Product details
- Label Riverside Records
- Artist Odetta
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2023
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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Odetta And The Blues by Odetta.
Odetta delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Odetta's performance delivers authentic emotional power rooted in blues tradition. The balance between technical skill and expression defines great blues.
Album Story:
"Odetta And The Blues," released in 1963 on Riverside Records, stands as a remarkable testament to the soul-stirring power of folk and blues music. Odetta, often dubbed the "voice of the civil rights movement," imbues each track with an emotional depth that transcends mere performance. This album is unique not only for its historic context but also for Odetta’s unparalleled ability to fuse traditional folk with the raw essence of the blues, creating an auditory experience that is both haunting and uplifting. As she commands attention with her rich, resonant voice, listeners are drawn into a world where each note echoes the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit.
The album features a selection of songs that pay homage to blues legends while also highlighting Odetta’s profound storytelling. From the powerful, heart-wrenching rendition of "Take This Hammer" to the soulful sweetness of "Midnight Special," every track feels like a journey through a landscape of longing and hope.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Hard, Oh Lord
A2. Believe I'll Go
A3. Oh, Papa
A4. How Long Blues
A5. Hogan's Alley
A6. Leavin' This Mornin'
B1. Oh, My Babe
B2. Yonder Come The Blues
B3. Make Me A Pallet On The Floor
B4. Weeping Willow Blues
B5. Go Down Sunshine
B6. Nobody Knows When You're Down And Out
Credits:
Ahmed Abdul-Malik - Bass
Herb Hall - Clarinet
Ken Deardoff - Design
Shep Shepherd - Drums
Ray Fowler - Engineer [Recording]
Ryan Smith (2) - Lacquer Cut By
Ed Michel - Liner Notes
Chuck Stewart - Photography By [Back Liner]
Dick Wellstood - Piano
Orrin Keepnews - Producer
Vic Dickenson - Trombone
Buck Clayton - Trumpet
Odetta - Vocals
Notes:
VMP, Classics Record of the Month April 2023
Includes an obi strip and listening notes booklet
Foil stamped
Hype Sticker:
-(AAA) Lacquers Cut From the Original Master Tapes by Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound
-Pressed on 180g Black Vinyl
-Exclusive Listening Notes Booklet by Susannah Young
Rear jacket:
℗2023 & ©1962 Craft Recordings, a Concord company. 10 Lea Avenue, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37210
All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Made in the Czech Republic.
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: Odetta
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Riverside Records
Catalog Number: CR00585
Release Year: 2023
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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