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Music CD - Albert King: King of the Blues Guitar
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Music CD: King of the Blues Guitar
Artist: Albert King
List Price: $9.98
Our Price: $6.16
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Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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Tracks:
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1. Laundromat Blues
2. Overall Junction
3. Oh, Pretty Woman
4. Funk-Shun
5. Crosscut Saw
6. Down Don't Bother Me
7. Born Under A Bad Sign
8. Personal Manager
9. Kansas City
10. The Very Thought Of You
11. The Hunter
12. I Almost Lost My Mind
13. As The Years Go Passing By
14. Cold Feet
15. You Sure Druve A Hard Bargain
16. I Love Lucy
17. You're Gonna Need Me
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075678201721
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Atlantic / Wea
Release Date: 1989-08-18
Studio: Atlantic / Wea
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Buy it!
Comment: If you like blues you probably already know about Albert King. If you don't then sit back and listen to a few tracks. You'll love it.
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Summary: He's the king baby!!!
Comment: Listen to this and you can hear a lot of where SRV got his style. It's no secret and he's the one who directed me to listen to Albert in an interview I saw with him. Albert wears it out, flying V upside, bendin' the crap out of those strings. He's got chops, feel and soul, not a bad singer either. I wish this CD had his version of "Stormy Monday," but it's a great CD anyway. Enjoy!
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Summary: Some of the best Albert King stuff
Comment: Agreed - this is some of the best songs I heard Albert play on record. Truly an excellent collection. You'll hear not only Albert's awesome soulful singing but also a LOT of intense blues guitar, which is truly "King". The sound quality leaves more to be desired, but it is acceptable. Material more than makes up for it. I played this record to someone who's never heard Albert King's material before and they were shocked. I'm a fan of Albert King, and this is a valuable disc in my collection.
Customer Rating:
Summary: King of the Blues Guitar
Comment: This is my absolute favorite recording by Albert King. I had the album for years and literally wore it out playing it. I finally got the CD to replace my album and was pleasantly surprised to find it included some additional material not on the LP. Any collection of blues material is not complete without this.
Albert King's "Personal Manager" is one of the best examples of why he was such a genious. The soft, syncopated piano, the delayed introduction of horns, the gradual build of energy in his voice and the blazing guitar lead send chills up my spine. I love this CD.
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Summary: King of the Blues Guitar, Albert King
Comment: CD arrived in sealed jewel case, new, and was without flaws. The music was great, as expected, and the artist lived up to his reputation as one of the truly fine blues pickers.
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Editorial Reviews:
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These 17 tunes come from King's most fertile period, his 1966-68 tenure at Memphis's Stax Records. Stax chief Jim Stewart had been reluctant to sign blues artists because he felt straight blues wouldn't mesh with Stax's patented Memphis soul. Ironically, the fusion of King's sharp guitar wails with the dynamic rhythms of Booker T. & the MGs--the Stax house band--was what set King apart from other bluesmen. The unique blend produced classic after classic: Booker T. Jones' rolling piano propels "Laundromat Blues." Al Jackson's drum shuffle supports "Crosscut Saw." The driving horns of Andrew Love, Wayne Jackson, and Joe Arnold accent "Born Under a Bad Sign." King's ripe and mellow vocals are a perfect match for the soul-drenched music while his dramatic string bends leap out. --Marc Greilsamer
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