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A 1983 recording re-released on CD by Blind Pig with three previously unrelesed tracks. Produced by Rod Piazza, it features Smokey's blistering blues and includes Piazza on harmonica, Hollywood Fats on rhythm guitar and Honey Piazza on piano. Smokey is difficult if not impossible to categorize. Possessor of a powerful voice, he can bellow like Wolf or cry sweetly like B.B. King. Smokey's guitar playing is equally diverse as he romps through the stylings of Elmore James and Jimmy Reed (which Smokey calls "countryfied blues") one song and then polished urban blues the next. He also digs into the soulful side a la Z.Z. Hill and Tyrone Davis, which was extremely popular with the patrons of the Pioneer Club. Smokey's singing and playing bear the influences of these greats, not by impersonation, but by the fact that Smokey is the genuine article.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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5 Dec 2001
Format:Audio CD
This old (1983) recording of Smokey Wilson is very good. I enjoy his later offering as well. This recording also is memorable because of the personal, Rod Piazza on harp, Hollywood Fats on guitar, Larry Taylor on bass. The incendiary guitar of Smokey Wilson lights up the sound and his gruff voice though not the greatest, demonstrates his passion for the blues. The music is infectious blues rock, which I recommend to any blues lover.
Smokey Wilson
25 Oct 2008
Format:Audio CD
Cd is great. A must have for Smokey Wilson and Rod Piazza fans. Seller shipped right away.
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