My Prescription
Bobby Womack · 1970
33 min · 12 tracks · rhythm and blues
A heartfelt blend of soul and rhythm and blues infused with vulnerability and raw emotion across every track.
Top tracks — play these first
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How I Miss You Baby Start here — This track opens the album with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, perfectly encapsulating Womack's ability to convey deep longing through soulful delivery.
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I Can't Take It Like a Man — Here, Womack explores themes of vulnerability and heartbreak, showcasing his dynamic vocal range and emotional depth that resonate throughout the album.
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Tried and Convicted — This track stands out for its compelling narrative about love lost, allowing Womack to showcase his storytelling prowess within a soulful framework.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- cathartic expressions of heartache
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish Womack's reputation in the early 70s.
- Themes
- deep longing· heartbreak storytelling· vulnerability in love
- Career context
- Released in February 1970, My Prescription was Bobby Womack's third studio album, following his successful debut, Fly Me to the Moon. At this point in his career, Womack was transitioning from a respected songwriter and session musician to a prominent solo artist, establishing his unique voice in the evolving soul genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Marvin Gaye· Otis Redding
Tracklist
- 1 How I Miss You Baby Start here 3:14
- 2 More Than I Can Stand 2:48
- 3 It’s Gonna Rain 2:20
- 4 Everyone’s Gone to the Moon 2:34
- 5 I Can’t Take It Like a Man 3:02
- 6 I Left My Heart in San Francisco 2:19
- 7 Arkansas State Prison 2:54
- 8 I’m Gonna Forget About You 2:23
- 9 Don’t Look Back 2:45
- 10 Tried and Convicted 2:45
- 11 Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) 2:09
- 12 Thank You 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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