My Blues & My Guitar

by Bob Margolin

Overview

Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin really comes into his own with My Blues and My Guitar, his second album for Alligator Records. He still pays homage to his mentor, Muddy Waters, not only through covers but simply through his driving musical style. He blends the familiar ("Rip It Up," "Going Home," "The Same Thing") with unpredictable ("See Me in the Evening," "Drip Drop," "Peace of Mind") in his choice of covers, and he has written a set of originals that are sturdy and memorable. Furthermore, he has loosened up a little bit, bringing some jazzy flourishes to his solos and nuance to his vocals. The result is one of his strongest albums, one that is exciting upon the first listen and rewarding upon repeated plays. ~ Thom Owens

Product Details

Release Date:	09/05/1995
Label:	Alligator Records
UPC:	0014551483526
Rank:	112090

Tracks

1. Moving South
2. Maybe the Hippies Were Right
3. The Same Thing
4. Rip It Up
5. Blues Lover
6. Drip Drop
7. Falling Star
8. The Door Was Open
9. Just a Bad Dream
10. See Me in the Evening
11. Going Home
12. I Can Get Behind That
13. The Last Time
14. Peace of Mind
15. My Old Friend

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bob Margolin   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Jim Brock   Guest Artist,Percussion
Snooky Pryor   Guest Artist,Harmonica,Vocals
Chris Buckholz   Trombone
Chuck Cotton   Drums,Vocal Harmony,Vocals (Background)
David Maxwell   Piano
Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff   Sax (Tenor)
Steve Hunt   Bass
Les Izmore   Sax (Baritone)

Technical Credits

Jay O'Rourke   Mastering
Mark Williams   Engineer
Bruce Iglauer   Mixing,Executive Producer
Willie Dixon   Composer
Dave A. Harris   Assistant Engineer
Robert Preston   Assistant Engineer
David Forte   Cover Design
Tracy Schroeder   Assistant Engineer
John Marascalco   Composer
Hound Dog Taylor   Composer
Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Jerry Leiber   Composer
Bob Margolin   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Robert "Bumps" Blackwell   Composer
Marc Norberg   Photography
Bob Vorel   Liner Notes
Snooky Pryor   Composer
Peter Amft   Photography
Mike Stoller   Composer