James Cotton
1976
Electric Ladyland Studios
San Francisco, CA
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1. Back at the Chicken Shack
2. Off the Wall
3. Rocket 88
4. Don’t start me to Talkin’
5. Georgia Swing
6. One more Mile
7. Got my Mojo Working
8. How long can a fool go wrong
9. Blow Wind Blow
10. Mean Old World
11. I Don’t know
12. Boogie Thang
13. Stormy Monday
14. Fever
James Cotton- Vocals, harp
Matt “Guitar” Murphy- Lead Guitar
Charles Candies- Bass
Ken Johnson- Drums
Little Boa- Tenor Sax
Wonderful, bluesy set by one of the better harp players in blues. James’ gravelly
vocals add a smoky, bar room feeling to this set. Of particular note are
the blues standards “Don’t Start Me to Talking,” “Stormy Monday” and “Fever.”
Although the Bass and drums provide a deep backbeat, the lead guitar of Matt
“Guitar” Murphy will amaze you. Exceptional recording for the time, there
is a faint tape hiss, but do not let that hold you back. If you are a fan
of the blues, give this a listen.
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