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Lazy Lester Im A Lover Not A Fighter
Label: Ace Records
Recorded :1956-1964
Released : 2004
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Lazy Lester is, without doubt, one of the great blues harpists, whose somewhat lethargic style is distinctive and unique. I'm a Lover Not a Fighter acts as something of a tribute to the Louisiana blues scene of the 1960s, and reflects the growing interest in Louisiana blues that Lester's recordings have initiated. Containing such swamp blues classics as "I Hear You Knockin" and the inimitable title track, this release sees Lester in fine form, ably backed by some of the best musicians in Louisiana. Indeed, although showing further signs of the artist's creative renaissance will appeal to devotees, this disc also acts as a perfect introduction to the artist's work, and to both groups, this disc comes highly recommended. ~ Thomas Ward, All Music Guide
Tracklist :
01. I'm A Lover Not A Fighter (2:29)
02. Sugar Coated Love (2:42)
03. Lester's Stomp (1:50)
04. I Told My Little Woman (2:49)
05. Tell Me Pretty Baby (2:18 )
06. Whoa Now (2:05)
07. I Hear You Knockin' (2:10)
08. Through The Goodness Of My Heart (2:08 )
09. I Love You, I Need You (2:20)
10. Late, Late In The Evening (1:55)
11. A Real Combination For Love (2:31)
12. Bloodstains On The Wall (2:21)
13. You Got Me Where You Want Me (3:01)
14. I'm So Tired (2:25)
15. Patrol Blues (2:37)
16. I'm So Glad (2:49)
17. Sad City Blues (2:14)
18. If You Think I've Lost You (2:15)
19. I Made Up My Mind (2:16)
20. Lonesome Highway Blues (3:10)
21. You're Gonna Ruin Me Baby (2:35)
22. The Same Thing Could Happen To You (2:11)
23. Take Me In Your Arms (2:58 )
24. You Better Listen To What I Said (2:23)
Personnel :
Lazy Lester - vocal, harmonica
Guitar Gable – guitar [tracks 1-5]
Al Foreman – guitar [track 1, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22-24]
Bobby McBride – bass [guitar –track 18]
Jockey Etienne – drums [track 1, 3-5,14,-16]
Pee Wee Trahan - guitar, [track 2, 8, 10]
Warren Storm – drums [track 2, 7]
'Blue Charlie' Morris – guitar [track 6]
Sammy Drake - cardboard box [track 6, 10]
Tony Perreau – guitar [track 7, poss track 8, 16]
Emile Joseph – bass[track 7, 13, 17]
Henry Clement – drums [track 8, 13,18]
Katie Webster – organ [track 9, 11] piano [track 13-17]
Rufus Thibodeaux - bass,[track 11, 22]
Unknown – guitar [track 12]
U J Meaux – bass [track 12]
Merton Thibodeaux – piano [track 12]
Tal Miller – piano [track 14,15]
Lionel Torrence - tenor sax [track 16, 17]
Carol Fran – piano [track 17]
Leroy Washington – guitar [track 17]
Rufus Thibodeaux – bass [track 18, 23, 24]
Sylvester Buckley – harmonica [track 19, 20]
Isaiah Chatman – guitar [track 19, 20]
Sammy Hogan – drums [track 19, 21]
Hank Redlich – guitar [track 22]
Rufus Thobodeaux – bass [track 22]
Elton Thibodeaux – drums [track 22]
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