Product details
- Label Delmark Records
- Artist Magic Sam Blues Band
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1990
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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West Side Soul by Magic Sam Blues Band.
Magic Sam Blues Band delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Magic Sam Blues Band's performance delivers authentic emotional power rooted in blues tradition. The balance between technical skill and expression defines great blues.
Album Story:
"West Side Soul," released in 1967 by the Magic Sam Blues Band on Delmark Records, is a seminal album that captures the raw essence of the Chicago blues scene. This iconic record showcases the stellar guitar work and soulful vocals of Magic Sam, a pioneering figure whose innovative approach infused traditional blues with a fresh, electrifying energy. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Sam blended the classic elements of Delta blues with the vibrant rhythms and harmonies of West Side Chicago, creating a sound that was both sophisticated and deeply emotional. Tracks like "All Your Love" and "I've Been Deceived" demonstrate his masterful use of space and dynamics, allowing each note to resonate with the listener, making the album not just a collection of songs, but a journey through the trials and triumphs of life.
What truly sets "West Side Soul" apart is its authenticity and the connection Magic Sam builds with his audience. His music speaks to the heart, reflecting the struggles and joys of everyday life in a
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. That's All I Need
A2. I Need You So Bad
A3. I Feel So Good (I Wanna Boogie)
A4. All Of Your Love
A5. I Don't Want No Woman
B1. Sweet Home Chicago
B2. I Found A New Love
B3. Every Night And Every Day
B4. Lookin' Good (Instrumental)
B5. My Love Will Never Die
B6. Mama, Mama - Talk To Your Daughter
Credits:
Earnest Johnson - Bass (A2, A4 to B2, B4 to B6)
Mack Thompson - Bass (A1, A3, B3)
Zbigniew Jastrzebski - Design [Cover]
Odie Payne - Drums (A2, A4 to B2, B4 to B6)
Odie Payne III - Drums (A1, A3, B3)
Mighty Joe Young - Guitar
John Bittner - Lacquer Cut By (B1 to B6)
Brian Gardner - Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching ❀] (A1 to A5)
Bill Lindemann - Liner Notes
Jack Bradley - Photography By
Stockholm Slim - Piano
Robert G. Koester - Producer
Stu Black - Recorded By
Magic Sam - Vocals, Guitar
Notes:
Jacket back is blue with a printed barcode in the up right corner.
Label address on back sleeve:
4243 N. Lincoln Chicago IL 60618
"Jacket Made in Canada" in a small black box bottom right on back sleeve
Labels show the label address as:
4121 North Rockwell-Chicago, IL 60618
Runouts are etched except for the Wakefield "tulip" sign.
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: Magic Sam Blues Band
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Delmark Records
Catalog Number: DS-615
Release Year: 1990
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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