B.B. King – My Kind of Blues Crown Records CLP 5188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 B.B. King – My Kind of Blues  Crown CLP 5188

 

 

 

 

 

Crown Records 1960 ‎– CLP 5188

 

notes:

B.B. King – My Kind of Blues is one of the essential 
early albums in the catalog of the legendary blues 
guitarist and singer. Issued by Crown Records as CLP 5188, 
the LP presents B.B. King in a notably direct 
and uncluttered blues setting.

The album brings together ten performances 
built around King's expressive guitar and unmistakable
 voice, including “You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now,” 
“Mr. Pawnbroker,” “Driving Wheel,” “My Own Fault, Darling,”
 “Catfish Blues” and “Please Set a Date.”

credits:

Line-up & Musicians
B.B. King – vocals, electric guitar
Lloyd Glenn – piano
Ralph Hamilton – bass
Jessie Sailes – drums

This small four-piece combination gives My Kind Of Blues
 its distinctive spacious sound, leaving plenty of room
for King's guitar phrasing and voice.
Recording Date & Studio
The most widely supported sessionography places the
 principal recordings at Radio Recorders, 7000 Santa Monica
 Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in March 1960.
 Session records specifically identify the B.B. King/Lloyd Glenn/
Ralph Hamilton/Jessie Sailes session on March 3, 1960
 for much of the album's material.

There has historically been some disagreement over the
 recording date and location: biographer David McGee associated 
the material with 1958 sessions at Chess Records in Chicago, 
while researcher Colin Escott identified it with the March 3, 1960 
Los Angeles session. For a collector-oriented discography, 
the March 1960 Los Angeles attribution is 
the better-supported sessionography.
Recording: March 3, 1960
Studio: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Producer: The Bihari brothers / Joe Bihari production team

trackslit:

A1 You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now 
Written by B.B. King, Joe Josea
A2 Mr. Pawnbroker 
Written by  B.B. King, Jules Taub
A3 Understand 
Written by  Cecil Gant
A4 Someday Baby 
Written by  Lightnin' Hopkins
A5 Driving Wheel 
Written by   Roosevelt Sykes
B1 Walking Dr. Bill 
Written by Doctor Clayton
B2 My Own Fault, Darling 
Written by  B.B. King, Jules Taub
B3 Catfish Blues 
Written by  Robert Petway
B4 Hold That Train —
Written by Doctor Clayton
B5 Please Set a Date 
Written by  Memphis Minnie (Minnie McCoy)
 

 

 

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B.B. King – Boss Of The Blues Kent KST 529

 

 

 

 

 

B.B. King – Boss Of The Blues | Kent KST 529 

 

 

 

 

 

Kent Records 1965 kst 529 

 

 

notes:

Great compilation of early BB mono recordings, pre 67. 
Boss Of The Blues is a classic collection of early B.B. King 
recordings originally made for the RPM/Kent family of 
labels during the 1950s. Released by Kent as KLP-5029/KST-529, 
the album brings together ten performances that document 
King at the height of his formative electric blues period.

B.B. King is heard on vocals and his unmistakable 
electric guitar, backed by the sophisticated West Coast 
rhythm-and-blues arrangements associated with 
the Bihari brothers' Modern/RPM operation. The sessions feature 
musicians from King's regular orchestra, including pianists, bassists
, drums and a powerful horn section. Kenneth “Kenny” Sands, 
Johnny Board, Lawrence Burdine, Floyd Newman and other 
West Coast session players were among the musicians 
appearing on King's recordings of this period.

credits:

B.B. King – vocals, electric guitar
Kenny Sands – trumpet
Lawrence Burdine – alto saxophone
Johnny Board – tenor saxophone
Floyd Newman – baritone saxophone
Millard Lee – piano
Jymie Merritt – bass
Ted Curry – drums

The recordings on Boss Of The Blues were made over 
several years, principally in Los Angeles, rather 
than during one single session.

1955–1956: Early material was recorded in Los Angeles
 and Little Rock, with King's orchestra featuring Kenny Sands, 
Lawrence Burdine, Johnny Board, Floyd Newman, Millard Lee, 
Jymie Merritt and Ted Curry.
February 25, 1956 – Los Angeles: “The Blues Has Got Me” is 
documented from this session.
1957–1958: Further RPM/Kent sessions produced titles such as
 “You Know I Go For You,” “Why Do Everything Happen To Me,” 
“Days Of Old” and related Kent singles.
1958: “Why Do Everything Happen To Me” / “You Know I Go For You”
 appeared on Kent 301, while “Don't Look Now, But I've Got The Blues”
 / “Days Of Old” appeared on Kent 307.
1958: “Please Accept My Love” was issued on Kent 315 
and “Worry Worry” on Kent 317.
1959: Additional Kent material continued to appear, including 
“The Fool” and other recordings from the late-1950s period.

tracks recorded:

A1 1955
A2 1956
A3 1958
A4 1956
A5 1958
B1 1955
B2 1958
B3 1959
B4 1958
B5 1958

engineer: Wally Heider
Recording Location
Houston
Little Rock, AR
Los Angeles, CA

tracklist:

A1
Bad Breaks
B.B. King / Jules Taub
03:07
A2
You Don't Know
B.B. King / Sam Ling
02:28
A3
Worry, Worry
Pluma Davis / Jules Taub
02:44
A4
The Blues Has Got Me
B.B. King / Jules Taub
02:42
A5
Please Accept My Love
B.B. King / Sam Ling
02:37
B1
I Had a Woman
Joe Josea / B.B. King
02:51
B2
You Know I Go for You
B.B. King / Sam Ling / Jules Taub
02:42
B3
That's How Much You Mean to Me
Joe Josea / B.B. King
02:33
B4
Days of Old
Jules Bihari / B.B. King
02:32
B5
Why Does Everything Happen to Me
Roy Hawkins / Jules Taub
02:55 

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Eddie "Blues Man" Kirkland – It's The Blues Man! 1962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Eddie Kirkland – It's The Blues Man!  Tru-Sound LP

 

 

 

 

Tru-Sound records 1962  – TRU 15010

 

 Notes:

Few blues artists enjoyed a career as long and adventurous as Eddie .
 Having performed alongside blues pioneers including John Lee Hooker, 
Kirkland developed a distinctive guitar style blending Delta blues,
 Detroit blues, Chicago blues and modern electric blues.
Released on Tru-Sound Records as TRU 15010, It's The Blues Man! 
captures Kirkland's powerful vocals, expressive guitar playing and
 decades of musical experience. His performances combine raw emotion 
with driving rhythms, slow blues ballads and energetic shuffles 
that showcase why he remained one of the genre's most respected performers.
Unlike many contemporary blues albums, It's The Blues Man! emphasizes
authenticity over studio polish. Kirkland's passionate singing and fiery 
guitar solos reflect the tradition established by post-war blues masters 
while maintaining his own unmistakable identity.
Today, It's The Blues Man! has become a desirable collector's item among
 blues enthusiasts and vinyl collectors, particularly original Tru-Sound pressings.

credits:

Recording dates: 
December 8, 1961 – Side B (tracks 7–12)
February 15, 1962 – Side A (tracks 1–6)

Recording studio:
Van Gelder Studio
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA
Recording engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Recording supervisor / producer: Esmond Edwards

Line-up / Musicians:
Eddie Kirkland
Vocals
Electric guitar
Harmonica
Horns
King Curtis – tenor saxophone
Oliver Nelson – tenor saxophone
Guitar
Billy Butler – rhythm guitar
Bass
Jimmy Lewis – electric bass
Piano

February 15, 1962 (Side A)
George Stubbs – piano

December 8, 1961 (Side B)
Herman Foster – piano
Drums

February 15, 1962 (Side A)
Ray Lucas – drums

December 8, 1961 (Side B)
Frank Shea – drums


December 8, 1961
I Tried • Man Of Stone • I'm Going To Keep Loving You • 
Train Done Gone • Something's Gone Wrong In My Life • Baby You Know It's True
Eddie Kirkland, King Curtis, Oliver Nelson, Herman Foster, 
Billy Butler, Jimmy Lewis, Frank Shea

February 15, 1962
Down On My Knees • Don't Take My Heart • Daddy, Please Don't Cry •
 Have Mercy On Me • Saturday Night Stomp • I'm Gonna Forget You
Eddie Kirkland, King Curtis, Oliver Nelson, George Stubbs, 
Billy Butler, Jimmy Lewis, Ray Lucas

tracklist:

written by Eddie Kirkland

A1        Down On My Knees    2:20
A2        Don't Take My Heart    2:22
A3        Daddy Please Don't Cry    3:10
A4        Have Mercy On Me    3:00
A5        Saturday Night Stomp    2:20
A6        I'm Gonna Forget You    3:25
B1        I Tried    3:00
B2        Man Of Stone    1:55
B3        I'm Goin' To Keep Loving You    2:25
B4        Train Done Gone    2:30
B5        Something's Gone Wrong In My Life    2:50
B6        Baby You Know It's True    2:55

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Chuck Berry – Back Home (Chess LPS-1550)

Chuck Berry – Back Home (Chess LPS-1550): Complete Album Review, Track List & Vinyl Guide

 Chess records 1970 ‎– LPS-1550

notes:

Rock & roll legend Chuck Berry returned to Chess Records with Back Home, 
an album that reminded listeners why he remains one of the greatest 
pioneers in music history. Released on the legendary Chess label as LPS-1550, 
the record combines Berry's unmistakable guitar style, clever storytelling,
 and energetic performances that helped shape modern rock music.
A Return to Chess Records
After spending time recording for another label, Chuck Berry reunited with 
Chess Records during the late 1960s. Back Home captures the familiar sound 
that made Berry famous while also reflecting the evolving musical landscape of the era.
The album delivers everything fans expect from Chuck Berry—infectious guitar riffs, 
memorable lyrics, and the rhythm-driven sound that influenced generations of artists, 
from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to AC/DC and countless others.

Crédits 

    A&R – Chuck Berry
    Composed By – Chuck Berry 
    Chuck Berry – guitar, vocals
    Bob Baldori – harmonica, piano (overdubs)
    Lafayette Leake – piano
    Phil Upchurch – bass guitar
Billy Peek    second guitar (on selected 1970 tracks, probable)
Unknown session drummer(s)    drums (not identified in surviving documentation)

Recorded    November 21st, 1969; April 27th, 1970; September 1970
Studio    Ter Mar Studios, Chicago
Malcolm Chisholm – engineer

 Tracklist:

All Songs Composed By Chuck Berry

A1     Tulane     2:35
A2     Have Mercy Judge     2:40
A3     Instrumental     2:47
A4     Christmas     3:27
A5     Gun     2:45
B1     I'm A Rocker     4:34
B2     Flyin' Home     4:17
B3     Fish & Chips     2:50
B4     Some People     4:10

 

 

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Elmore James – The Last Session (2/21/63 "The Stereo Tapes")

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Elmore James – The Last Session, 2/21/63 "The Stereo Tapes" (Relic Records 1021)

 

 

Relic records 1984 – 1021

notes:

Few blues artists have left a mark as deep as Elmore James. Known as 
the "King of the Slide Guitar," James helped define the electrified 
Delta blues sound that would inspire generations of musicians, from 
British blues pioneers to modern rock guitarists.
Released by Relic Records (Catalog No. 1021), The Last Session, 2/21/63
 "The Stereo Tapes" captures one of the final studio performances of 
Elmore James before his untimely death in May 1963. These recordings 
provide an intimate look at an artist whose raw emotion, powerful vocals, 
and unmistakable slide guitar were still at their peak.
The Story Behind the Recording
On February 21, 1963, Elmore James entered the studio to record what
would become one of the most historically important sessions of his career.
 Unlike many earlier blues recordings of the era, these performances were
 captured in stereo, offering remarkable clarity while preserving 
the gritty authenticity that made James famous.
he album The Last Session, 2/21/63 "The Stereo Tapes" Relic LP 1021, issued 1984; 
 documents Elmore James' final recording sessions, made just days before his 
death on February 24, 1963. The material comes from two New York recording
 dates: February 13 and February 21, 1963,
 with the LP concentrating on the February 21 stereo recordings.

credits

Personnel (February 21, 1963)

The accepted lineup for the 2/21/63 stereo session is:

Musician    Instrument
Elmore James    vocals, slide guitar
Johnny Jones    piano
Homesick James    second guitar
A.C. Reed    tenor saxophone
David    organ (on selected titles)
Raymond (probable)    bass
Bobby Robinson (or session drummer hired by Robinson)    production

The drummer is not definitively documented. Discographers generally
 agree that the surviving session files do not identify the drummer with
 certainty, and several reference works leave the position uncredited.

The recordings were made in New York City for producer Bobby Robinson.
Most modern discographies identify the location simply as:
Bobby Robinson's New York recording studio, Manhattan

Producer
Bobby Robinson — producer and owner of the Fire/Enjoy labels.
Recording dates
13 February 1963 – first session
21 February 1963 – final session (source of the "Stereo Tapes")
24 February 1963 – Elmore James died of a heart attack three days later.

tracklist:

A1        Everyday I Have The Blues
Written-By – P. Chatman*
A2        Can't Stop Lovin' My Baby
Written-By – Elmore James
A3        I Got To Move
Written-By – Elmore James
A4        I Believe
Written-By – Elmore James
A5        Elmore Jumps One (Inst.)
Written-By – Elmore James
A6        Talk To Me Baby
Written-By – Elmore James
A7        It Hurts Me Too
Written-By – Elmore James
B1        Dust My Broom
Written-By – Elmore James
B2        Hand In Hand
Written-By – Elmore James
B3        Got A Right To Love My Baby
Written-By – Elmore James
B4        Pickin' The Blues (Inst.)
Written-By – Elmore James
B5        Twelve Year Old Boy
Written-By – Elmore James
B6        Make My Dreams Come True
Written-By – Elmore James
B7        I Gotta Go Now
Written-By – Elmore James

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Elmo James – The Sky Is Crying (Sphere Sound Records LP 7002)

 

 Elmo James – The Sky Is Crying (Sphere Sound Records LP 7002): The Blues Masterpiece That Defined Electric Delta Blues

 

 

Sphere Sound Records 1965 – LP 7002 

 

 

 notes:

Few blues recordings have achieved the timeless status of
 Elmo James' "The Sky Is Crying." Released as Sphere Sound Records 
LP 7002, this iconic collection captures the raw emotion, soulful slide 
guitar, and powerful vocal delivery that made Elmo James 
one of the most influential figures in blues history.
Known as a pioneer of electric slide guitar, Elmo James helped shape 
the sound of modern blues and inspired generations of musicians, 
including Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and countless others.
The Story Behind The Album
"The Sky Is Crying" showcases Elmo James at the peak of his artistic powers. 
The album features some of his most celebrated recordings, blending 
traditional Delta blues roots with the emerging electric blues sound that 
dominated the post-war era.
The title track, "The Sky Is Crying," remains one of the most recognizable 
blues songs ever recorded. Its haunting lyrics and expressive slide guitar 
perfectly capture the pain, longing, and resilience that define classic blues music.

This LP was the first U.S. album compilation to gather Elmore James' Bobby 
Robinson-produced recordings made between 1959 and 1961 in Chicago and 
New York. Seven tracks had originally appeared on Robinson's Fire label
 singles before being collected on the Sphere Sound album.

 

credits:

Musician    Instrument
Elmore James    vocals, slide guitar
Homesick James    second guitar, bass guitar
Little Johnnie Jones    piano
J. T. Brown    tenor saxophone
Odie Payne Jr.    drums
Wild Jimmy Spruill    guitar on New York sessions
Boyd Atkins (possible)    saxophone on some sessions
Sam Myers (occasionally cited)    drums/harmonica on some recordings

The LP is not a single-session album. It compiles recordings made for producer Bobby Robinson:

Period    Location    Notes
Nov. 1959    Chicago    Session that produced “The Sky Is Crying,”
 “Bobby's Rock,” and other Fire recordings.
1960–1961    Chicago    Additional Fire label recordings with the Broomdusters.
1960–1961    New York City    Sessions supervised by Bobby Robinson using 
New York session musicians, including Wild Jimmy Spruill.

Producer
Bobby Robinson — producer, Fire/Enjoy/Sphere Sound recordings. 
Robinson also recalled helping develop the song idea for 
“The Sky Is Crying” during a rainy day in Chicago.

tracklist:

A1        The Sky Is Crying
Written-By – Robinson*, James*
2:47
A2        Dust My Broom
Written-By – Elmo James*
2:54
A3        I Held My Baby
Written-By – Robinson*, James*
2:50
A4        Fine Little Mama
Written-By – Elmo James*
2:32
A5        Bobbie's Rock
Written-By – Robinson*, James*
2:09
A6        I Can't Stop Lovin' You
Written-By – Elmo James*
2:33
B1        I Done Somebody Wrong
Written-By – Robinson*, James*
2:20
B2        Rollin' And Tumblin'
Written-By – Robinson*, James*
2:30
B3        One Way Out
Written-By – James*, Sehorn*
2:25
B4        My Bleeding Heart
Written-By – James*, Sehorn*
3:05
B5        I'm Worried
Written-By – Robinson*, James*
2:44
B6        Standing At The Crossroads
Written-By – James*, Josea* 

 

 

 

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Elmore James And His Broomdusters –Make My Dreams Come True 1954

 

 

 

 Elmore James And His Broomdusters – Make My Dreams Come True (Blues Classic Review)

 

 

 

 Flair Records 1954  – 45x1031

notes:

Few names in blues history carry as much weight as Elmore James. 

Known as the “King of the Slide Guitar,” his raw, electrified sound 

helped define the Chicago blues era. Backed by his band, the Broomdusters,

 James created recordings that still influence blues and rock musicians today.

On the flip side, “Make My Dreams Come True” offers a slightly different 

mood while staying rooted in the blues tradition. The groove feels more upbeat,

 yet still carries the emotional depth that defines Elmore James’ work.

His vocal delivery here feels more hopeful, contrasting with the heavier tone

 often found in his recordings. The Broomdusters provide tight instrumental 

backing, allowing James’ guitar to remain front and center.

credits:

Musicians Line-Up (The Broomdusters)

Like many blues recordings of the era, exact personnel can vary 

slightly by session documentation, but the core line-up typically included:

Elmore James – vocals, slide guitar

J.T. Brown – tenor saxophone

Johnny Jones – piano

Homesick James – second guitar

Odie Payne – drums

Willie Dixon (occasionally credited in sessions of this period) – bass

For artists like Elmore James, Flair-era recordings such as

 “Hand In Hand / Make My Dreams Come True” were:

Recorded in professional LA studios (not Chicago)

Cut quickly in live takes with full band

Engineered for immediate release rather than long production

Even though Elmore James is strongly associated with Chicago blues, 

many of his early 1950s recordings were actually made on 

the West Coast under the Bihari label system.

Flair Records Core Sessions (1954–1955)

Studio system: Hollywood (Modern Records/RPM facilities)

tracklist:

A Hand In Hand

James, Josea

  B Make My Dreams Come True

James, Jones

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Muddy Waters – Same Thing / You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had

 

Muddy Waters – Same Thing / You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had (Blues Classic Review)

Chess records 1964 – 1895

notes:

Few artists shaped modern blues like Muddy Waters. Often called 
the father of Chicago blues, his electrified sound helped define 
post-war blues and influenced generations of rock and blues musicians.
In this post, we revisit two essential tracks: “Same Thing” and 
“You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had” 
timeless examples of his raw, hypnotic style.
Written by Willie Dixon, Same Thing is built on a 
classic blues structure: repetitive groove, call-and-response 
vocals, and a deep electric rhythm.
Originally recorded in the golden era of Chess Records,
 the track showcases:
Driving rhythm section
Minimal but powerful guitar phrasing
Hypnotic lyrical repetition
It later appeared on collections like The Real Folk Blues, 
highlighting its importance in Waters’ catalog.
credits:
Muddy Waters – vocals, slide guitar
Willie Dixon – bass, songwriter
Otis Spann – piano
James Cotton – harmonica
Francis Clay – drums

Tracklist:

A        The Same Thing 2:40
Written-By – Willie Dixon

B        You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had 2:55

Written-By – McKinley Morganfield

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Freddie King – Woman Across The River

 

 

 

 

Freddie King – Woman Across The River 1973

 

 

Shelter Records 1973 – SW-8919

 

notes:

Woman Across the River is an album by the American blues musician Freddie King, 
released in 1973. It was the last of three albums King made for Shelter Records.
Freddie King’s “Woman Across The River” stands as one of the most electrifying tracks
 in modern blues history. Released in 1973 on the album Woman Across the River, 
the song showcases King at his raw, fiery best—blending Texas blues grit with 
funk, soul, and rock energy

credits:

    Backing Vocals – The O'Niell Twins*
    Bass – Carl Radle
    Drums – Chuck Blackwell, Jim Keltner
    Guitar – Don Preston 
    Guitar, Vocals – Freddie King
    Piano, Organ – Rev. Patrick Henderson
    Piano, Producer, Mixed By – Leon Russell

     Recorded At – Paradise Studios, Grand Lake Of The Cherokees
     Tia Juana, Oklahoma. 
     Engineer – John Fry, John LeMay
    Producer, Mixed By – Leon Russell

tracklist:

A1        Woman Across The River
Written-By – A. Jones, Jr.*, B. Krutcher*
    2:46
A2        Hootchie Cootchie Man
Written By – C. Long
    4:48
A3        Danger Zone
Written-By – Percy Mayfield
    4:32
A4        Boogie Man
Written-By – C. Blackwell*, L. Russell*
    3:45
A5        Leave My Woman Alone
Written-By – Ray Charles
    3:33
B1        Just A Little Bit
Written-By – Washington*, Thurston*, Brown*, Bass*
    2:27
B2        Yonder Wall
Written-By – Elmore James
    2:25
B3        Help Me Through The Day
Written-By – Leon Russell
    4:27
B4        I'm Ready
Written-By – Willie Dixon
    3:45
B5        Trouble In Mind
Written-By – Richard Jones*
    3:41
B6        You Don't Have To Go
Written-By – Matcher James Reed*
    2:55 

 

 

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Freddie King – Getting Ready...

 

 

 

 

 Freddie King – Getting Ready: A Blues Masterpiece That Still Shines

 

 

 

Shelter Records 1971  – SW-8905

 

 notes:

Getting Ready... is an album by the American musician Freddie King, released in 1971.
 It was the first of three albums he recorded for Shelter Records. 
The album contains "Going Down", which became one of King's most popular songs.
 King supported Getting Ready... with a North American tour.
This LP is a must-listen for anyone passionate about blues, bridging the gap between 
classic blues and the emerging blues-rock of the early ’70s.

credits:

    Backing Vocals – Claudia Lennear, Don Preston , Joey Cooper, Kathi McDonald
    Bass – Donald "Duck" Dunn
    Drums – Charles Myers, Chuck Blackwell
    Guitar – Don Preston 
    Guitar, Vocals – Freddie King
    Organ – Jon Gallie
    Piano, Guitar – Leon Russell

    Recorded at Ter-Mar Chess Studios
    Engineer – John Fry
    Producer – Don Nix, Leon Russell

  tracklist:

A1        Same Old Blues
Written-By – Don Nix
    3:57
A2        Dust My Broom
Written-By – Elmore James
    3:10
A3        Worried Life Blues
Written-By – Big Maco*
    2:50
A4        Five Long Years
Written-By – Eddie Boyd
    4:20
A5        Key To The Highway
Written-By – Bill Broonzy*, Charles Segar
    3:24
B1        Going Down
Written-By – Don Nix
    3:21
B2        Living On The Highway
Written-By – Don Nix, Leon Russell
    4:14
B3        Walking By Myself
Written-By – Lane*
    2:50
B4        Tore Down
Written-By – Freddie King
    4:09
B5        Palace Of The King
Written-By – Don Nix, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Leon Russell
    3:38

 

 

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Frank Frost

 

 

 

Hey Boss Man! 

 

 

Phillips International Records 1962    PILP 1975

credits & notes

    Drums – Sam Carr
    Guitar – Jack Johnson
    Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar – Frank Frost
    Written-By – Frank Frost (pistes : A2, A3, B2, B3, B5),
    Unknown Artist (pistes : A4 to A6, B4, B6)



tracklist:

A1        Everything's Alright
Written By – Conrad*, Karlson*, Crouch*, Stavely*, James*
A2        Lucky To Be Living
A3        Jelly Roll King
A4        Baby You're So Kind
A5        Gonna Make You Mine
A6        Now Twist
B1        Big Boss Man
Written-By – Smith*, Dixon*
B2        Jack's Jump
B3        So Tired Living By Myself
B4        Now What You Gonna Do
B5        Pocket Full Of Shells
B6        Just Come On Home

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Earl Hooker

 

 

Sweet Black Angel

 

 

Blue Thumb Records 1969  – BTS 12

 

 notes:

Earl Zebedee Hooker (January 15, 1930 – April 21, 1970) was a Chicago blues 
guitarist known for his slide guitar playing. Considered a "musician's musician"
 he performed with blues artists such as Sonny Boy Williamson II, Junior Wells
and John Lee Hooker and fronted his own bands
Sweet Black Angel is an album by blues musician Earl Hooker released 
on the Blue Thumb label in 1969. The album was co-produced by musician
 Ike Turner and Blue Thumb founder Bob Krasnow.



Credits:

    Earl Hooker – guitar, vocals
    Mack Simmons – speech, harmonica
    Ike Turner – piano, guitar ("The Mood")
    Soko Richardson – drums
    Possibly Jesse Knight Jr – bass

  Arranged By – Ike Turner
  Recorded    May 1969
  Studio    Los Angeles, CA
  Producer – Bob Krasnow, Ike Turner


tracklist:

A1        I Feel Good
Written-By – James Brown
A2        Drivin' Wheel
Written-By – Roosevelt Sykes
A3        Shuffle
Written-By – Krasnow*, Hooker*, Turner*
A4        Country And Western
Written-By – Hooker*
A5        Sweet Home Chicago
Adapted By – Earl Hooker
B1        Sweet Black Angel
Written-By – Robert Nighthawk
B2        Boogie, Don't Blot!
Written-By – Krasnow*, Turner*
B3        Cross Cut Saw
Written-By – R.G. Ford
B4        Catfish Blues
Written-By – Krasnow*, Hooker*, Turner*
B5        The Mood
Written-By – Hooker*, Turner*
B6        Funky Blues
Written-By – Turner*

 

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Earl Hooker

 

 

 Don't Have To Worry

 

 

 

Bluesway  records 1969 – BLS 6032

 

 notes:

Don't Have to Worry is an album by blues musician Earl Hooker 
released by the BluesWay label in 1969

credits:

    Earl Hooker – guitar, vocals
    Little Andrew "Blues Boy" Odom – lead vocals (tracks 1, 6 & 10)
    Paul Asbell – guitar
    Jeffrey Carp – harmonica
    Johnny "Big Moose" Walker – piano, organ, vocals
    Chester E. "Gino" Skaggs – bass
    Roosevelt Shaw – drums

Recorded    May 29, 1969
Studio    Vault Recordings, Los Angeles, California, United States
Producer    Ed Michel
Recorded By – Ed Fournier

tracklist:

A1        The Sky Is Crying
Lead Vocals – Little Andrew "Blues Boy" Odum*
Written-By – E. James*, M. C. Robinson*
4:17
A2        Hookin"
Written-By – Earl Hooker
4:17
A3        Is You Ever Seen A One-Eyed Woman Cry
Lead Vocals – Johnny "Big Moose" Walker
Written-By – J. Walker*
3:42
A4        You Got To Lose
Lead Vocals – Earl Hooker
Written-By – Earl Hooker
5:42
A5        Blue Guitar
Written-By – Earl Hooker
3:51
B1        Moanin' And Groanin'
Lead Vocals – Little Andrew "Blues Boy" Odum*
Written-By – A. Odum*
4:47
B2        Universal Rock
Written-By – Earl Hooker
4:08
B3        Look Over Yonder Wall
Lead Vocals – Johnny "Big Moose" Walker
Written-By – J. Clark*
3:05
B4        Don't Have To Worry
Lead Vocals – Earl Hooker
Written-By – Earl Hooker
4:18
B5        Come To Me Right Away, Baby
Lead Vocals – Little Andrew "Blues Boy" Odum*
Written-By – A. Odum*
3:42

 

 

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Lowell Fulsom

 

 Lovemaker

 

 

Big Town records 1978 ‎– BT 1008

 

 credits:

Recorded February 1978
engineer george Matola

tracklist:

Written-By – Lowell Fulsom

A1     When Things Go Wrong    3:28    
A2     Love Her With Feeling    3:56    
A3     Your One Success Is On Me    4:14    
A4     I Am Not Worried    3:22    
B1     Lovemaker    3:20    
B2     Bending Like A Willow Tree    3:28    
B3     Get The Cash And Let The Credit Go    3:15    
B4     My Mind Is Trying To Leave Me Too    4:33

 

 

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Bo Diddley

The Black Gladiator

 

 

Checker Records 1970 – LPS-3013

 

 

credits:

A&R – Phil Chess
Composed By – Bobby Alexias, Cornelia Redmond, Kay McDaniel
recorded : Ter Mar Jan. 1970
Engineer – Malcom Chisholm

tracklist:

Composed By – Bobby Alexis, Cornelia Redmond, Kay McDaniel

A1        Elephant Man    4:28    
A2        You, Bo Diddley    3:30    
A3        Black Soul    2:47    
A4        Power House    2:50    
A5        If The Bible's Right    3:08    
B1        I've Got A Feeling    2:46    
B2        Shut Up, Woman    3:40    
B3        Hot Buttered Blues    3:44    
B4        Funky Fly    2:55    
B5        I Don't Like You    3:10    

 

 

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B.B. King

 

 King Of The Blues

 

Crown Records 1960   – CLP 5167, 

credits:

 - B.B. King (Vocal, guitar)
- Ralph Hamilton (bass)
- Jessie Sailes (drums)
- Lloyd Glenn (piano)
- Maxwell Davis (sax, arrangements)

tracklist:

A1        I've Got The Right To Love My Baby
Written-By – Riley B King*, Sam Ling
3:13
A2        What Way To Go
Written-By – Riley B King*, Joe Josea
3:04
A3        Long Nights (The Feeling They Call The Blues)
Written-By – Riley B King*, Jules Taub
3:29
A4        Feel Like A Million
Written-By – Riley B King*, Jules Taub
3:29
A5        I'll Survive
Written-By – Riley B King*, Sam Ling
2:39
B1        Good Man Gone Bad
Written-By – Riley B King*, Ferdinand Washington, Jules Taub
2:44
B2        If I Lost You
Written-By – Riley B King*, Jules Taub
2:38
B3        You're On Top
Written-By – Riley B King*, Sam Ling
2:48
B4     Partin' Time
Written-By – Riley B King*, Joe Josea
2:58
B5    I'm King
Written-By – Riley B King*, Jules Taub
2:18

 

 

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