"Feats Don't Fail Me Now" is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Little Feat, released in 1974. The band comprised of Lowell George (lead vocals, guitar), Bill Payne (keyboards, vocals), Richie Hayward (drums, vocals), Paul Barrere (guitars, vocals), Sam Clayton (percussion, vocals), and Kenny Gradney (bass). This album includes guest appearances by Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris enhancing its originality and diversity of music genres.
The album features a blend of rock, blues, country, and New Orleans funk which has become a signature style of Little Feat. One of the notable features of "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" is its overriding theme of travel and movement, typified in tracks such as "Rock & Roll Doctor," "Oh, Atlanta," and "Truck Stop Girl."
The album's title derives from a catchphrase coined by a radio disc jockey at network flagship WBZ 1030 in Boston, Massachusetts. Being cherished among fans and critics alike for its rich sound and engaging lyrics, "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" marks a key highlight in Little Feat's discography.
The cover was designed by Neon Park who had previously worked on the band's album "Sailin' Shoes," and has been well appreciated for its unique, surrealistic artistry. The album was later digitally remastered in 2008 providing a more dynamic rendition of these classic songs. Throughout the decades, "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" has maintained its timeless appeal, demonstrating Little Feat's enduring influence on the American rock music scene.
