Jim Bennett
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Jim Bennett Jim Bennett grew up with a love for music in a town known as Pomfret, MD. He started playing music at the age of 10, and has continued entertaining for the last 45 years. During his youth he played various wind instruments such as the trumpet, trombone and tuba. As time progressed, he picked up an interest in the guitar. He later formed and managed a group called the Family Reunion Band, which consisted solely of family members. The Family Reunion band later branched out into two other groups, which left time for him to nurture his talent with more seasoned performers. During that time, he had the opportunity to back up groups and artists such as, Sonny Till and the Orioles, The Manhattans, Roy C, Millie Jackson, Lee Fields, Clarence Carter and others. Bennett along with Lady Mary had been part of Hardway Connection before doing their own record as a duet in 1999 called "Still Lovin'" on Bennett's own imprint, ja Ben. Since then he's released a steady stream of Southern Soul albums with Lady Mary or solo. Album Discography Jim Bennett & Lady Mary with the Unique Creation Band "Still Lovin'" (Ja Ben 1999)
1. Still Partying
1. Live in Freak
1. Sleep Walkin Jim *** No matter what the mainstream music press might think modern "Southern Soul" is alive and well. Folks are putting out music and selling enough copies to warrant follow up releases. Bennett's managed to release at least 6 long players over the last several years- most notably his duet projects with Lady Mary- but this new one isn't necessarily a good ambassador for the genre. One of the frequent complaints ofso-called "Southern Soul" is it's reliance on machines and ghetto lyrics and "Hitbound" does have some of both. It does feature real drums, guitar and even an occasional saxophone solo. As far as the risqué subject matter Marvin Sease would be the prime example but Bennett's managed to Sease-it-up on a few tracks. The Deep slow Soul "Horney Side" has a lovely melody and a yearning vocal but the exhortation "let me touch you girl on your horney side" is just plain silly. It's a shame 'cuz the song would be a winner for sure. The upbeat shuffle bumper "One Night Stand" comes next with boneheaded lyrics like "There's nothing wrong with having an affair" and "I've been freaked a few times and I'd like to freak you next". I'm not necessarily a prude I just expect the dirt could be delivered with wit. "Sleep Walking Jim", one of those "back door tipper" songs, is at least clever but kinda creepy: "I can undress you while you asleep...give you pleasure while you asleep...don't wake me baby". Wouldn't that get you arrested? Later he seems to be saying that only he's asleep. I hope that's what he meant! On the positive side "T.G.I.F" is a pleasant Roy C-like swayer and he also does likable covers of Tyrone Davis' "Love Line", Sam Cooke's "That's Where It's At" and Frank-O Johnson's "Strugglin' Lady". It remains to be seen if the optimistic title of this disc proves true.
1. If He Won't, I Will
1. Sure Nough
1. Jesus 911
1. Slap It Slap It Slap It, Tap It Tap It Tap It
[Remix] - (remix)
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I'm Ready To Party
1. Where Sin Does Abound
1. Tribute to the Legends/Sending Back Their Love
1. Go Go Letter to My Baby
1. Mr. Right On Time Dr. Feelgood
1 Mr. Right On Time Dr Feelgood
(4:44)
1. It's My Time to
Get Down
1. I'm So Glad The Weekend Is
Here
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