Label: Evidence
Recorded at Barclay Studio, Paris, France on December 13, 1977.
Release Date Oct 01, 1992
Blues
Allison was a major star in blues America when he was cut down by lung cancer and brain tumors in August 1997. But for a long time before celebrity caught up with him, the exciting guitarist was far better-known in Europe than in this United States. This French session dates from 1977, when the 38-year-old Chicago bluesman first earned standing ovations from European crowds and began contemplating his eventual move to Paris. Unlike his high-energy recordings in the '90s, Allison is in a relaxed mood throughout the program here, modulating his pointed expressions of heartbreak on blues standards (Little Walter's "Last Night" and Big Bill Broonzy's "Key to the Highway," to name two) and on originals (the title track and "It's Too Late"). Three tracks, all good, are added for CD reissue. On this memorable session, pianist-organist Sid Wingfield and a rhythm section capably back up the main man. By Frank John Hadley
Luther Allison is the blues' proverbial little boy with the curl; when he's good, he's great. When he's bad, he's awful. Allison was on throughout most of the nine tracks (three bonus cuts) on this 1977 date recently reissued by Evidence on CD, playing with the ferocity, direction, and inventiveness that is often missing from his more uneven efforts. His covers of Little Walter Jacobs' "Last Night" and "Blues With A Feeling" are not reverential or respectful but are launching pads for high-octane, barreling riffs, snappy phrases, and exciting solos. His vocals are not always that keen, but Allison at least stretches them out and adds verbal embellishments, yells, and shouts of encouragement.
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Luther Allison- Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Dan Hoeflinger- Guitar
Sid Wingfield- Piano, Organ
Jim Campbell- Bass
Donald Robertson- Drums
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01. Love Me Papa - (Luther Allison) 5:57
02. Blues With a Feeling - (Luther Allison, Little Walter) 6:22
03. Last Night I Lost the Best Friend I Ever Had - (Luther Allison, Little Walter) 11:37
04. Key to the Highway - (Luther Allison, Broonzy, Big Bill) 5:11
05. It's Too Late - (Luther Allison) 11:10
06. Feelin' So Good - (Luther Allison, Parker, Junior) 5:33
07. Going Down - (Luther Allison, Nix, Don) 5:55
08. Luther's Boogie - (Luther Allison) 3:05
09. Standing at the Crossroads - (Luther Allison, James, Elmore) 3:14
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