Sonny is King
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| Studio album by Sonny Terry | ||||
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Publication |
1963, 1990 re-release of original Blues Classics OBCCD 521-2 |
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| Label (s) | Bluesville 1059 | |||
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Title (number) |
10 |
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| occupation | Sonny Terry ( harmonica vocals ), Lightnin 'Hopkins ( guitar tracks 1–5), Brownie McGhee (guitar 6–10), Leonard Gaskin (bass 1–5), Belton Evans ( drums 1–5). | |||
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Kenneth S. Goldstein |
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Studio (s) |
Englewood Cliffs , New Jersey, October 26, 1960 Track 1 through 5 |
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Sonny Is King is an LP released in 1963 by American harmonica player Sonny Terry .
The LP contains recordings from 1960 on the A side (tracks 1 to 5) with guitarist Lightnin 'Hopkins and a rhythm section with Leonard Gaskin on bass and Belton Evans on drums. Although both had different styles, a mutual understanding immediately developed in the studio. The recordings on the B-side of the LP were made two years later with his longtime companion Brownie McGhee. Terry is only accompanied by the guitar here; the recordings manage without a rhythm section .
In 1990 the recording was digitally edited and re-released on CD in the Original Blues Classics Compact Discs series by Prestige / Bluesville Records.
Track list
- 1. One Monkey Don't Stop the Show
- 2. Changed the Lock on My Door
- 3. Tater Pie
- 4. She's So Sweet
- 5. Diggin 'My Potatoes
Sonny Terry (harmonica), Lightnin 'Hopkins (guitar), Leonard Gaskin (bass), Belton Evans (drums)
- 6. Sonny's Coming
- 7. Ida Mae
- 8. Callin 'My Mama
- 9. Bad luck
- 10. Blues From the Bottom
Sonny Terry (harmonica), Brownie McGhee (guitar)
All titles are written by Sonny Terry.
Criticism
- ... the rhythm section fails to kick the pair into overdrive. Thom Owens - All Music Guide (... the rhythm section can't really drive the couple.)
- While these aren't among the duo's very best recordings, they are nonetheless enjoyable ... Thom Owens - All Music Guide (Even if these aren't among the best recordings by the duo, they are still enjoyable ...)
- This is country blues, pure and simple, beautifully and masterfully performed by Sonny. Amazon (This is pure and simple country blues, beautifully and masterfully performed by Sonny.)
- Terry was a remarkable mouth harp player, and these performances are first rate ... Dennis Davis, Hi-Fi +, Issue 43 Hi-Fi + -Rating: Recording = 7/10; Music = 8/10 (Terry is a remarkable harmonica player and these performances are top notch.)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Review Mississippi Moan ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ information on the CD Original Blues Classics OBCCD 521-2
- ↑ Title list on CD
- ^ All Music Guide Review Sonny Is King
- ↑ Amazon Record Review
- ↑ http://mississippimoan.blogspot.com/ ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
