Cain Does King

Chris Cain Band | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blue Rock'it Records
• ASIN: B00005ASMS
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,033 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Heartbreaker

2. Whole Lot of Lovin'

3. Better Not Look Down

4. Gamblers' Blues

5. I'm Gonna Do What They Do to Me

6. I'm Gonna Quit My Baby

7. Take It Home

8. I'm Gong Home

9. House Rocker

10. Lookin' the World Over

11. So Excited

12. Hummingbird

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars King-like!, August 16, 2001

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deepbluereview "deepbluereview" (SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cain Does King (Audio CD)

I came across this CD while looking for Robben Ford and the Ford band's tribute to Paul Butterfield, this popped up under the "also purchased" category so I added it to my cart.

As a rule, I generally stay away from tributes opting to listen to the original artist instead. Especially, as in this case, where the musician is still alive, touring and producing excellent music.

What was interesting and somewhat erie about this CD is just how King-Like this guy sounds both in his guitar playing as well as his singing. Several times while listening I spaced out just enough to think I was actually listening to an old, but pristine, copy of a BB King CD. Early King, perhaps something recorded in the 50's or 60's. The voice and guitar work sounding strangely familiar. I couldn't help to wonder whether this was his natural voice or an attempt at authenticity. However, in listening to a follow up purchase "Chris Cain Live at the Rep" I find that this is his natural voice, lucky man!

The songs on the CD are not BB's signature songs but rather, some of his more obscure but excellent recordings. Some of the music is a note for note reproduction and some are treated to a more contemporary treatment still very much in the style of BB.

Chris Cain's performance is excellent and the production by Patrick Ford of the Ford Blues band is outstanding. As tributes go, it's pretty good and should even flatter the King.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Tribute To The King, May 3, 2001

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political idiot (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cain Does King (Audio CD)

Tributes are always a difficult undertaking. The following question always arises: why listen to an interpretation when I can easily enjoy the original? Well, the answer depends on who is interpreting and whether or not the interpreter deserves to be listened to. Chris Cain is one of my favorite modern west coast blues talents. He is so versatile, fluid, and authentic. He deserves to be listened to.

Cain pays tribute to B.B. King in grand style. Cain possesses a trilly left hand he obviously learned from many hours with King records. He does use a heavier right hand then King but the combination is a meaty and very enjoyable interpretation of King's guitar style. In addition, Cain successfully emotes many of B.B. King's great vocal inflections.

Song selection and length are the only reasons for the one star hit from me. While there are a couple of favorite's like "Gambler's Blues" and "House Rocker," Cain chooses to avoid many of King's most popular tunes. This is admirable, choosing instead to highlight other King material. However, in doing so, Cain avoids all but a few from the great Modern/Kent days. Most tunes are from BB's funkier ABC plus days. Not bad mind you, I just prefer the pre-ABC B.B. King, that's all. Lastly, at a scant 44 minutes in length, Cain may have considered adding a few more tunes from the Modern/Kent days. Nonetheless, this is a fine tribute to the King of the blues.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Thrill Ain't Gone when Cain does King, July 1, 2001

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john e. ripper (northville, mi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cain Does King (Audio CD)

Of all the artists out there playing blues guitar, Chris Cain is one of the best. His command of the guitar and it's subtelties makes him a natural to cover BBKING. He squeezes beautiful notes and sings with a commanding baritone voice. Toss in some horns and you have a perfect mix. I am a big fan of both Chris Cain and BB King. I have seen them both live in concert clubs. I picked up the CD two days ago and have already listened to it four times, and it gets better with each listening. I highly recommend you purchase this CD. Tell them Ripper sent you.

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