The Sonet Blues Story: 1971

Performer: Snooks Eaglin
Producer: Quint Davis; Quint Davis; Sam Charters (Reissue)
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Personnel: Snooks Eaglin (vocals, guitar); Snooks Eaglin. Audio Remasterer: Claes Persson. Liner Note Author: Samuel Charters. Recording information: New Orleans, LA (1971). Photographer: Samuel Charters. Recorded live in Snooks Eaglin's hometown of New Orleans, this 1971 concert presents the lauded blues singer/guitarist performing a typically eclectic acoustic set. Tracks range from the quirky "Boogie Children" to the laid-back "Funky Malaguena" to the ironically sunny "I Get the Blues When It Rains," with Eaglin's emotive voice and subtle six-string playing faring wonderfully in the solo spotlight. For those unfamiliar with this somewhat obscure artist, this is an excellent introduction. This 1971 date by New Orleans guitarist Snooks Eaglin was recorded in the Crescent City and produced -- insofar as such a thing exists on a solo date like this -- by Samuel Charters, who has written new liner notes for the Sonet Blues Story series -- he produced the entire range of blues sessions for the European label in the early '70s. These 15 cuts capture Eaglin and his considerably understated and under-appreciated artistry -- Eaglin was a guitarist's guitarist and could play jazz, blues, rhythm & blues, and soul with equal acumen. The high points here are his originals such as "Who's Lovin You Tonight," "&Funky Malaguena" and "That Same Old Train." However, his covers, especially of Phil Spector's and Doc Pomus' "Young Boy Blues," and Charles E. Calhoun's "Shake, Rattle and Roll," are also high points -- the latter of which is one of two bonus cuts included here. Sound is spectacular, and remastered in 24-bit sound. Eaglin's soulful voice is every bit as attractive and compelling as his guitar playing. One listen to "Little Girl of Mine," or Sam Cooke's "Win Your Love for Me," (another bonus track) is enough to make any blues fan sit up and take notice. This is one of the brightest volumes in the Sonet Blues Story series. ~ Thom Jurek

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