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Editorial Reviews
This oh-so-Fabulous Thunderbird went solo in'89; in 2010, he honored his musical heroes (from Jimmy Reed to Willie Nelson) with this excellent album. Check out his spins on "Come Love; Wheel of Fortune; Funny How Time Slips Away; Blues for Sale; Send Me Some Lovin'; Just a Little Bit; RM Blues", and more!
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By 24hr Coyote
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Alright now, Im diggin it! Im a big JV fan, love his sound and style, and here it is in spades. This album has possibly the best sound of any of his ablums so far. Sounds real off the cuff and live, in a good way. Very raw, bright and loose. The horn section is hot, the rhythms are "butt-rockin"! and of course the guitar is a hot wire putting electricity to the whole thing, although his tone is not quite as overdriven or up-front in the mix as on his other albums, probably due to his recent switch to flatwound strings, but still sounds pretty badass just the same! Lou Ann Barton even duets on a couple tunes, the whole band sounds great and the production is really first take sounding, and thats a good thing!
I read in some magazine that Jimmie recorded this like a grouping of singles, one or two tracks here, a track there, A Side / B Side, all in Austin, just like they used to do it in the good ol days. That approach is likely why it all sounds so vibrant and energetic. It definitely puts you in a smokey old barroom somewhere out there when you close your eyes. Sounds you'd hear suckin down a few brews in some greazy little bowling alley, feelin good!
These are all covers of old heroes like Roscoe Gordon, Roy Milton, even Willie Nelson, and of course theres a nod to lucky charm Jimmy Reed, and 1 original Vaughan instrumental, "Comin and Goin".
If you like Jimmie Vaughan youll dig this, hell you probably already got it. If youre just figuring things out, this is as good as any place to start, with the exception of "The Essential Jimmie Vaughan" which has a little of everything on it.
Highly recommended, show some support for one of the last true Texas Bluesmen left!
I read in some magazine that Jimmie recorded this like a grouping of singles, one or two tracks here, a track there, A Side / B Side, all in Austin, just like they used to do it in the good ol days. That approach is likely why it all sounds so vibrant and energetic. It definitely puts you in a smokey old barroom somewhere out there when you close your eyes. Sounds you'd hear suckin down a few brews in some greazy little bowling alley, feelin good!
These are all covers of old heroes like Roscoe Gordon, Roy Milton, even Willie Nelson, and of course theres a nod to lucky charm Jimmy Reed, and 1 original Vaughan instrumental, "Comin and Goin".
If you like Jimmie Vaughan youll dig this, hell you probably already got it. If youre just figuring things out, this is as good as any place to start, with the exception of "The Essential Jimmie Vaughan" which has a little of everything on it.
Highly recommended, show some support for one of the last true Texas Bluesmen left!
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By a.c.
Format:Audio CD
There are some really great guitar players out there but nobody lays out R&B cool like Jimmie Vaughan. His "less is more" approach, combined with great material, a crack band, Lou Ann Barton, and crisp, swinging arrangements make this an album that you'll want to hear again and again.
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By mikecoluz
Format:Audio CD
This CD is GREAT. The music makes you happy to be alive and thankful for musicians that can deliver the goods with soul, elegance and style. Yes, it's the blues, but you'll smile through the entire album. As soon as it's over, you'll want to play it all over again. Thank you Jimmie for carrying on the tradition of the blues into an age that surely needs it!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Sam
Format:Audio CD
This album has a little of everything, as the title might suggest. Some more traditional JV Blues stuff, some Ballads, some forays into a more Country Blues style...all featuring the signature guitar style of Jimmie Vaughan.
JV's guitar playing is as unique as it has ever been. His phrases are expressive and clear. He is a master at making notes provoke feelings and puts a great value on each individual note that he plays. If you are expecting SRV, you will be a bit thrown off. Jimmie is his own guitar player with his own style that is wonderful for its own merits.
I've never been a huge Lou Ann Barton fan but her vocals do add another dimension to the songs she guests on. I think people who are into the country-blues style will enjoy these tracks a lot.
This is a cool album with a lot of variety.
JV's guitar playing is as unique as it has ever been. His phrases are expressive and clear. He is a master at making notes provoke feelings and puts a great value on each individual note that he plays. If you are expecting SRV, you will be a bit thrown off. Jimmie is his own guitar player with his own style that is wonderful for its own merits.
I've never been a huge Lou Ann Barton fan but her vocals do add another dimension to the songs she guests on. I think people who are into the country-blues style will enjoy these tracks a lot.
This is a cool album with a lot of variety.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Doug
Format:Audio CD
Just saw Jimmy and his Band joined by Lou Ann Barton at an intimate 96 person venue . I came to hear Lou Ann, a favotite singer on mine for 30 years....but it was Jimmy and his GREAT Band that rocked the place.The big smile that he walked on the stage with never left his face.
What a wonderful show. New Orleans influenced two man sax section added so much to the South Texas/Texacano sound that Doug Sahm (among others) pioneered. They played most of the cuts found on this cd with wild and funky solos that left everyone in the room smiling and cheering.
A generous performer, after two long encores the management finally had to come out and stop the music. I felt Jimmy would have played all night.
See this guy live and buy the cd.
What a wonderful show. New Orleans influenced two man sax section added so much to the South Texas/Texacano sound that Doug Sahm (among others) pioneered. They played most of the cuts found on this cd with wild and funky solos that left everyone in the room smiling and cheering.
A generous performer, after two long encores the management finally had to come out and stop the music. I felt Jimmy would have played all night.
See this guy live and buy the cd.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
No disappointment in this CD- If you love Jimmy Vaughan's style of Texas swing- blues- boogie- you'll enjoy this CD. Some classic takes on standards are also enjoyable
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Robert Orme
Format:Audio CD
I just saw Jimmie Saturday night, 9/11/10, and just bought this one today, only three days later. After one spin I can only say that's its great stuff; I'm already playing it again. It was recorded in Austin and produced by Jimmie, and it's the same great Texas swing that I heard Saturday night, I recognize a lot of the tunes. If you're in the mood for some authentic Southern soul influenced R&B, go get this record RIGHT NOW. There is only one original tune here, Vaughan's instrumental "Comin' and Goin'", and it is the hottest tune on the record. Very much of a 1950's sound to the record. NO ONE is making records like this one any more; if they are, someone better tell me about it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By bwn
Format:MP3 Music
Great album, Jimmy Vaughan went back to the basics and dug up the sound and textures that landed him in the spotlight years ago. A wonderful production, sound quality is a little off but nothing to quibble over unless your a true audiophile.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
I think JImmie needs to stick to what he knows best. He is really good at the more contemporary side of blues but covering other artists is not his forte.
Published 2 months ago by cat lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quick Into The Retro-Time Machine!
A simply Masterful and Joyous ride through the Vintage Roots Rhythm & Blues of 1950's and 60's.
From song choices to production techniques both this album & it's follow-up... Read more
From song choices to production techniques both this album & it's follow-up... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J.B Studd III
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blues
This is a fantastic blues album. His voice is great and the music coudn't be better. I also purchased another blues album by Buddy Guy. What a way to get into Blues.
Published 5 months ago by Maxine Nelson Dubinsky
5.0 out of 5 stars
JL Vaughan = National Treasure
i have been listening to this dude since 1979. the t-birds "girls go wild" changed my life forever. i regard that album as the most important blues album of the last 40 years. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Music, Man!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Long live Jimmie Vaughan!
I had purchased this CD prior to seeing Jimmie Vaughan and Lou Ann Barton live. Jimmie's vocals were even stronger in person than on the album. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Paul A. Kalcik
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jimmy jam's
What more can be said and added to Jimmy Vaughan's legacy. Since the early Fabulous Thunderbird's recordings, Vaughan has been in the forefront of American blues, particulaly... Read more
Published on May 28, 2011 by bluesman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good solid stuff from Jimmie!
Although a big fan of guitar and Hammond B3 grooves and heavy bottom end of the rhythm section found on earlier JV albums such as Out There and Do You Get The Blues, this is an... Read more
Published on May 12, 2011 by J. C. Dunton
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as the old stuff.
This music doesnt sound like a tribute. Its the real thing. Although its totally based in the mid 20th century it sounds vital. I love it.
Published on March 30, 2011 by Jason Sperling
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is what it would've sounded like if...
This is what it would've sounded like if they had the gear back then - this cd captures everything I love about the blues from the 50's and sounds like what I imagine those old... Read more
Published on February 25, 2011 by mrtvsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!!!
This is an AWESOME CD and became one of my all time top 5 the first time I heard it! I love that old 60's good rockin' blues sound and Jimmie does an OUTSTANDING job! Read more
Published on February 20, 2011 by luvthemusic
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