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Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere "Midnight Flyer"


The second collaboration between these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers is short, sweet, and full of just the sort of blue-eyed soul and tasty guitar licks one would expect. The duo are pushing 70, so you’ve got to accept the ground rules, namely that this is gonna lay back and groove in a loungy, smooth AM radio sort of direction. Still, Cropper’s solos are economical and Felix’ vocals are strong and emotional. While the title track veers a little too close to disco territory and the backing vocals are way too overwhelming throughout, there’s no denying the pair are having the times of their lives – otherwise why would they get together and do it all over again?

Just don’t come in expecting any of their past glories – this isn’t the Rascals-meet-Booker T & The MGs by any stretch of the imagination – and forgive the slick self-production and you’ll have a good time. Felix’ daughter Aria has a powerful, soulful voice like dad and her lead on the funky “I Can’t Stand It” is a highlight, as is the reggae-styled shuffle of “Chance With Me” (featuring more of Cropper’s trademark stringbending). “Move the House” revisits the disco grooves, sounding like a rejuvenated Commodores, and the upbeat closing instrumental “Do It Like This” features some of Steve’s best fingerpicking in years. Felix’ organ embellishments throughout almost make one forget that Booker T is absent! Nostalgic, to be sure, but a wonderful summer breeze nevertheless. 6/10 -- Jeff Penczak (28 July, 2010)

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