
This year's Down Beat Critic's Poll named Ronnie Earl's last release, Grateful Heart, Best Blues Album of 1996. Earl's Verve debut was produced by the legendary Tom Dowd, whose credits include John Coltrane, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Cream, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Thelonious Monk, the Allman Bros. Band and more. The Colour of Love highlights Earl's unique blend of blues and jazz ("'Round Midnight") and features the saxophone of Hank Crawford, plus Gregg Allman's distinctive vocals on one track. Worked to jazz and AAA radio.
1) Hippology
2) Bonnie's Theme
3) Everyday Kinda Man
4) 'Round Midnight
5) Deep Pockets
6) The Colour of Love
7) I Liked That Thing You Did
8) Anne's Dream
9) Heart of Glass
10) Mother Angel
11) O' Yeah