by Bill Dahl
Without a doubt, this album, originally released on Ronn in 1979, stands as the best place to begin an in-depth examination of Benton's legacy. &Spider in My Stew,& and obviously, is here, along with the wonderful Cooke-influenced R&B outing &Lonesome for a Dime;& an irresistibly funky &Sweet 94& (Ron Scott's gurgly electric saxophone gives this cut and several others a unique feel), a driving &Funny About My Money,& and the mournful minor-key blues &Sorry.& Ronn has beefed the CD program up still further with three additions: the doomy, Bobby Bland-styled &Money Is the Name of the Game,& a shuffling &Dangerous Woman,& and Benton's happy-go-lucky cover of David Dee's &Going Fishin'.&