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Takin Chances

James HarmanAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 8, 1998)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Cannonball Records
  • ASIN: B00000C42P
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,463 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2. Five'll Getcha Ten
3. Somebody... (Th'owd Bad Luck on Me)
4. Gamblin' Blues
5. Sweet, Sweet Dream
6. Frolictime
7. Crapshoot
8. Old-Man Eyes
9. Decisions
10. Lucky Dog
11. Let It Ride
12. Read My Mind
13. Takin' Chances

 

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hedge your bets on Harman and Company, January 5, 2000
By 
Tony Tomlinson (Imperial Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Takin Chances (Audio CD)
I would like to begin by saying that if you have not seen James Harman perform live you are missing a true artist who is committed to his trade. That said, "Takin' Chances," like all good blues is an easy listen. Harman and his band are practitioners of the "less is more" school of music. If you are looking for flashy, mechanical playing this record is not for you. If you are a fan of music made with soul "Taking Chances" is a sure bet (pun intended). Harman and friends (Kid Ramos, Bob Margolin, and Robby Eason, among others)have a sound that ranges from Lightin' Hopkins to T-Bone Walker, to Early Howlin' Wolf with Pat Hare. Moreover, Harman is a brilliant song writer who's songs unfold like stories shared among close friends. One listen to Harman's haunting "Old Man Eyes" is proof positive of his lyrical prowess. This talented man is committed to a sound, something that is lost in much of the music being played today. Go on James!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars HIS BEST ONE YET, March 19, 2001
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Avalon Don "Avalon Don" (Huntington Beach, California United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Takin Chances (Audio CD)
James Harman in the studio is one the best singer/harmonica players in the business. He knows the difference between playing live and making an album. His cd's have themes or concepts like a motel "Do Not Disturb" and barbecue "Extra Napkins". "Taking Chances" about gambling is his best one yet. It has great sound quality and variety with solid backing musicians. "Crapshoot" a driving/dancing song is the highlight of many with that tough harp that's all James. The packaging which has pictures of everything from dice to lucky dogs adds to the mixture. Thank You.baby!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "One of the best new blues records out today", December 23, 1998
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This review is from: Takin Chances (Audio CD)
This record is not a surprise to all of James's and all blues fans!! Will all know that James is one of the best doing what he does. This record brings out what James does in his live show. Kid Ramos does his thing on "Read My Mind". The record sound is awsome.. The engineering so well done. Jerry Hall Always does his job. If You Like This Record check out the new release distributed on Hepcat Records. Mannie & The Swingin'Hipshakers, which also has Kid Ramos, Lynwood Slim,Jerry Hall and Otis Grand all as special guests....

Big Art Mak

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