Description
One Way is the sophomore album by the American singer and songwriter Billy Blackwood, self-released on Billy’s Records in 1971. The album was recorded by Jimmy Blackwood and Mark Goodman at Blackwood Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee; July – September 1971, with Billy Blackwood producing. Mixed by Goodman. All songs written by Billy Blackwood except “Come Back Home” written by Bobby Goldsboro and “With A Little Help From My Friend” written by Lennon/McCartney. Blackwood also arranged “The Lord’s Prayer/Amen Chorus”. Background vocals provided by the Charity’s Children featuring Reba F Rambo, Tony Brown, and Judi (Bree Roland) Sproles.
Big strides forward as Billy’s bunch aims more for a low-tech garage band sound with Southern leanings ala Mylon’s We Believe. Mostly self-composed this time, the centerpiece being side two’s epic 17-minute «One Way Theme», an ambitious piece with progressive overtones and Tommy flourishes that begins and ends with Chicago’s intro to «Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?». That track affords Billy opportunity for heavier skin pounding, not to mention some decent sections of guitar jamming and fuzz action. More raw fuzz can be found on the opening basement rocker «He’ll Show You Love» and a soulful cover of «With A Little Help From My Friends» (the Joe Cocker version, with lyric changes). Also some quieter songs, including «Reflections (The Ballad Of Billy Blackwood)». Female backup singers helping him out here and there. Incredibly cheap-o cover photo of Billy in big yard pointing finger up. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “He’ll Show You Love” – 2:50
A2. “The Beautiful People / Jesus’ Band” – 3:03
A3. “Come Back Home” – 3:58
A4. “Reflections (The Ballad Of Billy Blackwood)” – 3:53
A5. “With A Little Help From My Friend” – 5:15
Side Two
B1. “One Way Theme” – 17:00
B2. “The Lord’s Prayer / Amen Chorus” – 5:27
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