Tellin' It

by Ann Peebles

Tellin' It cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Hi
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:11
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Willie Mitchell at Hi Records, Ann Peebles' 'Tellin' It' captures the essence of refined Memphis soul. The album is defined by incredibly tight rhythm section grooves and her nocturnal, deeply melancholic vocal delivery.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, funky, groove-laden, vocal, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Come to Mama (2:57)
  2. I Don't Lend My Man (2:53)
  3. I Needed Somebody (5:01)
  4. Stand by Woman (3:06)
  5. It Was Jealousy (2:59)
  6. Doctor Love Power (3:10)
  7. You Can't Hold a Man (4:38)
  8. Beware (3:09)
  9. Put Yourself in My Place (2:43)
  10. Love Played a Game (2:29)

Credits

  • Ann Peebles - primary artist, written-by
  • James Mitchell - arranged by [strings], baritone saxophone
  • Duncan Sisters - backing vocals
  • Rhodes, Chalmers & Rhodes - backing vocals
  • Leroy Hodges - bass
  • Howard Grimes - drums
  • Mabon "Teenie" Hodges - guitar
  • Charles Hodges - organ, piano
  • Earl Randle - Written-By
  • Willie Mitchell - Written-By
  • Chris Robinson - Written-By
  • Don Bryant - Written-By
  • Orielle Roberts - Written-By
  • Doc Oliver - Written-By
  • Gene Anderson - Written-By
  • Bettie Jarrett - Written-By
  • Fred Hodges - Written-By

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