Robert Nighthawk was one of the most distinctive slide guitarists and blues vocalists ever, with a supple, emotive style that bridged pre-war acoustic and post-war urban electric styles. This exceptional live recording offers a more complex view of Nighthawk than his small discography had previously suggested. Alongside several extended slide workouts, Nighthawk plays several pieces with a raucous, slashing approach that is encouraged by the shouts of his audience in the street. Here is an exciting and rare glimpse of vintage blues music played by a master in a relaxed, spontaneous setting.

Blues archivist Norman Dayron recorded this set by Robert Nighthawk and his small ensemble in 1964. Three years later, Nighthawk died from heart failure, leaving these recordings to sit unreleased until 1980. This album was recorded live on a street corner in Chicago, and Nighthawk's playing and singing are still in peak form. This is made all the more riveting because of the energy of the crowd, which becomes more and more excited as the set moves along.

Nighthawk is joined by rhythm guitarist Johnny Young and drummer Robert Whitehead throughout, and harmonica player Carey Bell on a few selections. LIVE ON MAXWELL STREET is a no-frills, no-nonsense, honest, and committed performance. This and BRICKS ON MY PILLOW, which captures some of Nighthawk's late-'40s

Recorded live on the corner of 14th & Peoria, Chicago, Illinois in September 1964. Originally released on Rounder (2022).

Robert Nighthawk and his Flames of Rhythm: Robert Nighthawk (vocals, slide guitar); Johnny Young (vocals, guitar); Carey Bell (vocals, harmonica); Robert Whiteshead (drums).

The last track is an extended version of the interview that appeared on the original LP.

I got this a year ago from someone that is very special to many of us that follow the blues. A very hard working young man who dedicated his
time and efforts to keeping music alive and well. Thanks to Ricsi for
all of his help and for sharing some FINE music. Please thank him as well and enjoy this.

Tracks:

1. Cheating and Lying Blues
2. Juke Medley
3. The Time Have Come
4. Honey Hush
5. I Need Your Love So Bad
6. Take It Easy Baby
7. Annie Lee / Sweet Black Angel
8. Big World Blues - (previously unreleased)
9. Maxwell Street Jam
10. I Got News For You
11. All I Want For Breakfast / Them Kind Of People - (previously unreleased)
12. Mama Talk to Your Daughter - (previously unreleased)
13. The Real McCoy - (previously unreleased)
14. Interview

Details
.. Year: 2000
.. Label: Bullseye Blues (Div of Rounder) CDBEYE9624
.. Country: USA
.. Bitrate: 192 kbps
.. Home-Page: http://www.baddogblues.com/nighthawk/
.. MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/robertnighthawk
.. Last.fm: www.last.fm/music/Robert Nighthawk
.. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Nighthawk
.. BUY ME 1: Rounder Records http://www.rounder.com/index.php?id=album.php&musicalGroupId=1038&catalog_id=3263
.. BUY ME 2: Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Live-Maxwell-Street-Robert-Nighthawk/dp/B00004XSO1

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