Details

• Limited Edition Yellow Vinyl
• B.T.R.C. April Motown Record of the Month 2025
• Release Date:2/28/2025

1964 - 2ND STUDIO ALBUM - BIG CITY BLUES

FEATURES BLUES CLASSICS - "BACKDOOR MAN", "NO MONEY DOWN" and "I'm A MAN"OUT OF PRINT ON VINYL UNTIL NOWYELLOW VINYL, 12 INCH

John Hammond's Big City Blues is a soulful and gritty blues album that showcases his raw vocal power and masterful guitar work. Released in 1964, it features a mix of classic blues covers and traditional standards, paying homage to the Delta and Chicago blues styles. With stripped-down arrangements and Hammonds passionate delivery, the album captures the essence of urban blues, blending storytelling with deep emotional intensity. Its a timeless record that highlights Hammonds ability to channel the spirit of blues legends while adding his unique touch to the genre.

Tracks:

1 I'm Ready
2 My Starter Won't Start
3 Barbecue Blues
4 I'm a Man
5 Barrelhouse Woman Blues
6 Midnight Hour Blues
7 Backdoor Man
8 I Live the Life I Love
9 No Money Down
10 My Babe
11 When You Got a Good Friend
12 Baby, Won't You Tell Me