Down in New Orleans [Import]

Blind Boys of Alabama | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 29, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B0010RDYH8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #733,471 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Free at Last

2. Make a Better World

3. How I Got Over

4. You Got to Move

5. Across the Bridge

6. You Better Mind

7. Down by the Riverside

8. If I Could Help Somebody

9. Uncloudy Day

10. A Prayer

11. I've Got a Home

12. I'll Fly Away

Editorial Reviews

For their new album four-time Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded in New Orleans for the first time in their almost 75 year history. Amongst the musicians supporting include legendary pianist/producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. After performing together for over six decades, The Blind Boys of Alabama have enjoyed one of the more striking comebacks in recent memory. Their last several albums have earned these hipster septuagenarians the best reviews and record sales of their career, and a completely new, contemporary audience. This album is a fusion of style and nuance that links many disparate aspects, both chronological and geographical, of American musical tradition. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 70 Years of Joy, March 6, 2008

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James Harrison (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Down in New Orleans (Audio CD)

Formed 70 years ago with only Jimmy Carter remaining from the original group, these guys continue to provide joyfull uplifting music. This Soul/Gospel/Jazz influenced collection is helped along by being recorded in The Big Easy with assistance from Allen Toussaint,Hot 8 Brass Band ,the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and a hot rhythm section.
Any one who enjoys good music will enjoy this recording.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down In New Orleans with The Blind Boys of Alabama, January 30, 2008

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Patrick Davis (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Down in New Orleans (Audio CD)

With some amazing New Orleans musicians (even Allen Toussaint!) the Blind Boys of Alabama create one of their BEST albums yet. My favorite song on the album is "How I Got Over", the soulful vocals and bluesy music feels like a sunday morning gospel and blues concert. Highly recommended.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Their best work yet!, February 5, 2008

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John Schrader (Oak Creek, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Down in New Orleans (Audio CD)

This HAS to be The Blind Boys of Alabama's best work yet! The album is full of amazing talent, including the Hot 8 Brass Band, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and even Allen Toussaint. My favorite song is "Free At Last," which I just saw them do on Conan O'Brien last week. If you're looking for a Blind Boys' record to buy this is the one - you won't be disappointed, I highly recommend it.