A guiding light of the postwar West Coast scene, Crayton was two decades past his salad days when he recorded this session in 1971. No matter. His guitar still rings with truths once shared with friend T-Bone Walker, and his vocals, less forcefully delivered but sunnier in mood, continue to do the job. He astutely refurbishes a few of his old R&B successes, including "Peace of Mind," and he stirringly adapts songs by Guitar Slim, Earl King, and others. Pedestrian backup playing hurts, though.
-- © Frank John Hadley 1993
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Mid-'50s Vanguard sessions from "Mr. Five by Five," backed by such talents as Sam Price, Jo Jones, Buddy Tate and Pete Johnson! Tracks include a definitive How Long Blues; Sent for You Yesterday; How You Want Lovin' Done , and more from this all-time great blues shouter.
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