Spanky Wilson
Doin’ It
Written-By – William Robinson
A2 Sunshine Of Your Love
Written-By – Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Peter Brown
A3 That Love That A Woman Should Give To A Man
Written-By – Andy Badale
A4 Hurtin'
Written-By – Ben Raleigh, H.B. Barnum
A5 Loveland
Written-By – Ed Townsend
A6 Little Things Mean A Lot
Written-By – C. Stutt, E. Linderman
B1 Light My Fire
Written-By – Doors
B2 You
Written-By – Howlett Smith, Leroy Ruffin
B3 If I Could
Written-By – Ben Raleigh, H.B. Barnum
B4 Who's Sorry Now
Written-By – B. Kalman, Harry Ruby, Ted Snyder
B5 Then I'll Be Happy
Written-By – Lou Brown, S. Clare
Label: Mothers Records & The Snarf Company – MRS-71
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1969
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Sixties Soul. Jazz
Spanky Wilson's 1969 album Doin' It is a highly-regarded "sister soul masterpiece" known for its groovy rhythms, powerful vocals, and funky arrangements. It is considered a sought-after record among soul and funk collectors.
The album is a distinct move toward a "straighter soul market" compared to her earlier work, featuring mid-tempo soul, heavy brass, and fuzzy guitar elements. Reviewers praise its "groovy and cute" vibe, highlighting the powerful horn section and sharp cutting guitars.
Spanky Wilson's vocals are consistently praised for being soulful, powerful, and charming, as if the "God of Soul had descended upon her".
The arrangements by H.B. Barnum are described as superb, contributing significantly to the album's appeal.
The 11-song album features original tracks and several notable covers that have become classics in their own right:
"You": A popular, funky powerhouse cut with a fat drum beat that has been sampled by hip-hop artists.
"Loveland": A track widely recognized as a "free soul classic".
The album includes notable funk arrangements of Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" (which has been widely sampled over the years) and The Doors' "Light My Fire".
Specific tracks like "On the Morning After," "Love is Like An Old Man," and "Last Day of Summer" are also cited as special gems within the set.
Doin' It has maintained a strong reputation, as evidenced by its high average user rating on music databases like RateYourMusic (4.48/5) and its consistent reissues. The album's enduring popularity is also clear from its high "want list" count among collectors.