My Country pairs
Brook Benton with famed Nashville sound arranger
Anita Kerr to create a country/soul crossover record that is the quintessence of style and sophistication. While
Benton's silken vocals find a perfect match in
Kerr's lush, dramatic arrangements,
Clyde Otis' earthy production guarantees the end result remains soulful, not sterile. Indeed,
Benton delivers renditions of classics like "He's Got You," "Funny How Time Slips Away," and "Gone" that retain all the heartfelt poignancy of the originals, but he also adds a bluesy component that further underscores the songs' emotional depth.