Talking to Strangers album by Shemekia Copeland was released Sep 17, 2002 on the Alligator label. This disc, which has Dr. Talking to Strangers songs John at the controls as a producer, brings together a mix that brings out the best for all those concerned and involved with this project. Talking to Strangers album There is no weakness here, it is a straight-ahead use of all the strengths of Shemekia Copeland, daughter of Johnny Copeland. Talking to Strangers CD music The songs were well selected to effectively show off all her potency as a vocalist. There are some many good writers that are also players on this disc that the tunes fit like gloves. There are strong contributions by John "Fingers" Hahn, Mac Rebennack, and Shemekia Copeland herself. The tunes, varied in style, are all based in the deep blues, and were selected for their capability to push her vocal talents to constant new personal pinnacles. She keeps it interesting by varying the pace and on "The Push I Need," she sounds right at home singing this funky tune as a duet with Dr. John.
1 Livin' on love See All 2 with Dr. John 2 Two's A Crowd with Dr. John 3 When a Woman's Had Enough See All 2 with Dr. John 4 Sholanda's See All 2 with Dr. John 5 Don't Whisper See All 2 with Dr. John 6 Should Have Come Home with Dr. John 7 Talking To Strangers with Dr. John 8 Too Much Traffic with Dr. John 9 Too Close with Dr. John 10 Walk On with Dr. John 11 Ka-Ching with Dr. John 12 Push I Need with Dr. John 13 Happy Valentine's Day with Dr. John 14 When the Battle Is Over with Dr. John 15 Pie In The Sky with Dr. John