Description
Bobby Womack – Check It Out (The Best Of Bobby Womack) – Double Compact Disc
Bobby Womack – Check It Out (The Best of Bobby Womack) is a well-curated compilation that showcases the soulful brilliance, lyrical honesty, and genre-crossing talent of one of R&B and soul music’s most emotionally expressive voices. Released in 1993, this collection gathers many of Womack’s most iconic tracks, spanning the breadth of his solo career and highlighting his impact not only as a singer, but also as a songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller who could channel raw vulnerability and streetwise confidence in equal measure.
The compilation includes soul staples like:
“Across 110th Street” – perhaps his most iconic track, a gritty and cinematic anthem of inner-city struggle that became even more legendary after being featured in Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown.
“Woman’s Gotta Have It” – a smooth, groove-laden track blending emotional wisdom with romantic pleading.
“That’s the Way I Feel About Cha” – a slow-burning ballad rich in heartfelt vocals and lush instrumentation.
“Harry Hippie” – a gentle, bittersweet tribute to his brother, reflecting Womack’s ability to turn personal stories into universal truths.
“Lookin’ for a Love” – a joyful, gospel-tinged hit that channels the spirit of his early days with The Valentinos.
These tracks reveal the depth of Womack’s artistry. He seamlessly blended soul, funk, gospel, blues, and even rock, and his raspy, weathered voice carried both romantic tenderness and lived-in pain. His songs often walked a fine line between spiritual yearning and carnal desire, between hope and resignation—making his music feel real, immediate, and timeless.
Check It Out doesn’t dive as deeply into Womack’s experimental or lesser-known material, but it works beautifully as a gateway into his catalog, especially for listeners discovering his work for the first time. The sequencing flows well, offering a journey through his evolving sound from the early ’70s into the ’80s, and highlighting both chart-topping hits and emotional deep cuts.
Ultimately, this best-of collection serves as a powerful reminder of Bobby Womack’s place in the pantheon of soul greats. His influence stretches across generations—from contemporaries like Marvin Gaye and Al Green to modern artists like D’Angelo and Leon Bridges. Check It Out is more than a retrospective; it’s a testament to Womack’s ability to connect deeply with listeners through truthful lyrics, masterful songwriting, and that unmistakable, soul-soaked voice.
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Track Listing
Across 110th Street
Lookin’ For A Love
Woman’s Got To Have It
That’s The Way I Feel About Cha
Harry Hippie
You’re Welcome, Stop On By
Check It Out
Daylight
If You Think You’re Lonely Now
California Dreamin’
Where Do We Go From Here
Communication
It’s All Over Now
So Many Sides Of You
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
I Don’t Wanna Be Hurt By Ya Love Again
Tried And Convicted
Where There’s A Will There’s A Way
Tell Me Why
Love Has Finally Come At Last
Nobody Wants You When You’re Down And Out
I’m A Midnight Mover
I Don’t Know (What The World’s Coming To)
Secrets
What Is This
It’s Gonna Rain
How I Miss You Baby
More Than I Can Stand
Fly Me To The Moon
I’m Gonna Forget About You
Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
I’m Through Trying To Prove My Love To You
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
It Takes A Lot Of Strength To Say Goodbye
Thank You
Games
I’m In Love
You’re Messing Up A Good Thing
(If You Don’t Want My Love) Give It Back
Someday We’ll All Be Free
