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Known for his dazzling stage show, which is highlighted by all manner of leaps, somersaults, and other assorted guitar-playing gymnastics, Guitar Shorty on disc is generally a poor substitute, but he still radiates tremendous energy on this set from Alligator Records. His guitar playing is rich, deep, and heavy as plutonium on these tracks; his vocals are strong and soulful, and there's little doubt that after nearly 50 years in the blues business Shorty is still going strong. Working with a hard blues-rock combo that features Jake Andrews on rhythm guitar, Wyzard on bass, John Thomas on keyboards, and Alvino Bennett on drums, Shorty roars through these cuts like a train at full steam, and he sounds confident and assured, a Texas blues man completely on top of his game. Highlights include a blistering "Runaway Train," the metaphor-drenched "Fine Cadillac," and two powerful and topical Guitar Shorty originals, "We the People" and "Cost of Livin'," both of which address the economic duress that still creates poverty in the U.S. in the 21st century. In all, We the People is nicely balanced between hard rocking party numbers, straight out blues pieces, and strong political statement, making it a timeless and completely current blues record.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
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Harms, Composer, Lyricist - Kearney, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Harms Way Songs adm by Chrysalis Music Group, MusicPublisher - High Flying Blues Music, 20841 Ventura Blvd., Box 156, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Green, Composer, Lyricist - WILLIAMS, Composer, Lyricist - Kearney, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Wyzard, Composer, Lyricist - High Flying Blues Music, 20841 Ventura Blvd., Box 156, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, MusicPublisher - G'noosh Mouth Music, 2564 Wellesley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064, MusicPublisher - Jerry Williams Music c/o Bug Music adm by Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Haligan, Composer, Lyricist - Songs, 1325 Howard Ave., # 514, Burlingame, CA 94010, MusicPublisher - WBOB Music adm by Full Court Hoops, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Thomas, Composer, Lyricist - McCoy, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Howlin' Hill Music, PO Box 965361, Marietta, GA 30066, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Harms, Composer, Lyricist - Ross, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Harms Way Songs adm by Chrysalis Music Group, MusicPublisher - High Flying Blues Music, 20841 Ventura Blvd., Box 156, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, MusicPublisher - Kearneyd, Composer, Lyricist
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Grimaldi, Composer, Lyricist - GT Hawk Publ Co., MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Wyzard, Composer, Lyricist - G'noosh Mouth Music, 2564 Wellesley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Haligan, Composer, Lyricist - Songs, 1325 Howard Ave., # 514, Burlingame, CA 94010, MusicPublisher - WBOB Music adm by Full Court Hoops, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
WILLIAMS, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Jerry Williams Music adm by Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
GOLDSWORTHY, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - House of Swerve Songs adm by Full Court Hoops and Songs, 1325 Howard Ave., # 514, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Kearney, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Wyzard, Composer, Lyricist - High Flying Blues Music, 20841 Ventura Blvd., Box 156, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, MusicPublisher - G'noosh Mouth Music, 2564 Wellesley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Harms, Composer, Lyricist - Guitar Shorty, MainArtist - Harms Way Songs adm by Chrysalis Music Group, MusicPublisher
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Albumbeschreibung
Known for his dazzling stage show, which is highlighted by all manner of leaps, somersaults, and other assorted guitar-playing gymnastics, Guitar Shorty on disc is generally a poor substitute, but he still radiates tremendous energy on this set from Alligator Records. His guitar playing is rich, deep, and heavy as plutonium on these tracks; his vocals are strong and soulful, and there's little doubt that after nearly 50 years in the blues business Shorty is still going strong. Working with a hard blues-rock combo that features Jake Andrews on rhythm guitar, Wyzard on bass, John Thomas on keyboards, and Alvino Bennett on drums, Shorty roars through these cuts like a train at full steam, and he sounds confident and assured, a Texas blues man completely on top of his game. Highlights include a blistering "Runaway Train," the metaphor-drenched "Fine Cadillac," and two powerful and topical Guitar Shorty originals, "We the People" and "Cost of Livin'," both of which address the economic duress that still creates poverty in the U.S. in the 21st century. In all, We the People is nicely balanced between hard rocking party numbers, straight out blues pieces, and strong political statement, making it a timeless and completely current blues record.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:21
- Main artists: Guitar Shorty
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Alligator Records
- Genre: Blues/country/folk Blues
2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2006 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
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