Eric Bibb & Maria Muldaur - Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down

Eric Bibb & Maria Muldaur - Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down from "Sisters and Brothers" (Telarc 2004). That the trio recorded this stunning, spiritual-minded collaboration in the town of Unity, Maine, is one of life's fortuitous coincidences. Although their voices are dissimilar, Maria Muldaur, Eric Bibb, and Rory Block share roots in folk, gospel, and blues. Brought together, along with a three-piece backing band, in a barn-turned-recording-studio by producer Randy Labbe, the trio cooks up a feisty musical feast that sounds so comfortable and joyous, it seems they were lost soulmates finally joined in song. Bibb's smooth Keb' Mo'-style vocals join Muldaur's huskier, sassy approach and Block's deep blues on a combination of originals and covers that showcase each artist's strengths, both solo and in tandem with the others. From contemporary classics such as Dylan's "Gotta Serve Somebody" and Bill Withers's sublime "Lean on Me" to a languid version of Jimmy Reed's "Little Rain" and a swampy, roof-raising "My Sisters and Brothers," this upbeat album never gets predictable, preachy, or clichéd. Line-up Eric Bibb: Guitar & Vocals Maria Muldaur: Vocals Chris Burns: Piano & Wurlitzer Mudcat Ward: Bass (Upright) & Double Bass Per Hanson: Drums Lyrics and music (Bibb): You might slip, you might slide You might stumble and fall by the roadside But don't ever let nobody drag your spirit down Remember you're walking up to heaven Don't let nobody turn you 'round Walk with the rich, walk with the poor Learn from everyone, that's what life is for And don't let nobody drag your spirit down Remember you're walking up to heaven Don't let nobody turn you 'round Some say yes, some say no Some wait and see which way the wind blows But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down When we're walking up to heaven Don't let nobody turn you 'round Well, I might say things that sound strange to you And I might preach the gospel, I believe it's true I won't let nobody drag my spirit down Yes, I'm walking up to heaven, people Won't let nobody turn me 'round You might slip, you might slide You might stumble and fall by the roadside But don't ever let nobody drag your spirit down Remember you're walking up to heaven Don't let nobody turn you 'round Also recorded by Eric Burdon

Added 27 Sept 2026