J.B.Lenoir Alabama Blues

180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl! Pressed at Pallas in Germany!
In the early 1940s, Lenoir worked with the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson and Elmore James and was also influenced by Arthur Crudup and Lightnin' Hopkins.
During the early 1960s, Lenoir struggled to work professionally. He was rediscovered by Willie Dixon and recorded with drummer Fred Below on this 1965 album which was inspired by the Civil Rights and Free Speech movements.
J.B. Lenoir is one of the most outstanding blues musicians of all time. His LP "Alabama Blues" is the first recording of a blues poet who takes a very critical look at the social and political situation of blacks living in the USA in 1965. This musical document was created long before the black community was proud of its heritage – its roots. Jimi Hendrix was the first artist to confirm that J.B. Lenoir's work, preserved on this album, was an essential part of his self-liberation and self-discovery. Although the Library of Congress in Washington included this LP in its archive as part of American music history, comparable.B to Duke Ellington's "Black, Brown and Beige Suite", it was never released in the USA and was also difficult to obtain in Europe. "Alabama Blues" therefore became one of the most sought-after collector's items. Pure Pleasure Records is delighted and proud to re-release this blues masterpiece.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Limited Edition
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• Audiophile Re-mastering

Musicians:

• J.B. Lenoir, vocal, acoustic guitar
• Freddie Below, drums (2,4,6,8,12)

Selections:

Side A
1. Alabama Blues
2. The Mojo Boogie
3. God's Word
4. The Whale Has Swallowed Me
5. Move This Rope
6. I Feel So Good
Side B
1. Alabama March
2. Talk To Your Daughter
3. Mississippi Road
4. Good Advice
5. Vietnam
6. I Want To Go