The first segment included a random sampling of current projects like the new tribute to Louis Armstrong put out by Dr. John. If it reignites a fresh look at Satch's legacy it ticks our boxes hereabouts. Dexter Allen is a new name to me but I'll certainly look for his stuff in future; he's now on Deep Rush Records and label boss Bobby Rush lent his harp to a couple of the dozen self-penned songs - Dexter is pretty nifty on guitar too. newbie Alexis P. Suter has pretty robust fret-work too added to her band, we chose the cover of Big Mama Thornton from her recent project. Rufus Thomas' daughter Vaneese has a little gem on her hands and you can expect her in that year-end list for the Almanac.
We had two bites from James Amstrong's cherry while we struggled with cd player #2 that took umbrage at Freddie King. James album is a masterful showcase of his writing singing and playing. His lyrics have a wry humour and he completely retooled a hoary old chestnut by the Eagles we may use on a future show. Fear not it is blues, the whole blues and nothing but. The first hour also went to some tracks from Lynwood Slim who died earlier in the week. He was a classy performer with a smooth harp tone who could attract the finest players for his albums. The Pilgrim Travellers sang unaccompanied for our gospel offering and baby Doo Caston's guest outing for Slim more than held down the piano stool.
The core of the vinyl hour was found from a list Living Blues magazine compiled of 40 albums from the 1970s. Hence Buddy Guy and Philip Walker - no arguments here. The Bobby Bland track had a fine piece of singing even though the setting had only a small blues component. OV Wright was at his best for his entry and showed why he has been such an influence on Robert Cray. Junior Wells at Montruex in 1978 had both Jimmy Johnson and Buddy Guy in support roles. We held over John Lee Hooker (due for the collaboration with Canned Heat) and also Luther Allison who should have done something off his Motown piece. They're on next weeks show to go with celebrating what would have been their birthdays. All that right here on Sunday at 10pm (BST) until then take care of yourselves and take care of those that take care of you.
| track.title | track.artistsort | index | album.title | album.artistsort | label |
| gut bucket blues | Dr. John | 1 | Ske-Dat-De-Dat...Spirit of Satch | Dr. John | code 619 |
| Ride This Train | Allen, DexterBobby Rush | 2 | Bluez Of My Soul | Allen, Dexter | CDBaby |
| Troubles | Mannish Boys, The | 13 | Wrapped Up And Ready | Mannish Boys, The | Delta Groove Productions |
| You Don't Move Me No More | Alexis P Suter Band, The | 8 | Love The Way You Roll | Alexis P Suter Band, The | American Showplace Music |
| Wrap Your Arms Around Me | Thomas, Vaneese | 4 | Blues for My Father | Thomas, Vaneese | Segue Records |
| watermelon, barbecue and beer | duncan street | 1 | single from baptized by the blues | duncan street | dave duncan |
| Blue Bop | igor prado band | 5 | Brazilian Kicks | Lynwood Slim | DELTAGROOVE |
| Doo's Groove | Leonard 'Baby Doo' Caston | 8 | Soul Feet | Lynwood Slim (Aka Richard Duran) | ATOMIC THEORY MUSIC |
| soul feet | lynwood slim | 9 | Soul Feet | Lynwood Slim (Aka Richard Duran) | ATOMIC THEORY MUSIC |
| ok you win | lynwood slim | 1 | mellow sounds | lynwood slim | delta groove |
| straight street | pilgrim travellers | 1-6 | sound of the city - los angeles | various artists | emi |
| moving to nashville | James Armstrong | 5 | Guitar Angels | James Armstrong | Catfood |
| goodbye kiss | James Armstrong | 6 | Guitar Angels | James Armstrong | Catfood |
| i'm tore down | freddie king | 1-1 | Deep Feeling | Various Artists | Fantatsic Voyage |
| Forgive Me Darling | Ohio Untouchables feat. Robert Ward, The | 2-14 | Deep Feeling | Various Artists | Fantatsic Voyage |
| Two Telephones | Bobby King | 18 | Chicago Blues From Federal Records | Various Artists | ACE |
| She's Out There Somewhere | Buddy Guy | 14 | Genuine House Rockin' Music Vols 1-3 | Various Artists | Alligator |
| country preacher | Jimmy Johnson | 1 | County Preacher | Jimmy Johnson | ORBIS BLUES COLLECTION |
| Dreamer | Bobby 'Blue' Bland | 4 | Master Of The Blues | Bobby 'Blue' Bland | NECTAR |
| Bottom Of The Top,The | Phillip Walker | 8 | Bottom Of The Top / Blues | Phillip Walker | DEMON |
| A Nickel And A Nail | O. V. Wright | 11 | Soul Of O. V. Wright | O. V. Wright | MCA |
| Messin' With The Kid | Junior WellsJimmy Johnson | 3 | The Story Of Black And Blues :1976-1988 | Various Artists | FREMEAUX ET ASSOCIES |
| Don't Burn Down The Bridge | Albert King | 7 | I'll Play The Blues For You | Albert King | STAX |
| Honey, Hush! (Talking Woman Blues) | Albert Collins | 1 | Ice Pickin' | Albert Collins | Alligator |
| Watch What You Got | Lonnie Brooks | 8 | Bayou Lightning | Lonnie Brooks | Alligator |
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