Tuesday, August 14, 2012

To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With (Warner Bros., 1968) by Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby is such a skilled stand-up comedian that he performs it sitting down.  And this album has some of his best material.  The title cut exemplifies what makes Dr. Cosby one of the best comics ever- he is a master storyteller.  In 26:43, he describes what it was liking growing up and sharing a room with his brother.  It's these common experiences and emotions that Cosby is able to focus in on.  And as a result of his ability to do so, he gets a laugh from everyone.  Cosby is one of the greatest comedians of all-time and this album is one of the reasons why.

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