Jr Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes

Review by Martha Villalba

These Eyes by Jr Walker & The All Stars: A Funky Punch to the Gut Alright, let’s get real here—These Eyes isn’t just another album; it’s a damn time machine that slaps you back into 1969 with its raw soul and funk vibes. Released on Tamla Motown and Soul labels, this bad boy hit shelves in Australia, the US, France—you name it—and still smacks of authenticity. Produced by Johnny Bristol and arranged by Willie Shorter, this record is dripping with grit, sweat, and heartbreak. It's like someone bottled up all the chaos of love gone wrong and poured it straight into your ears. Now, if I had to pick tracks that stick in my brain like gum under a school desk, I’d go with “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” and the title track “These Eyes.” Let me break it down for ya. First off, “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” hits hard. Like, really hard. This joint doesn’t mess around—it grabs you by the collar and demands answers. The horns? Sharp enough to cut glass. The rhythm? So tight it feels like it might snap at any second. And Jr Walker’s voice? Man, it’s got this raspy desperation that makes you feel every ounce of longing. You don’t just listen to this song—you live it. Every note screams, “I’m not giving up without a fight,” and honestly, who hasn’t been there? That stubborn refusal to let go? Yeah, this one gets me every time. Then there’s “These Eyes,” which flips the script entirely. While it starts smooth as butter, don’t let that fool you—it packs an emotional haymaker. Written by Cummings and Bachman, this track sneaks up on you with its pop sensibilities but then knocks you flat with its soulful depth. The melody sticks to your ribs like last night’s greasy diner food, and those lyrics? Oof. They’re simple yet devastatingly effective. It’s not trying too hard to impress anyone—it just is. And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need. The rest of the album keeps the energy high, especially tunes like “I’ve Got To Find A Way To Win Maria Back,” which has this relentless groove that refuses to quit. But truthfully, the whole thing feels less like a collection of songs and more like a living, breathing organism. One minute you're nodding along, and the next, you're drowning in emotion. Here’s the kicker though: listening to These Eyes today feels kinda strange. Like, how did something from 1969 nail the universal messiness of relationships so perfectly? Maybe it’s because people back then weren’t afraid to pour their hearts out unfiltered. Or maybe it’s because we haven’t changed as much as we think. Either way, this album ain’t just music—it’s a mirror reflecting everything messy and beautiful about being human. So yeah, crank this sucker up loud. Let it remind you why music used to mean something before algorithms started telling us what to vibe to. Oh, and hey—if you find yourself crying in your car while blasting “What Does It Take,” don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

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Artist: Jr Walker & The All Stars
Album: These Eyes

1969

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
These Eyes	3:20
I've Got To Find A Way To Win Maria Back	2:59
What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

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Labels

Soul
Tamla Motown

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	Motown Record Corporation
Published By	Dunbar Music, Inc.
Lacquer Cut At	Dynamic Sounds Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Willie Shorter
Producer	Johnny Bristol
Written-By	Cummings, Bachman

Notes

This version is different from Jr. Walker & The All Stars* - These Eyes in that ℗ 1969 is lised below the Category on the left instead of BMI
Label colors are off so the information can be read
In album "What does it take to win your love" SS-721
From the album: 'What Does It Take'
Issued on blue Tamla Motown labels '45RPM' design, silver print.
Manufactured under license in the West Indies.
Label variation (Silver Text on Purple/Lilac swirls with square SOUL logo)
In Album "What Does It Take To Win Your Love" SS 721
(A) - Dunbar Music, Inc., BMI
(B) - Jobete-BMI
A Trademark of Motown Record Corp. © 1968
From the Album "What Does it Take To Win Your Love" SS 721
Both sides identical
Same label layout as promo entry 8953527
USA release, different label typeface/layout to Jr. Walker & The All Stars* - These Eyes

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (A Side Label): D-K-M5-667M06
Matrix / Runout (B Side Label): D-K-M5-644M01
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 45-D-K-M5-644M01 7XOS1092
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 45-D-K-M5-667M06 7XOS1093
Other (Rights Society): GEMA
Other: BIEM
Matrix / Runout (Side A): X4KM.4344
Matrix / Runout (Side B): X4KM.4346
Matrix / Runout (Label A): 644M01
Matrix / Runout (Label B): 667M06
Matrix / Runout (Runout A): DYNA + D.S.R.C০. 1029-1 Y
Matrix / Runout (Runout B): DYNA + D.S.R.C০. 1030-1 X
Other (on labels, to the left): D - K - M5
Matrix / Runout (Side A): D-K-M5-644M01 X4KM-4344-1-F
Matrix / Runout (Side B): D-K-M5-667M06 X4KM-4346-1-F
Other (Side A label): D-K-M5-667M01
Other (Side B label): D-K-M5-644M01
Other (Rights Society): BMI
Other (Rights Society): BIEM
Matrix / Runout (Side A): D-K-M5-644M01 X4KM-4344-1 C
Matrix / Runout (Side B): D-K-M5-667M06 X4KM-4346-1 C
Other (Mastering): ARP
Rights Society: BIEM
Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped & etched): X4KM-4346-1D D-K-M5-667M06 10
Matrix / Runout (Side B stamped & etched): X4KM-4344-1D D-K-M5-644M01 10 0
Other (Side A label): D-K-M5-667M06

About Jr Walker & The All Stars

American R&B and soul outfit, & one of the signature acts in the 1960's. Originally "The Rhythm Rockers," they became "The All Stars

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Members

Junior Walker
Willie Woods
Phillip Wright
James Graves
Jerome Teasley
Victor Thomas

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *These Eyes* by Jr Walker & The All Stars, released in 1969, was a global hit. It wasn’t just big in the US—it reached audiences in countries like Australia, Jamaica, and even New Zealand. One of its standout tracks, *What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)*, became a soul classic. But here’s the kicker—this iconic song was co-written by Eddie Holland and Lamont Dozier, two legends from Motown’s golden era. That’s the kind of talent that went into this record. Soul music at its finest!

Comments

journalofkate

2025-03-11

He was so sosososososo sexy

scooteristboyz

2025-03-11

He was so sosososososo superb

managementseiences

2025-03-11

He was so sosososososo smooth

aikpapierre1er

2025-03-10

I am a fan of his

toku0502toku

2025-03-09

He was so amazing

jocafull94

2025-03-08

When these tracks are played it become clear how professional the team of Motown Artist were. Listen to the background singers, the instruments played and then the main Artist Mr. Walker and the All Stars. Amazing this song sound so good.