Al Johnson's first record for Joe Ruffino's Ric label...and a particular favorite of mine. Truth is, I've never thought much of Johnson's voice, but the band is kicking it so hard on this one that I can't help but be won over. In particular, the piano work is spectacular. If I had to guess, I'd say that's James Booker doing his best 'Huey Smith plays Professor Longhair' imitation [I just made that up, but it sounds about right].
Hope ya'll enjoy....
Thanks, I really dig the 1950's 45's you put up. Guess this is around 1958.
ReplyDeleteDrunkenHobo...Glad you enjoy them. Ric and it's sister label Ron were started in 1959, this is an early release so your guess is very close.
ReplyDeleteGreat tune. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the well-deserved props from Mining the Audio Motherlode.
ReplyDeleteJem...Glad you like it, always a pleasure to have you around.
ReplyDeleteRentstrike....so that's where the recent spike in my traffic is coming from. Doug is such a sweetheart. That's actually the second time he's posted that plug.
I've played this tune 4 times in the last 10 minutes. Great!!
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