Title: Classic Taste
Review: Late-career effort by the great songwriter-stylist, Sugar Pie DeSanto, well-known as Etta James-collaborator on two hits and Marcia Ball "cover" supplier on "Soulful Dress". Here we have eleven cuts bearing her name in the composer's box, and about nine are instant treats, though some need some could have gone back into the oven for full flavor - yes, there a couple of "manufactured" bits.Best is the presumptive recut of "Use What You Got", "Don't Worry About Me" (a terrific song); also "Mama Didn't Raise no Fool", and "Crazy Lovin'", a mid-tempo gem, which could be a success for Soul, Pop, or Country artists, alike.With the two comparative klunkers mentioned above and a wierd mix which pushes the lead vocal and drums too far forward and pushes the paino and horns too far back, I have to go with **** instead of *****.
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