul" (Hank Crawford) - 3:12
* "Soul Serenade" (Curtis Ousley, Luther Dixon) - 3:30
* "Ain't No Way" (Carolyn Franklin) - 3:37
* "Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)" (Aretha Franklin, Teddy White) - 2:16
* "Take a Look" (Clyde Otis) - 3:13
* "Going Down Slow" (James Burke Oden) - 7:26

## Personnel

* Hank Crawford - alto saxophone
* Bernie Glow, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Snooky Young - trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4-8 & 10)
* Jimmy Cleveland, Benny Powell - trombone (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8)
* Frank Wess - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4-8 & 10)
* David Newman - tenor saxophone, flute
* Seldon Powell - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4-8 & 10)
* Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4-8 & 10)
* Paul Griffin - piano, organ
* Eric Gale - guitar
* Ron Carter (tracks 1, 3 & 7), Jerry Jemmott (tracks 2 & 8), Chuck Rainey (tracks 3-6 & 10) - bass
* Bernard Purdie - drums
* Unidentified string section conducted by Gene Orloff (tracks 3 & 9)
* Arif Mardin - arranger, conductor
