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Blues By Roosevelt "The Honeydripper" Sykes, June 11, 2008
This review is from: Blues By Roosevelt (Audio CD)
Approximately 39 min. Digitally remastered. This is a prime example of blues shouter Roosevelt Sykes in all his glory. Recorded in 1961,not much else is known about the session. Interestingly,this album was produced by Memphis Slim,who also recorded for Folkways Records. Sykes is in fine form with his powerful vocal style and his always lively piano work. The tracks are paced very nicely and of course it wouldn't be a Sykes recording session without an instrumental (R.S.Stomp) to really liven things up. There is probably no other blues singer-piano player who seemed to put out so much electricity in everything he recorded,and this is no exception. Even old work-horses like Sweet Old Chicago or 44 Blues get the "Honeydripper" treatment. If you are looking for an example of post-war blues by a solo singer-piano player-look no further. This is the real deal.
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