Raw Velvet is the second solo album by American songwriter and musician Bobby Whitlock, released in 1972. The appearance of Eric Clapton, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon of Derek and the Dominos was only indicated by the representation of 'dominoes' on the original inner sleeve.

Raw Velvet
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 1972 (1972-11) [1]
Recorded1971
GenreRock
LabelABC-Dunhill (U.S.)
ProducerJimmy Miller, Joe Zagarino; Andy Johns and Bobby Whitlock on "Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham"
Bobby Whitlock chronology
Bobby Whitlock
(1972)
Raw Velvet
(1972)
One of a Kind
(1975)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing

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All songs written by Bobby Whitlock, except where noted

Side one - Raw

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  1. "Tell the Truth" (Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock) - 3:50
  2. "Bustin' My Ass" - 3:35
  3. "Write You a Letter" - 2:28
  4. "Ease Your Pain" (Hoyt Axton) - 3:04
  5. "If You Ever" - 3:19
  6. "Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham" (Delaney Bramlett, Mac Davis) - 3:52 produced by Andy Johns and Bobby Whitlock

Side two - Velvet

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  1. "You Came Along" - 3:04
  2. "Think About It" - 3:09
  3. "Satisfied" - 3:00
  4. "Dearest I Wonder" (Bobby Whitlock, Paula Boyd) - 3:50
  5. "Start All Over" - 3:25

Personnel

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Technical
  • Anthony Fawcett - London coordinator
  • John Kosh - design concept
  • Ruby Mazur - design
  • Peter Howe - photography

References

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  1. ^ "Dunhill Album Discography". Both Sides Now Publications. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  2. ^ Allmusic review