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Love Me Papa
Luther Allison
Love Me Papa
Genres: Blues, Pop
 
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Allison was a major star in blues America when he was cut down by lung cancer and brain tumors in August 1997. But for a long time before celebrity caught up with him, the exciting guitarist was far better-known in Europe ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Luther Allison
Title: Love Me Papa
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Evidence
Release Date: 10/1/1992
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Chicago Blues, Contemporary Blues, Electric Blues, Modern Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 730182601527, 3448961052428

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Allison was a major star in blues America when he was cut down by lung cancer and brain tumors in August 1997. But for a long time before celebrity caught up with him, the exciting guitarist was far better-known in Europe than in this United States. This French session dates from 1977, when the 38-year-old Chicago bluesman first earned standing ovations from European crowds and began contemplating his eventual move to Paris. Unlike his high-energy recordings in the '90s, Allison is in a relaxed mood throughout the program here, modulating his pointed expressions of heartbreak on blues standards (Little Walter's "Last Night" and Big Bill Broonzy's "Key to the Highway," to name two) and on originals (the title track and "It's Too Late"). Three tracks, all good, are added for CD reissue. On this memorable session, pianist-organist Sid Wingfield and a rhythm section capably back up the main man. --Frank-John Hadley

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CD Reviews

BLUES MAESTRO
Tadeusz Ruszczykowski | Warszawa, Poland | 05/28/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"It was recorded on December 13, 1977 and edited on French label Black&Blue 33.524. Luther was in great form after his succesfully shows at the Montreaux Festival. This was his beginning in Europe - where he stayed for most succesful period in his life. All titles are perfect examples of Luther's voice and guitar - just masterpieces. Listen this record carefully - pay special attention to the "LOVE ME PAPA", "IT'S TOO LATE" and "LAST NIGHT". You will be satisfied. Than listen his first recordings from 1969 on Delmark. They are also great."
GOOD OLE BLUES
Howard Teitel | nyc | 11/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"RECORDED IN 1973 AND PUT OUT BY EVIDENCE IN 1992,SHOWS LOVE GREAT LOVE OF THE BLUES PLAYED BY LUTHER. CD CONTAINS MOSTLY COVERS LIKE "GOING DOWN" TO "KEY TO THE HIGHWAY. CD CONTAINS A GREAT INSTRUMENTAL CALLED "LUTHERS BOOGIE",QUALITY OF THE CD SOUNDS GREAT."