We found out why he was called Pinetop from his first solo session at Sun in 1953 and we ended our celebration of him with "Grindin' Man" from his final project with Willie Big Eye Smith that won him a Grammy less than a month ago. There's a great story that may just be urban legend (though I hope not): he came to London a couple of years ago for a club gig then everyone adjourned back to the hotel including some very attractive blonde ladies. Spying a piano in the hotel foyer Pinetop decided too play and tell some stories from his long career. The night porter wasn't amused but turned a blind eye to the revelry in the early hours. The really cool thing is that Pinetop (age 95) kept going as the stragglers had to give into tiredness. I've never seen a photo of Pinetop without a hat or a huge smile.
The rest of the fare on offer was none to shabby either: new album from Tracy Nelson (due in the shops 19th April), and returns to new projects by Rory Block and Marcia Ball. The distaff side of blues in 2011 is still strong. Last weeks link ended with Elmore James, how we got from there to Albert Collins is revealed over on "BluesChain.BlogSpot.Com". Gospel came from Albertina Walker and the Caravans in superb fashion and the two hours was over and done all too soon. Until we can get another couple hours next Sunday at ten, take care of yourselves and take care of those that take care of you
| Track | Artist | Album / Track |
|---|---|---|
| Can't Stop Lovin' | George Thorogood | [1] Heritage: Who Do You Love – George Thorogood |
| Feel Good Doin' Bad | Lonnie BrooksLong John HunterPhillip Walker | [5] Lone Star Shootout - Lonnie BrooksLong John HunterPhillip Walker |
| I'm Ready | Muddy Waters | [1] I'm Ready - Muddy Waters |
| Feel Like Messin' Up | James Harman | [6] Mo' Na'kins Please! - James Harman |
| Mean Old Frisco | Blues Band, The | [1] Scratchin' On My Screen : Acoustic Blues Music - Blues Band, The |
| Mystery Train | Little Junior Parker (As Little Junior’s Blue Flames) | [12] Let Me Tell You About The Blues: Memphis - Various Artists |
| I've Got Ford Movements In My Hips | Cleo Gibson | [13] Territory Singers - Vol2 : 1928-1930 - Various Artists |
| You're So Fine | Snooks Eaglin | [5] Out Of Nowhere - Snooks Eaglin |
| Kindhearted Woman Blues | Bob MargolinPinetop Perkins | [8] Hellhound On My Trail - Various Artists |
| Meet You At The Chicken Shack | Lightnin' Hopkins | [5] His Blues - Lightnin' Hopkins |
| Walkin' | David Gogo | [6] Skeleton Key - David Gogo |
| How Could You Do It | Henry Gray | [14] Louisiana Swamp Stomp - Various Artists |
| Little Red Rooster | Rolling Stones, The | [7] Rolled Gold Plus: Very Best Of The Rolling Stones - Rolling Stones, The |
| Have Mercy Miss Percy | Long Tall Marvin | [7] Gaz's Rockin' Blues - Various Artists |
| Woke Up This Morning | Rory Block | [11] Shake 'Em On Down: A Tribute To Mississippi Fred McDowell - Rory Block |
| Fine And Mellow | Eva Cassidy | [4] Live At Blues Alley - Eva Cassidy |
| I'm Willing | Caravans Feat. Inez Andrews And Albertina Walker | [12] Rough Guide To .. Gospel - Various Artists |
| Victim Of The Blues | Tracy Nelson | [1] Victim Of The Blues - Tracy Nelson |
| We Fell Hard | Marcia Ball | [4] Roadside Attractions - Marcia Ball |
| Pinetop's Boogie Woogie | Pinetop Perkins | [8] Let Me Tell You About The Blues: Memphis - Various Artists |
| Grindin' Man | Pinetop Perkins & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith | [12] Joined At The Hip - Pinetop Perkins & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith |
| Fake I.D. | Albert Collins | [3] Blues Guitar Box - Various Artists |
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