Odetta Sings

Odetta Sings
Studio album by Odetta
Released	Dec 1970
Genre	Folk, pop
Label	Polydor
Producer	John Boylan
Odetta chronology
Odetta Sings the Blues (1968) Odetta Sings (1970) The Essential Odetta (1973)

Odetta Sings is a 1970 album by Odetta. It is her only album for the Polydor label .

The album was recorded with a large number of well-known session musicians and special guests, and contained a significant amount of contemporary material, including work by Randy Newman, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Allmusic stated in their review "Only two songs are written by Odetta herself, "Hit or Miss" and "Movin' It On," which is a shame since they are by far the best tracks of the album. Odetta's deep, dark, warm voice distinguishes her from most soul singers, and these two songs give an idea of what it could have sounded like had she decided to release a real soul album..."

Track listing

1. "Take Me to the Pilot" (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) – 2:53
2. "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" (Randy Newman) – 2:53
3. "Every Night" (Paul McCartney) – 3:02
4. "Hit or Miss" (Odetta Gordon) – 2:52
5. "Give a Damn" (Bob Dorough, Stuart Scharf) – 3:08
6. "My God and I" (John Buck Wilkin) – 4:28
7. "Lo and Behold" (James Taylor) – 2:58
8. "Bless the Children" (Don Cooper) – 2:24
9. "No Expectations" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) – 3:25
10. "Movin' It On" (Odetta Gordon) – 2:32

Personnel

• Odetta – vocals, guitar
• Carole King – piano
• Barry Beckett – keyboards
• Roger Hawkins – drums
• John Boylan – rhythm guitar
• Jimmy Johnson - rhythm guitar
• Russ Kunkel – drums
• Bernie Leadon – guitar
• Eddie Hinton – lead guitar
• David Hood – bass
• Merry Clayton – background vocals
• Venetta Fields – background vocals
• Clydie King – background vocals
• Sherlie Matthews – background vocals
• Bob West – bass
• Jimmie Haskell – strings arrangements
• Herb Cohen - executive producer
• Henry Diltz - photography

References