James "Thunderbird" Davis
OOP Album Check Out Time
Black Top Label
1989
From the All Music Guide:
Thought by many to be deceased, singer James Davis returned from musical
invisibility to make this sparkling comeback set for Black Top. His hearty
pipes sounding anything but over-the-hill, Davis roared a combination of
his own fine tunes and remakes of songs first done by Bobby Bland, James
Carr, and Wynonie Harris in front of a terrific combo (guitarists Anson Funderburgh
and Clarence Hollimon, saxist Grady Gaines). A revival of his own slow blues
"Your Turn to Cry" recalled Davis's early-'60s glory days.
James Davis went out the way entertainers often dream of. While performing
at the Blues Saloon in St. Paul, MN, he suffered a fatal heart attack in
mid-set and died on-stage. The tragic event ended a comeback bid that warmed
the heart of blues aficionados; Davis' whereabouts were so unknown prior
to his triumphant re-emergence that he was rumored to be dead.
1. I'm Ready Now 3:44
2. You Did Me Wrong 3:04
3. Hello Sundown 3:59
4. Check-Out Time 4:11
5. What Else Is There To Do?
3:25
6. If I Had My Life To Live Over
1:58
7. It's Your Turn To Cry 2:56
8. Come By Here 3:00
9. I Should've Known Better 3:54
10. A Case Of Love 3:43
11. Bloodshot Eyes 3:11
12. Dark End Of The Street 3:58
Credits:
James "Thunderbird" Davis - Vocals
Anson Funderburgh - Guitar
Grady Gaines - Sax (Tenor)
Jeff Hannusch - Liner Notes
Clarence Hollimon - Guitar
Kaz Kazanoff- Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)
Earl King - Guitar
Lloyd Lambert - Bass (Electric), Bass (Upright)
David Lee - Drums
Ron Levy - Organ, Piano
Mr. Excello - Sax (Tenor)
George Porter, Jr. - Bass
Saxy Boy - Sax (Tenor)
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