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, also billed as Freddy King.  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:  Texas Oil - Federal Recordings 1960-1962 (Limited Edition) (2022)

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

Label:  Wax Time

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  See See Baby (2:18)

 2.  You've Gt To Love Her With A Feeling (3:14)

 3.  Have You Ever Loved A Woman (3:06)

 4.  Hide Away (2:38)

 5.  I Love The Woman (2:48)

 6.  Lonesome Whistle Blues (2:48)

 7.  If You Believe (2:58)

 8.  It's Too Bad (3:06)

 9.  I'm Tore Down (2:38)

Side 2:

 1.  Texas Oil (2:25)

 2.  Sen-Sa-Shun (2:5 2)

 3.  The Stumble (3:13)

 4.  San-Ho-Zay (2:53)

 5.  You Know That You Love Me (2:27)

 6.  Sittin' On The Boat Dock (3:06)

 7.  Let Me Be (3:28)

 8.  Takin' Care Of Business (2:47)

9.  You Can't Hide (3:01)

10. What About Love (2:25)

Personnel:

Freddy King:  Vocals, Lead Guitar

Additional Musicians:

Bill Willis:  Electric Bass on Tracks:   1/1-9, Backing Vocals on Track  1/6, 2/1-10

Sonny Thompson:  Piano on Tracks:  1/1-9, on Track 1/6, 2/1-10

Phillip Paul:  Drums on Tracks:  1/1-9, 2/1-10

Clifford Scott:  Tenor Saxophone on Tracks:  1/1-5, 2/1, 6, 9, 10

Fred Jordan:  Rhythm Guitar on Tracks:  1/6-9, 2/1, 2-4, 6, 9, 10

H. Johnson:  Tenor Saxophone on Track 1/9

Osborne Whitfield:  Tenor Saxophone on Track 1/9

Gene Redd:  Backing Vocals on Track 1/6, Trumpet, Baritone Saxophone  on Tracks:  2/1, 6, 9, 10

Texas Oil - Federal Recordings 1960-1962 is the essential LP by Freddy King, released on July15, 2022 by Wax Time.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl Edition, For Music Collectors.