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From a soul standpoint, Back to Back was the strongest album that Little Milton recorded for Malaco in the 1980s. Though the CD contains a few noteworthy 12-bar numbers (including "Penitentiary Blues" and "It's Hard to Explain"), RB is dominant. Those who fancy 1970s-type soul shouldn't miss Milton's passionate, confessional storytelling on such treasures as "(I Had) Too Much Heaven Last Night," "Caught in the Act (Of Gettin' It On)" and the heartbreaking "I Was Tryin' Not Break Down." The gruff, big-voiced singer/guitarist even breathes some life into "Wind Beneath My Wings," a corny pop ballad that was unbearably insipid in Bette Midler's hands but is easier to take when Milton gets a hold of it. - Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
Track Listing:
1. I Was Tryin' Not To Break Down
2. Caught In The Act (Of Gettin' It On)
3. You Can't Trust Your Neighbor
4. Penitentiary Blues
5. (I Had) Too Much Heaven Last Night
6. I Don't Believe In Ghosts
7. It's Hard To Explain
8. The End Of The Rainbow
9. Fast Young Lady
10. The Wind Beneath My Wings
From a soul standpoint, Back to Back was the strongest album that Little Milton recorded for Malaco in the 1980s. Though the CD contains a few noteworthy 12-bar numbers (including "Penitentiary Blues" and "It's Hard to Explain"), RB is dominant. Those who fancy 1970s-type soul shouldn't miss Milton's passionate, confessional storytelling on such treasures as "(I Had) Too Much Heaven Last Night," "Caught in the Act (Of Gettin' It On)" and the heartbreaking "I Was Tryin' Not Break Down." The gruff, big-voiced singer/guitarist even breathes some life into "Wind Beneath My Wings," a corny pop ballad that was unbearably insipid in Bette Midler's hands but is easier to take when Milton gets a hold of it. - Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
Track Listing:
1. I Was Tryin' Not To Break Down
2. Caught In The Act (Of Gettin' It On)
3. You Can't Trust Your Neighbor
4. Penitentiary Blues
5. (I Had) Too Much Heaven Last Night
6. I Don't Believe In Ghosts
7. It's Hard To Explain
8. The End Of The Rainbow
9. Fast Young Lady
10. The Wind Beneath My Wings