Wet Willie

Unfortunately Wet Willie is all too often remembered only for the radio staple that is the title cut here, and people tend to write off southern rock in general as drankin' redneck music. But Wet Willie's dedication to the ancient moves of deep soul is what really set them apart from the pack. No other southern band put together such swinging, sweaty, whiteboy funk. "Lucy Was In Trouble" is as good as anything by Hot Chocolate, and we will fight anyone who disagrees.

Throughout their existence as one of the South's best live bands, Wet Willie's major
problem has always been the projection of the vibrance and enthusiasm of their stage
show onto vinyl. Their earlier efforts have vacillated between a too loose "downhome
revival" groove and an occasionally stuffy approach to precision that has, on alternate
albums, negated both the band's professionalism and entertainment talents. Not s... More >