Jimmy Dawkins – Transatlantic 770 Label: Excello Released: 1972 Format : [email protected]
Jimmy “Fast Fingers” Dawkins, who died on 10 April aged 76, was a Chicago bluesman known for his guitar playing and his mellow singing voice.
He began playing Chicago's blues clubs in the 1960s, gaining a reputation as an excellent sideman and playing with such notable artists as Otis Rush and Buddy Guy.
Dawkins was born in Mississippi; an only child, he taught himself to play guitar before moving to Chicago in the 1950s. He recorded his first album on the Delmark label in 1969.
The album boosted Dawkins' reputation, particularly in Europe and Japan, where he toured frequently. He also was a frequent contributor to Living Blues magazine.
Tracklist Side 1 01. Things I Used To Do - 3:04 02. Make My Way In This World - 4:29 03. Think Twice Before You Speak - 3:19 04. Woodland - 3:43 05. The Mighty Hawk - 4:53
Side 2 01. All For Business - 5:37 02. High Cost Of Living - 2:31 03. Stoned Dead - 4:16 04. Love And Understanding - 4:31 05. No More Trouble - 3:17
Guest Appearances » Bob Brunning, Rosa Dotson, Billy Graham, Reg(gie) Isadore/Isidore, Joe (Joseph E.) Jammer (Wright), Joe (Joseph E.) Jammer (Wright), Chris Mercer, Cecil Moss, Olympic Runners, Dick Parry, Velma Smith, Tone (Tony) Stevens, Mike Vernon, Mike Vernon, A.G. (Bubbles) White, Novelle Williams, Pete Wingfield, Pete Wingfield
Recorded at Olympic Studios, Barnes, London
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