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Jimmy McGriff and Junior Parker- Good Things Don't Happen Every Day-LP

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Jimmy McGriff and Junior Parker – Good Things Don't Happen Every Day

If you’re digging through the racks and stumble upon *Good Things Don't Happen Every Day* by Jimmy McGriff and Junior Parker, you’re holding a soulful gem that fuses the gritty blues vocals of Parker with McGriff’s signature Hammond organ groove. This album is a rare collaboration that perfectly balances smooth, bluesy storytelling with deep, funky rhythms—perfect for anyone who loves that classic soulful vibe. Don’t miss the title track, “Good Things Don’t Happen Ev’ry Day,” which captures a raw yet laid-back energy, showcasing the chemistry between these two legends. It’s the kind of record that gets under your skin and makes you want to keep spinning it long after the crate dive.

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Jimmy McGriff and Junior Parker – Good Things Don't Happen Every Day

  1. I Think I'm Drownin' On Dry Land
  2. Good Things Don't Happen Ev’ry Day
  3. Ain't That a Shame
  4. A Loosing Battle
  5. It Ain't Wha’tcha Got
  6. In the Heat of the Night
  7. Workin'
  8. Oh! Darling
  9. The Inner Light

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