The Big Blues

by Albert King

Overview

Possessing a fluid, versatile guitar style and a smoky, understated voice, Albert King was a major influence on Stevie Ray Vaughn. (Vaughn readily acknowledged King's influence on him and often praised the elder's immense talent.) By the time of THE BIG BLUES, King had long perfected his sound after years of touring. On "Let's Have A Natural Ball," and "I Get Evil," King's voice is as expressive as any blues singer of his time, including Muddy Waters or Jimmy Reed (he backed the latter on a number of recordings). King is remembered by many for his dabbling in the psychedelic sounds of the late 1960s, which set him apart from the more conservative blues players of the time. However, On 1962's THE BIG BLUES King was already showing an interest in exploring many genres of popular music. On the rumba-flavored instrumental "This Morning" he gets very close to a full-out surf guitar style, while one listen to the intro of "I Walked All Night Long" will reveal his subsequent influence on Stevie Ray.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/29/2008
Label:	Gusto Records
UPC:	0792014085622
Rank:	111764

Tracks

1. Let's Have a Natural Ball
2. What Can I Do To Change Your Mind?
3. I Get Evil
4. Had You Told It Like It Was (It Wouldn't Be Like This)
5. This Morning
6. I Walked All Night Long
7. Don't Trow Your Love On Me So Strong
8. Travelin' to California
9. I've Made Nights By Myself
10. This Funny Feeling
11. Ooh-ee Baby
12. Dyna Flow

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Albert King   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar

Technical Credits

Hal Neely   Liner Notes
Sonny Thompson   Composer
Albert King   Composer
Rudy Toombs   Composer