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Recorded on an off night during a European tour in 1991, this is a warts and all, no overdubs, unplugged session that captures the father and son duo at their most uninhibited. Basically, Carey and Lurrie Bell sat down in a studio in Kouvola, Finland, let the tapes roll for three hours, and this is the result. Why the finished product languished for 14 years in tour manager/co-producer Chip Covington's closet is unclear, but Alligator's long delayed yet welcome 2004 release shows the timeless quality of this deep Delta blues. The songs are sung by both guitarist son Lurrie and harpist dad Carey, and range from well-worn standards such as "Rock Me" (featuring a stunning acoustic guitar solo), "Key to the Highway," and "Five Long Years," to originals that follow established blues patterns. It's a relatively low-key performance, but the twosome show a natural affinity for each other. The result is a subtle, unhurried but not lethargic set. It sounds like the pair weren't aware that the final product would ever be released, which is likely the case. Both are fiery players but neither hog the spotlight, making this a particularly homey disc that will appeal to any fan of acoustic blues. The sound quality is so well defined it sounds like they are sitting in your room, which adds to the country-styled ambiance of this quiet gem.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
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Harrington, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, P.O. Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Traditional, Composer, Lyricist, MusicPublisher - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Harrington, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, P.O. Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Harrington, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, P.O. Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Crudup, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Unichappel Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, 711 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10017, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Brown, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Arc Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, 711 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10017, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
BOYD, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Embassy Music c/o The Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Bell, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, P.O. Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Harrington, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Leric Music c/o Bug Music c/o The Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Broonzy, Composer, Lyricist - Segar, Composer, Lyricist - Universal Duchess Music c/o The Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Harrington, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, P.O. Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Thomas, Composer, Lyricist - Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Robinson, Composer, Lyricist - Cleveland, Composer, Lyricist - Carey Bell, MainArtist - Lurrie Bell, MainArtist - Stone Agate Music, MusicPublisher - Jobete Music c/o EMI Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, 711 3rd Ave., NY NY 10017, MusicPublisher
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Album review
Recorded on an off night during a European tour in 1991, this is a warts and all, no overdubs, unplugged session that captures the father and son duo at their most uninhibited. Basically, Carey and Lurrie Bell sat down in a studio in Kouvola, Finland, let the tapes roll for three hours, and this is the result. Why the finished product languished for 14 years in tour manager/co-producer Chip Covington's closet is unclear, but Alligator's long delayed yet welcome 2004 release shows the timeless quality of this deep Delta blues. The songs are sung by both guitarist son Lurrie and harpist dad Carey, and range from well-worn standards such as "Rock Me" (featuring a stunning acoustic guitar solo), "Key to the Highway," and "Five Long Years," to originals that follow established blues patterns. It's a relatively low-key performance, but the twosome show a natural affinity for each other. The result is a subtle, unhurried but not lethargic set. It sounds like the pair weren't aware that the final product would ever be released, which is likely the case. Both are fiery players but neither hog the spotlight, making this a particularly homey disc that will appeal to any fan of acoustic blues. The sound quality is so well defined it sounds like they are sitting in your room, which adds to the country-styled ambiance of this quiet gem.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:56
- Main artists: Carey & Lurrie Bell Lurrie Bell Carey Bell
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Alligator Records
- Genre: Blues
2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2004 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
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