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Bill Rhoades, Alan Hager
Runnin & Ramblin
Genres: Blues, Pop

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Just Keep Loving Her - Bill Rhoades, Little Walter
2. Worry Blues - Bill Rhoades, Dickson, Tom
3. Elevator Woman - Bill Rhoades, Williamson, Sonny B
4. I'll Show You How - Bill Rhoades, Hager, Alan
5. Blue Collar Worker - Bill Rhoades, Rhoades, William L.
6. Runnin' & Ramblin' - Bill Rhoades, Hager, Alan
7. John Henry - Bill Rhoades, Traditional
8. Lord, Oh Lord Blues - Bill Rhoades, Williamson, Sonny B
9. Love Her With a Feeling - Bill Rhoades, Whittaker, Hudson
10. The Sweeper - Bill Rhoades, Rhoades, William L.
11. Shake 'Em on Down - Bill Rhoades, White, Bukka
12. Blitz Thunder Rag - Bill Rhoades, Hager, Alan
13. Drunk - Bill Rhoades, Liggins, Jimmy
14. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean - Bill Rhoades, Jefferson, Blind Le

CD Details

All Artists: Bill Rhoades, Alan Hager
Title: Runnin & Ramblin
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Burnside
Original Release Date: 9/15/1998
Release Date: 9/15/1998
Genres: Blues, Pop
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 008781003029

Synopsis

Album Description

"This is the old-time acoustic blues played unaugmented, stripped down to the bare basics, not plugged in at all, just a couple of guys (two tracks add a third person) sitting around playing for the love of this music. They put down some good versions of some old tunes and sure do play on this most aptly named disc ... two friends showing their love for the blues." -- Bob Gottlieb

CD Reviews

Traditional Blues At Its Finest

Loren Cooper | USA | 12/06/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're any kind of fan of traditional Blues, this disk is a must have. The elemental, streamlined sound of nothing more than two men, one guitar and one harmonica is perhaps best described as minimalist Blues. Alan Hager is unbelievable in his control of the guitar, Bill Rhoades' skill with the harmonica is well-known and well-justified, and both artists provide complementary vocals. If the artists of the 20's and 30's "colored labels" were to come forward and record on cd, this is how they would sound. The final cut on the album is what CCR's "Graveyard Train" would sound like if it died and went to heaven. Worth the money at twice the price."

A Very Nice Recording Of Acoustic Blues

peter krampert | eharmonica.net | 12/07/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD of acoustic Blues featuring guitarist Alan Hager and Harmonica player Bill Rhoades is a definite must-have for any fan of older Blues styles. The duo has obviously spent quite of bit of their time making a serious study of the older Bluesmen. In fact, this recording, besides offering several original compositions by the pair, also features songs by Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Tampa Red, furry Lewis, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Bukka White.The sound is comfortable, like something you'd hear two old friends playing on the porch on a warm summer night. I have a fondness for acoustic Blues and this pair shows an awful lot of promise. I hope they release a lot more music in the future."