[1] Blues Roots was a side project recorded in 1971 and 1972 at Turner's studio, Bolic Sound, in Inglewood, California.

Two singles were released, "Right On" and a cover of Lloyd Price's "Lawdy Miss Clawdy.

[4][5] Gene Sculatti wrote for The Sacramento Bee that "Ike's approach to singing provides refreshing counterbalance.

He added, "where Tina's fiery attack suggests a long-caged lioness suddenly freed, Ike's style rests on understatement.

"[6] Billboard (June 10, 1972): The strength of Ike's style does lie in his "Blues Roots."