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Release Date: 25 April 2025
Label: Blues Joint
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436563186233
Genres: Blues
Description
THE COMPLETE ALBUM + 4 BONUS TRACKS - 180 GRAM VINYL - LIMITED EDITION.
The great Freddy King (aka Freddie King) was a forceful presence and formidable figure in two of the most prominent blues scenes of Texas and Chicago. Revered by his fans and respected by his peers, King was an innovative instrumentalist and an underrated singer. He moved beyond blues, R&B and soul to make commercial inroads into funk. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him the 15th greatest guitarist of all time. Presented here is his magnificent debut album, Freddy King Sings, originally released by the King label in 1961.
FREDDY KING - vocals and lead guitar
GENE REDD & CLIFFORD SCOTT - saxophones
FRED JORDAN - guitar
SONNY THOMPSON - piano
BILL WILLIS - bass guitar
PHILIP PAUL - drums
Recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio, between August 26, 1960, and July 25, 1961.
BONUS TRACKS: 'Come On' / 'Texas Oil' / 'Sittin' On The Boat Dock' / 'Hide Away'
Recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in January 1962.
Tracklisting
Blind Gary Davis
John Lee Hooker
Snooks Eaglin
Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
Freddy King
Junior Wells
Sonny Boy Williamson
Little Walter
Freddy King
Various Artists
Freddy King
Freddy King
Freddy King
