With a little bit of shake, rattle and soulful rock n roll, Barnesy takes you back to a time when rhythm and blues ruled.
He honoured the hits of Motown on his hit 90s tribute albums, Soul Deep and Soul Deeper. Now Jimmy Barnes pays homage once more, this time to the groundbreaking musical pioneers of the 50s and early 60s.
Incorporating the sound of rock, swing and soul, and embracing the passionate mood and mojo of the era, The Rhythm & The Blues sees Jimmy tear out of the blocks with an electrifying version of Billy Lee Riley's Red Hot, and set off on a rip-roaring trip of heartfelt performances. Showcasing his incredible versatility, Jimmy deftly shifts from such belters as Big Joe Turner's Shake Rattle & Roll to a completely mesmerising rendition of Nina Simone's My Baby Just Cares For Me, and beyond.
Produced by Don Gehman (Soul Deep), and featuring some of music's finest supporting talents, this is an album that hits all the right notes.