Saturday, March 4, 2023

Freddie King


 












Artist:  Freddie King
Birth Name:  Fred King
Born;  September 3, 1934.  Gilmer, Texas, USA
Died:  December 28, 1976 (Aged 32).  Dallas, Texas, USA
Genre:  Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Texas Blues, Electric Blues, R&B
Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Freddie King was an American Blues Guitarist, and Singer.  He has been described as one of the "Three Kings" of Electric Blues Guitar, along with B.B. King and Albert King.  His best-known recordings include the singles "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" (1960), and his Top 40 Hit "Hide Away" (1961).  His soulful and powerful voice and distinctive guitar style inspired countless musicians, particularly guitarists such as Eric Clapton.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2012.

















Title:  Alvie In America (2023)

Genre:  Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Texas Blues, Electric Blues, R&B

Label:  Renaissance Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD 


Tracks:


Disc 1:


 1.  I'm Ready (5:46)

 2.  Ain't No Sunshine (5:31)

 3.  Ghetto Woman (11:36)

 4.  Come On (Let The Good Times Roll) (9:01)

 5.  Pack It Up (3:44)

 6.  Have You Ever Loved A Woman (12:00)

 7.  #4 Blues (9:54)


Disc 2:


 1.  TV Mama (12:59)

 2.  Goin' Down (6:21)

 3.  Wee Baby Blues (9:03)

 4.  Freddie's Blues (3:56)

 5.  That's Alright (7:10)

 6.  Big Legged Woman (5:13)

 7.  Sweet Home Chicago (6:40)


Personnel:


Freddie King:  Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals

Floy8d Bonner:  Rhythm Guitar

Denny Turner:  Bass

Charles Robinson:  Drums, Percussion

David Maxwell:  Organ

Lewis Stephens:  Piano


Alvie In America is a live album by Freddie King, released on February 17, 2023 by Renaissance Records, recorded live at Ebbets Field, in Denver, May 27,1974.









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