There has always been a piano at the heart of Irma Thomas' music, and she is accompanied here by twelve of the best pianists around, including Dr. John, Norah Jones, Randy Newman, and many more. The Grammy-winning Soul Queen of New Orleans has never sounded better than in this all-acoustic setting. From the soul-searing passion of "Cold Rain" to the bittersweet intimacy of "This Bitter Earth," Irmas enduring warmth and soulfulness prevail, never straying far from the blues. Included are many new songs (including one from Burt Bacharach and Steve Krikorian) and a previously unrecorded Doc Pomus-Dr. John composition.
1) River Is Waiting (Featuring Henry Butler)
2) If I Had Any Sense I'd Go Back Home (Featuring Dr. John)
3) Too Much Thinking (Featuring Jon Cleary)
4) Early in the Morning (Featuring Tom McDermott)
5) What Can I Do (Featuring David Torkanowsky)
6) Underground Stream (Featuring David Egan)
7) Thinking About You (Featuring Norah Jones)
8) Be You (Featuring Dr. John)
9) This Bitter Earth (Featuring Ellis Marsalis)
10) Cold Rain (Featuring David Torkanowsky)
11) Somebody Told You (Featuring John Medeski)
12) Overrated (Featuring Davell Crawford)
13) Same Old Blues (Featuring Marcia Ball)
14) I Think It's Going to Rain Today (Featuring Randy Newman)