Doris Duke

Georgia-born soul singer Doris Curry began her career as Doris Whittingham after marrying Gus Whittingham of the Cadillacs and after backing Nina Simone on live album A Very Rare Evening, Swamp Dogg renamed her Doris Duke for her acclaimed solo debut, I'm A Loser.

The 1975 swansong, Woman, recorded for the British Contempo label and arranged by Gerry Shury, gets it contours from Ultrafunk's top-notch rhythm section and enhanced by the Armada Orchestra. A neglected classic that remained unjustly obscure, it has superb takes of 'Woman Of The Ghetto' and Mavis Staples—Pick Up The Pieces,' plus spirited originals

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Woman Of The Ghetto
• A2. Hey Lady
• A3. Love Is Here And Now Your

• SIDE B
• B1. Pick Up The Pieces
• B2. Please Come Back
• B3. Grasshopper
• B4. To Chicago With Love
• B5. A Little Bit Of Your Love
• B6. Full Time Woman