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The Chief Eddy Clearwater's West Side Strut is his first release for the Alligator label, and while nothing here is a surprise, Clearwater's Chicago blues/Chuck Berry hybrid remains evident as he works his way through a mix of rock & roll, country, soul, and gospel. Along with Clearwater is a stellar group of fellow Windy City musicians led by second guitarist (and producer) Ronnie Baker Brooks and his band, a horn section, and appearances by Billy Branch on harp, guitarist Lonnie Brooks, and backup vocals by Otis Clay and Jimmy Johnson. Spirited cover versions of Muddy Waters' "Walking Through the Park" and Lowell Fulson's "Trouble, Trouble" are highlights, as are the gutbucket blues "A Good Leavin' Alone," "Blue Over You," and the autobiographical "They Call Me the Chief." West Side Strut is another solid effort for the Chief and Alligator, as well.
© Al Campbell /TiVo
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Baker, Composer, Lyricist - Clearwater, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Cleartone Music adm by Eyeball Music, PO Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher - Ronnie Baker Brooks Music, 14733 Ingleside, Dolton, IL 60419, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Clearwater, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Cleartone Music adm by Eyeball Music, PO Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Baker, Composer, Lyricist - Clearwater, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Cleartone Music adm by Eyeball Music, PO Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher - Ronnie Baker Brooks Music, 14733 Ingleside, Dolton, IL 60419, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Morganfield, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Watertoons Music c/o Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Fleming, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Leipziger, Composer, Lyricist - Yogiz Music, PO Box 150603, Nashville, TN 37215, MusicPublisher - Richard Fleming Music, 4720 Abbay Dr., Nashville TN 37211, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Clearwater, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Cleartone Music adm by Eyeball Music, PO Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Fulson, Composer, Lyricist - Arc Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, 711 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10017, MusicPublisher - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Baker, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Ronnie Baker Brooks Music, 14733 Ingleside, Dolton, IL 60419, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Baker, Composer, Lyricist - Clearwater, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Cleartone Music adm by Eyeball Music, PO Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher - Ronnie Baker Brooks Music, 14733 Ingleside, Dolton, IL 60419, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Baker, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Ronnie Baker Brooks Music, 14733 Ingleside, Dolton, IL 60419, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Clearwater, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Cleartone Music adm by Eyeball Music, PO Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Baker, Composer, Lyricist - Clearwater, Composer, Lyricist - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, MainArtist - Cleartone Music adm by Eyeball Music, PO Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher - Ronnie Baker Brooks Music, 14733 Ingleside, Dolton, IL 60419, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Album review
The Chief Eddy Clearwater's West Side Strut is his first release for the Alligator label, and while nothing here is a surprise, Clearwater's Chicago blues/Chuck Berry hybrid remains evident as he works his way through a mix of rock & roll, country, soul, and gospel. Along with Clearwater is a stellar group of fellow Windy City musicians led by second guitarist (and producer) Ronnie Baker Brooks and his band, a horn section, and appearances by Billy Branch on harp, guitarist Lonnie Brooks, and backup vocals by Otis Clay and Jimmy Johnson. Spirited cover versions of Muddy Waters' "Walking Through the Park" and Lowell Fulson's "Trouble, Trouble" are highlights, as are the gutbucket blues "A Good Leavin' Alone," "Blue Over You," and the autobiographical "They Call Me the Chief." West Side Strut is another solid effort for the Chief and Alligator, as well.
© Al Campbell /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:53:08
- Main artists: Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Alligator Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Blues
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
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