Product details
- Label Pearl Records (5)
- Artist Robert Nighthawk
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2016
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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Bricks In My Pillow by Robert Nighthawk.
Robert Nighthawk delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Robert Nighthawk's performance delivers authentic emotional power rooted in blues tradition. The balance between technical skill and expression defines great blues.
Album Story:
"Bricks In My Pillow" by Robert Nighthawk is a mesmerizing journey through the heart of blues that captures the raw and authentic essence of the genre. Released under Pearl Records, this album stands out for its deft blend of traditional Delta blues with the emotional depth that only Nighthawk could deliver. The title track, a haunting narrative of love and longing, showcases his masterful slide guitar techniques and deep, soulful vocals that resonate with heartache and resilience. Unlike many contemporary blues albums, "Bricks In My Pillow" ventures into the territory of personal storytelling, creating an intimate connection between the artist and the listener that feels both timeless and immediate.
What makes this album truly unique is not just its lyrical content but the sheer craftsmanship that went into each track. Nighthawk’s ability to weave intricate guitar work with his gravelly voice results in an auditory experience that lingers long after the record stops spinning. Pearl Records, known for its commitment to quality and authenticity, has beautifully produced this album
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Crying Won't Help You
A2. Take It Easy Baby
A3. Seventy-Four
A4. Maggie Campbell
A5. The Moon Is Rising
A6. Nighthawk Boogie
B1. Kansas City
B2. You Missed A Good Man
B3. Bricks In My Pillow
B4. U / S Boogie
B5. Feel So Bad
B6. Maggie Campbell
Credits:
Ransom Knowling - Bass
Jim O'Neal - Compiled By
Frank Scott (3) - Cover, Photography By
Bob McCamant - Design [Album]
Unknown Artist - Drums (A3 to A5, B2 to B4, B6)
Armand "Jump" Jackson - Drums [Prob.] (A1, A2, A6, B1, B5)
Unknown Artist - Guitar [Second] (A4, B4)
John Bittner - Mastered By [Metal Work]
Bob Call - Piano (A3 to A5, B2 to B4, B6)
Roosevelt Sykes - Piano [Either] (A1, A2, A6, B1, B5)
Bob Call - Piano [Or] (A1, A2, A6, B1, B5)
Robert G. Koester - Producer [Album]
Bill Putnam - Recorded By
Jim O'Neal - Sleeve Notes
Leonard Allen - Supervised By, Producer [Original Production]
Lewis Simpkins - Supervised By, Producer [Original Production]
Robert Nighthawk - Vocals, Guitar
Robert McCollum - Written-By
Notes:
A1, A2, A6, B1, B5 recorded 7-12-51
A3 to A5, B2 to B4, B6 recorded 10-25-52
Different labels and Delmark Records address than [r4942958]
Delmark Records, 4121 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60618
Sound Quality:
Raw, immediate energy with perfect balance – warm guitar tone, powerful vocals, solid rhythm. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Robert Nighthawk
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Pearl Records (5)
Catalog Number: PL-11
Release Year: 2016
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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