Fresh from stints in the McCoys and Johnny Winter Band, All American Boy was supposed to be Rick Derringer's breakthrough solo album. For years, it was argued that the frightfully touched-up cover photo of Derringer sank the album before anyone heard it. If that's true, it's a shame, because this is simply Rick Derringer's most focused and cohesive album, a marvelous blend of rockers, ballads, and atmospheric instrumentals. Joe Walsh helps out on a couple of tracks, but mostly it's Derringer's show -- multi-instrumental virtuosity in a number of styles. Consider this one of the great albums of the '70s that fell between the cracks.
I am suffering in a number of ways since my Sirius receiver got stolen and I am stuck listening to terrestrial radio. (And, I mean, they can't even use the Sirius receiver! It's just a useless thing with buttons on it to them! Cripes!)Anyway, I heard Rick Derringer's "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" the other day on the radio, and I just really hate that song. And then about two thirds of the ...
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Well, I searched and searched for the perfect cover version of "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" to cap off the week, but when you don't like a song, it's tough to find a version you like. And then I came across this one. I'd put these kids at about 14, and for some reason they're playing Rick Derringer covers in a church. Note how the guitarist to the left of the singer has already mastered the ...
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