What makes Whatever's Right by Lonnie Mack notable?

The album is significant for its blend of blues and soul, contributing to the blue-eyed soul movement that gained traction in the late 1960s. Although it did not chart highly, it garnered positive critical reception, helping solidify Mack's influence on subsequent artists in both rock and blues genres. When 'Whatever's Right' was released in 1969, Lonnie Mack was transitioning from a regional act to a broader audience, following his breakout album 'The Wham of That Memphis Man' in 1963. This album marked his return to recording after a few years focused on live performances and showcased his signature guitar work alongside vocal prowess.

Who is Whatever's Right for?

Whatever's Right works well if you're into heartfelt storytelling through music, late-night reflective listening experience and vibrant instrumentals that evoke emotion.

How many songs are on Whatever's Right?

Whatever's Right has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Whatever's Right

Lonnie Mack · 1969

37 min · 10 tracks · blues

A soulful blend of blues and rock, infused with heartfelt storytelling and vibrant instrumentals that evoke deep emotion.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Untouched by Human Love — This track opens the album with a haunting melody that highlights Mack's emotional vocal delivery, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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I Found a Love — Mack's energetic guitar riffs complement heartfelt lyrics about love, making it a standout example of his ability to fuse rock with soulful expression.
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MT Healthy Blues — At nearly seven minutes long, this track showcases Mack's virtuosic guitar skills while blending traditional blues elements with a modern twist.
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Baby What you Want me to Do — A cover that captures the essence of Mack's style, this rendition highlights both his vocal grit and dynamic instrumental arrangement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

heartfelt storytelling through music
late-night reflective listening experience
vibrant instrumentals that evoke emotion
short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification hits
prefer longer, immersive compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Whatever's Right' was released in 1969, Lonnie Mack was transitioning from a regional act to a broader audience, following his breakout album 'The Wham of That Memphis Man' in 1963. This album marked his return to recording after a few years focused on live performances and showcased his signature guitar work alongside vocal prowess.
Stylistic neighbors: Stevie Ray Vaughan· Johnny Winter· Albert King

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Untouched by Human Love 3:40
2 I Found a Love 3:34
3 Share your Love with Me 4:12
4 Teardrops on your Letter 4:14
5 Baby What you Want me to Do 2:53
6 MT Healthy Blues 6:50
7 What Kind of World is This 4:05
8 My Babe 2:36
9 Things Have Gone to Pieces 2:55
10 Gotta Be an Answer 2:43

What to play next

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