Monday 7 November 2011

STAR BLUES on 6th November 2011 at 22:00

They did try to warn me, I didn't listen. The political correctness police got wind of Bullmoose Jackson being on last night's STAR BLUES. They in turn triggered a stern warning from those jolly nice efficient chaps that do Health and Safety for us. Their concern was about the overnight team and how they would cope with the expected flood of complaint calls, texts and emails.Not enough First aiders to minister to those of a nervous disposition apparently.

As it turned out I think I got away with it and none of the H&S clipboards exploded because Mr. Jackson's observation that "Big Fat Mama's Are Back in Style" shocked no-one in our audience who all knew they've never been out of favour.  Other sizes and shapes are available and just as stylish.

We had a unique opportunity  to squeeze our large frame of music into a size zero show with an unexpectedly generous amount of needle time too. Good job we had a clutch of new projects from Catfish Keith, Hans Theesink, Drink Small, Mighty Mo Rodgers and Fiona Boyes - with a retrospective of Barbara Lynn's 60's singles, another rarity from Jo Ann Kelly and a reissue with bonus tracks of Etta James; 'Losers Weepers'. There was time to play A and B sides from Barbara and Etta, with Ms. James making it as far as 'You Me and 1001 Blues'. Her candid autobiography 'Rage to Survive' tells how these LA sessions should have led to a renewed period of success for her and how her good fortune actually pushed her further to addiction.

Hans Theesink's been asked to score a new German film based on the 1911 British play 'Everyman'. This thought provoking disc isn't easy listening and it mixes in much more than blues to a tale of judgement and redemption. He starts the album with a version of Tom Waits' 'Down in the Hole' prerviouslyheard in several different versions as theme to "The Wire". His sublime voice understates the message but hits the mark. Our gospel spot looks ahead to Remembrance Day this Friday and notes how hard it is to buy a poppy - even if we don't believe I think its important we shouldn't forget and to show that our thoughts and prayers are with our young men and women we've sent to difficult and dangerous places to do difficult and dangerous things. Robert Ward's 'Comfort Table' put it better than me.

Hans does a version of Memphis Slim's 'Mother Earth' so I put the original into the show as the piano feature. Slim's 'Nobody Loves Me' became 'Everyday I have The Blues' for B B King in November 1964 for his Live at the Regal classic album. he closed our show. Until we can get together again take care of yourselves and take care of those that take care of you. 


Eighteen Year Old Girl
J. B. Hutto & The New Hawks
12
Box Of Blues
Various Artists
Rounder
Time And Time Again
Long John Hunter
1
Swinging From The Rafters
Long John Hunter
Alligator
Why You Hurt Me So Bad
Vance Kelly
9
Jimmy Dawkins Presents: The Leric Story
Various Artists
DELMARK
St. Louis Blues
Isley Brothers, The
2
Shout! The Definitive Edition
Isley Brothers, The
Hoodoo Records
Walkin' With Mr Lee
Lee Allen & His Band
12
The Very Best Of Burlesque
Various Artists
Not Now Music
Cadillac Man
Jesters, The
12
It Came From Memphis
Various Artists
MANTERA
Cadillac Jack Says 'Bring The Fishtail Back'
Mighty Mo Rodgers
1
Cadillac Jack
Mighty Mo Rodgers
TIN DRUM MUSIC
Losers Weepers
Etta James
15
The Best Of Etta James
Etta James
SPECTRUM
Weepers
Etta James
6
Losers Weepers With Bonus Trucks
Etta James
Kent
On A Monday
Catfish Keith
1
Put On A Buzz
Catfish Keith
FISH TAIL
Walkin' The Dog
Jo Ann Kelly
19
Key To The Highway
Jo Ann Kelly
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd
I Cant Turn Back
Jackson Sloan
1
3 For The Floor
Jackson Sloan
SHELLAC
Big Fat Mamas Are Back In Style
Bull Moose Jackson & His Buffalo Bearcats
21
The Very Best Of Burlesque
Various Artists
Not Now Music
Time For My Lovin' To Be Done
Eddie Kirkland
6
Battle Of Hastings Street
Various Artists
ACE
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
Bessie Smith
6
Roots Of Rock
Various Artists
ACROBAT
Way Down In The Hole
Hans Theessink
1
Jedermann Remixed - The Soundtrack
Hans Theessink
BLUE GROOVE
The Comfort Table
Robert Ward
15
Fear No Evil
Robert Ward
SILVERTONE
Jesus Gave Me Water
Soul Stirrers, The
9
The Sound Of The City - Chicago
Various Artists
Emi Records Ltd
Greenback
Drink Small
9
Hallelujah Boogaloo
Drink Small
MUSIC MAKER
Gonna Leave This Town
Professor Longhair
7
House Party New Orleans Style (Lost Sessions 1971-72)
Professor Longhair
Rounder Records
Dr Jive Jives
Buddy Johnson And His Orchestra
9
The Very Best Of Burlesque
Various Artists
Not Now Music
Satellite Baby
Roosevelt Sykes
15
The Very Best Of Burlesque
Various Artists
Not Now Music
Mother Earth
Memphis Slim
25
Theme Time Radio Hour
Various Artists
ACE
High Time
Fiona Boyes
5
Blues For Hard Times
Fiona Boyes
Vizztone
Watch The One (That Brings The Bad News)
Barbara Lynn
5
A Good Woman
Barbara Lynn
Kent
6. Club A Go-Go
Barbara Lynn
6
A Good Woman
Barbara Lynn
Kent
Keep Holdin' On Baby
Sandy Mack
4
Leaflets Vol 2
Various Artists
BLUES LEAF
You Were A Long Time Coming
Nappy Brown
2
Long Time Coming
Nappy Brown
BLIND PIG RECORDS
Everyday I Have The Blues
B. B. King
1
Blues Tunes
Various Artists
HIT


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