Here's Ry Cooder with the Blind Blake classic in an outtake from the Rockpallast show recorded at the Markhalle, Hamburg in 1977. Ry (typically) wasn't at all pleased with the sound for that show and gives vent in the lead up to this clip. (I've edited out the expletives for family viewing.) The lighting wasn't up to much, either - and don't mention the spelling. But the boy sure can play... For the benefit of Mr Dik and his cronies, this was another attic find. Let's hope I find some more... I believe Alimony, He'll Have To Go, Mexican Divorce, Crow Black Chicken and Smack Dab In The Middle were also edited out of the broadcast show. If anyone has any of these could they please let me know. www.rycooderstuff.co.ukあぁ、
Jimmy Witherspoon, vocal応援ポチっ頼んます。だあけみ
Gildo Mahones, piano
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Eddie Kahn, bass
Roy Haynes, drums
Blue Spoon was one of Witherspoon's jazzier sessions, still retaining his characteristic jazz-blues blend, but lighter on the soul, pop, and shouting R&B elements of some of his other releases. The jazzy flavor was guaranteed by his backup quartet of Kenny Burrell on guitar, Eddie Kahn on bass, Gildo Mahones on piano, and Roy Haynes on drums. Dominated by ballads, it's on the mellow side, with a pleasant yet unadventurous selection of covers. These include Cecil Gant's "I Wonder," "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out","It's All in the Game," and "Baby Please Don't Go" (here retitled "Back to New Orleans," with the writing credits given to Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry). Kenny Burrell contributed one composition, "Blues in the Morning."