[6][7] He wanted to capture a rawer, Delta sound, rather than the mellower, prettier one that Terry played with Brownie McGhee.

[11] The Globe and Mail noted that, "although the familiar, jolly material ... jumps along at Terry's usual, casual pace, Winters seems intent on pushing it into overdrive.

"[19] The Sydney Morning Herald called the album "excellent," writing that "Johnny and Sonny whoop, holler and jam to their hearts' content.

"[4] The Pittsburgh Press opined that Winter "shows admirable restraint in these more subtle, traditional blues.

"[11] The Commercial Appeal determined that Whoopin' "is destined for 'classic' status," writing that "every cut is raw, lean, and mean.