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Soul Fixin Man

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A little story behind this one.........My wife, and I were spending a weekend in Chicago back in the mid - 90's. We decided we wanted to go to a blues bar, so we had the cabbie take us to Buddy Guy's Legends bar. We got to the door and the doorman said it was a $15 cover charge to get in. We thought that was a bit much and were debating about whether to go in or just move on to somewhere else. Finally the doorman said "I tell you what.....Luther Allison is playing here tonight. If you come on in and don't think he is worth $15 I will give you your money back." We had never heard of Luther Allison, but thought what the hell and took him up on his offer. We went inside and got totally blown away by Luther. To this day I consider him one of the best blues guitarists I have ever seen. At the end of the show I purchased this album from him that he was selling at the side of the stage. Luther's studio albums are good, but they never really captured just how good this guy was live. This album is straight Chicago style guitar blues, with a bit of 70's style funk and soul thrown in for good measure. Highlights include "Bad Love", "Middle Of The Road", and "Soul Fixin Man". Overall it is a strong blues album, but not his best.

Is with great pleasure and emotion that i'm writing now the first review of this perfectly album of Luther Allison,the first released after 18 long years outside his home.And the return was marvellous,full of intensity,love and soul passion in all of the tracks. it's hard to believe that Allison is not yet with us! What great Loss! All of the things on this cd,are good,from the cover press,to the musics! Really one of the guitar heroes of Chicago Blues! This is to be buyed,played,and stocked at a special place of all bluesfans collections! GREAT !

Simply the Best Luther Allison Album Ever. So Harmonious in his playing and so soulful in his vocal. Good Songs and good Arrangements. James Solberg on Rythm'Guitar does a Fantastic Job!
Buy it! An Album that shows Luther at his best.

An excellent LP. I saw Luther in Philly with the Allman Brothers, Mississippi Fred McDowell in 1971.This LP is a fine indicator of the talent of Luther Allison , seldom recognized or played in the current upswing of popular blues.

Luther Allison-Soul Fixen' Man is fabulous blues that you feel to your bones. Nothing more needs to be said.

I had never heard Luther, but was very impressed by Bernard and thought I'd try his father. WOW, I was blown away!! Now I want everything he ever did. It's a shame he's no longer with us--would have loved to see him and Bernard play together!!