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Bobby Blue Bland

Title: Little Boy Blue - The Duke Sides 1952-1959

Label: Hoodoo Records

Cat No:263377
Format:CD

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• In the 50s and early 60s, Bobby "Blue" Bland was one of the main creators of the modern soul-blues sound. Along with such artists as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Junior Parker, he developed a sound that mixed gospel with blues and R&B. Bobby's style of soul-blues was punctuated with a slick big-band sound, showing the considerable influence of B.B. King-flavoured guitar riffs.

• This essential collection compiles 22 tracks that Bland recorded for the Duke label. It serves as the best introduction for anyone wanting to explore the finest moments of Bobby Bland’s discography. This is the material upon which Bland's reputation was built : blues played by small to mid-size ensembles, complete with sassy horns and a ringing vibraphone - fronted by Bobby Bland's amazing voice.

• Personnel : Bobby “Blue” Bland, vocals on all tracks, plus: Roy Gaines, Clarence Holliman, Pat Hare (guitar), Hamp Simmons (bass), Connie Mack Booker (piano), Teddy Reynolds (piano & organ), Sonny Freeman (drums), Bill Harvey (saxophone), Joe Scott (trumpet), Pluma Davis (trombone), etc. Further information is detailed inside booklet. Arranged by Joe Scott. Recorded in Memphis / Nashville (Tennessee) and Houston (Texas) between 1952 and 1959.

• Total Time: 58:19 mins. - 22 tracks - also includes: 16-page booklet, rare photos, vintage visual memorabilia & detailed liner notes.

Track Listing for Little Boy Blue - The Duke Sides 1952-1959
01 You Did Me Wrong 2:37
02 No Blow, No Show 3:01
03 I Don’t Believe 2:39
04 Farther Up The Road 3:00
05 I Smell Trouble 2:33
06 You Got Me (Where You Want Me) 2:29
07 Loan A Helping Hand 2:28
08 Last Night 2:54
09 You’ve Got A Bad Intentions 2:33
10 Little Boy Blue 2:33
11 It’s My Life, Baby 2:39
12 Time Out 2:51
13 I Learned My Lesson 2:47
14 Bobby’s Blues 2:21
15 Teach Me (How To Love You) 2:11
16 I Lost Sight On The World 2:37
17 Woke Up Screaming 2:47
18 Don’t Want No Woman 2:40
19 Lost Lover Blues 2:38
20 I Can’t Put You Down Baby 2:39
21 Army Blues 2:42
22 Wishing Well 2:33

Reviews

Blues & Rhythm - Norman Darwen

This is a killer set!

Record Collector - Ian McCann

Little Boy Blue compiles 22 50's recordings and presents a formative, raucous Bland. ***

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Bobby Blue Bland

Little Boy Blue - The Duke Sides 1952-1959