Black and White
Tony Joe White · 1969
35 min · 11 tracks · blues · country
A blend of swampy blues and country-inflected rock that captures the essence of Southern storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- background warmth for gatherings
- late-night reflective moments
- easy sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer complex sonic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'Black and White' was Tony Joe White's debut album, following his early work as a songwriter. At this point, he was establishing his unique sound that combined elements of blues, country, and rock, paving the way for his future influence in Southern rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Hiatt· Leonard Cohen· Chris Stapleton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Willie and Laura Mae Jones 4:57
- 2 Soul Francisco 1:57
- 3 Aspen Colorado 2:48
- 4 Whompt Out on You 2:45
- 5 Don't Steal My Love 3:45
- 6 Polk Salad Annie 3:45
- 7 Who's Making Love? 3:12
- 8 Scratch My Back 3:03
- 9 Little Green Apples 4:00
- 10 Wichita Lineman 2:53
- 11 The Look of Love 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.