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Esquerita

Title: Esquerita! - The Definitive Edition

Label: Hoodoo Records

Cat No:263375
Format:CD

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• Eskew Reeder Jr. (his real name) went to Nashville in 1958 to record his fabulous debut LP, “Esquerita!”, and other firecrackers – added here as bonus tracks – that made him a true innovator.

• Esquerita's flamboyant stage personality, wild piano style and stratospheric pompadour made a deep impression on Little Richard during his formative years.

• There's an infectious raw rhythm & blues energy in Esquerita’s playing and pleasing vitality in his gruffer, more soulful vocals that sounds much less time-warped than a lot of other early rock & roll. But, despite his undoubted talent and fantastic image, he never got the recognition he truly deserved, at the time.

• These terrific recordings have been packaged together in this very special collector’s edition and feature a virtual who's who of great 50s sidemen.

• Total Time: 46:48 - 20 tracks - Also includes: 16-page booklet, rare photos, vintage visual memorabilia & detailed liner notes.

• Personnel : Esquerita, vocals and piano on all tracks, plus: Vincent Mosley (guitar), Floyd T. Chance (bass), Johnny “Ricardo” Young (drums), Marvin Hughes (piano), Dutch McMillin (tenor sax), The Gardenias, The Jordanaires (backing vocals). Further personnel information in booklet. Produced by Ken Nelson. Recorded in 1958 at Bradley Film & Recording Studio and RCA Victor Studio, Nashville, Tennessee.

Track Listing for Esquerita! - The Definitive Edition
01 Hey, Miss Lucy 2:08
02 Why Did It Take You So Long 2:53
03 She Left Me Crying 2:32
04 Crazy, Crazy Feeling 2:23
05 Get Back Baby 2:12
06 Hole In My Heart 1:54
07 I’m Battie Over Hattie 2:11
08 Baby, You Can Depend On Me 2:46
09 Believe Me When I Say Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay 2:19
10 I Need You 2:08
11 Maybe Baby 2:14
12 Gettin’ Plenty Lovin’ 2:04

Bonus Tracks
13 Rockin’ The Joint 2:03
14 Oh Baby 2:13
15 Laid Off 2:24
16 Esquerita And The Voola 2:14
17 This Thing Called Love 2:26
18 Just Another Lie 2:41
19 Please Come Home 2:42
20 You Can’t Pull Me Down 2:25
Total Time: 46:48

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Esquerita! - The Definitive Edition