SNOOKS EAGLIN: Legacy Of The Blues Vol. 2
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Recorded live in Snooks Eaglin's hometown of New Orleans, this 1971 concert presents the lauded blues singer/guitarist performing a typically eclectic acoustic set. Tracks range from the quirky "Boogie Children" to the laid-back "Funky Malaguena" to the ironically sunny "I Get the Blues When It Rains," with Eaglin's emotive voice and subtle six-string playing faring wonderfully in the solo spotlight. For those unfamiliar with this somewhat obscure artist, this is an excellent introduction. Snooks Eaglin is the Crescent City's secret weapon, a blind, eccentric virtuoso of the electric guitar who at 64, plays with more intensity, taste, mastery, and musical command than most anyone you can think of. Snooks was born Fird Eaglin Jr. January 21, 1936, in New Orleans. At 19 months he lost his sight following an operation for a brain tumor that required a two-and-a-half year stay in the hospital. Eaglin's father, a harmonica player, gave him a guitar at the age of five, and young Snooks taught himself to play by replicating songs off the radio and phonograph. His guitar playing developed rapidly and he was singing and playing in area Baptist churches by the time he was ten. Four years later he dropped out of the school for the blind to become a full-time musician, often playing on the streets as well as the clubs of New Orleans. Eaglin's first regular gig was with the Flamingoes in 1952, a seven-piece horn combo started by 13-year-old Allen Toussaint on piano. It was also Toussaint's first band. As much as his blindness may have made his life difficult in other ways, the younger Eaglin used it to his advantage to invent an original playing style that no one yet has deciphered. With a voice that is an extraordinary blend of hoarseness and velvet subtlety, roughness and wistfulness; and a dazzling guitar technique marked by jagged, staccato leads, fast intricate swingy runs and rhythmic chord clusters, Eaglin's solo playing almost sounds like a complete orchestra. In fact, there are few guitarists in his class. "He's one of the most naturally talented people I've ever met," says keyboardist/producer Ron Levy. "He can play any song just off the top of his head. If he can think about it and hear it in his head, he can play it perfectly," Levy enthuses. A one-of-a-kind performer, they broke the mold when Snooks was born.
2000 Ray Stiles
NOTE: This is not Vol 2 of a Snook's album this one volume of various artists that GNP/Crescendo released as reissues in the late 70's.
This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Part of an incredible package from a woman who loves NOLA and "Roots" music.
Thanks Mamma B for this and for thinking of me. I will be posting New Orleans music for the next few days so please enjoy!!!
Tracks:
1. Boogie Children
2. Who's Loving You Tonight
3. Lucille
4. Drive It Home
5. Good News
6. Funky Malaguena
7. Pine Top's Boogie-Woogie
8. That Same Old Train
9. I Get the Blues When It Rains
10. Young Boy Blues
11. Tomorrow Night
12. Little Girl of Mine
Details
.. Year: 1971/1979
.. Label: Sonet SNTF 625/GNP 10012
.. Country: UK/USA
.. Bitrate: VBR 192avg.
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.. MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/neworleansstreetsinger
.. Last.fm: www.last.fm/music/Snooks Eaglin
.. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snooks_Eaglin
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