From the Heart of a Woman

From the Heart of a Woman is a blues album by Koko Taylor, released in 1981 by Alligator Records.

Critical reception

The New York Times wrote: "A highlight is Miss Taylor's gritty but swinging version of the Dinah Washington evergreen 'Blow Top Blues', which contrasts nicely with several performances in a more typically hard-edged Chicago vein."

Track listing

"Something Strange Is Going On" – 4:01
"I'd Rather Go Blind" – 4:57
"Keep Your Hands Off Him" – 3:49
"Thanks, But No Thanks" – 4:14
"If You Got a Heartache" – 3:42
"Never Trust a Man" – 3:18
"Sure Had a Wonderful Time Last Night" – 3:05
"Blow Top Blues" – 4:15
"If Walls Could Talk" – 3:30
"It Took a Long Time" – 3:58

Personnel

Koko Taylor – vocals
Vino Louden – bandleader, lead guitar
Criss Johnson – guitar
Sammy Lawhorn – guitar
Cornelius Boyson – bass
Bill Heid – keyboards
Vince Chappelle – drums
Doug Bartenfeld – keyboards, guitar
Billy Branch – harmonica
A.C. Reed – tenor saxophone