Bobby "Blue" Bland - Two Steps from the Blues
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Free Music Review: Lead me on
Hit: 5 Stars
In the days when this was known as blues/r&b and before Ray Charles/Aretha/Willson Pickett came with their succes,Bobby Bland was God and this is THE album to listen if you are interested in his legacy.From what I found out,he was one of those singers who were heartbreakers in his time - ladies fainted when he sang and its funny because he wasn't excatly a heart-throb but than again,think about power of Edith Piaf or Ella Fitzgerald,same thing - people are moved to tears no matter what they looked like.Music here is combination of horn-driven ballads and some strong r&b shakers where Bland roars like lion.He was capable of gentleness one moment and best soul scream the very next and guitars are excellent - not for nothing had he worked with B.B.King and Ike Turner just to name a few - this goes at the very top of early r&b with say,Etta James work from same time.Rare bues superstar who actually didnt play any instrument,Bland had only his awesome voice to work with and on this album he was in his prime - every song is a winner,for me particulary "Lead me on" works like combination of gospel and blues.Never really accepted by mainstream audience but known to blues afficionados,Bland is still remembered today and recently Mick Hucknall released a whole album as a tribute to this excellent and unfairly ignored singer.Free Music Review: This Album Made Me Fall in Love with the Blues
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm 40. My dad had this album before I was born. I remember starting to explore the old vinyl as a child and finding this and thinking it was some of the most beautiful, soulful sounds I had ever heard. Unlike most fleeting childhood loves, this one has never changed. Free Music Review: Too any REAL Bobby Bland fan !!!
Hit: 5 Stars
The Sound that Made Bobby Bland famous was not created by Deadric Malone. Deadric Malone is the pseudonym of Duke Records owner Don Robey. Joe Scott created and wrote all the hits for Bland when he was signed to the Duke label. Joe Scott's catalog of music under the Duke label has Robey's Name(Malone) with it. Don Robey was not a muscian and he did not write any of the songs that are listed. In that time it was a common practice for label owners to claim credit for the artist and composer's original compositions. Robey used many pseudonym's to claim partial ownership on his artist song credits. Joe Scott was the in house producer for all of the artist on Duke and Peacock Record labels. Joe Scott also was the band leader for Bobby Bland during the height of his career. Real History!!!Free Music Review: two steps from the blues
Hit: 5 Stars
Forty seven years later,this is a "must add" to my CD collection. It most certainly brought back good some "ol memories". Free Music Review: Early Bobby Blue Bland...a great CD
Hit: 5 Stars
It has been years since I listened to Bobby "Blue" Bland. These are earlier and, to me, more enjoyable recordings of his. His voice has the energy of a younger singer, yet still has the blues and soul that he had throughout his career. In short, buy it--you will enjoy it also.