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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