Texas Cannonball
Texas Cannonball is a studio album by the American blues musician Freddie King, released in 1972 by Shelter Records.[5][6]
| Texas Cannonball | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | February 2 - 27, 1972 | |||
| Genre | Blues, Texas blues | |||
| Length | 36:31 | |||
| Label | Shelter | |||
| Producer | Denny Cordell | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide |  [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [4] |
The first five songs were recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee; the other five at Skyhill Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Artwork
This cover art is playing the guitar as Freddie King rises to the ground, and armadillos are popping out. These armadillos are symbolized by the anti-cultural mascots of Texas created by artist Jim Franklin.
Critical reception
Reviewing a 1991 reissue of Texas Cannonball, The Commercial Appeal called the album "a masterpiece," writing that it is "full of dashing solos and some of [King's] finest vocals since his heyday in the late '50s and early '60s."[7] In 2007, the Houston Chronicle listed it among the 75 essential Texas blues albums.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lowdown in Lodi" | John Fogerty | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Reconsider Baby" | Lowell Fulson | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Big Leg Woman (With a Short Short Mini Skirt)" | Israel Tolbert | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Me and My Guitar" | Chuck Blackwell, Leon Russell | 4:02 |
| 5. | "I'd Rather Be Blind" | Russell | 3:45 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can't Trust Your Neighbor" | Isaac Hayes, David Porter | 3:54 |
| 2. | "You Was Wrong" | Freddie King | 3:45 |
| 3. | "How Many More Years" | Howlin' Wolf | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Ain't No Sunshine" | Bill Withers | 3:15 |
| 5. | "The Sky Is Crying" | Elmore James | 3:24 |
References
- "Texas Cannonball - Freddie King | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 4. MUZE. p. 849.
- MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 633.
- The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 398.
- "Blues guitarist Freddie King joins Rock Hall royalty in 2012". Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia.
- Komara, Edward M. (August 22, 2006). "Encyclopedia of the Blues". Psychology Press – via Google Books.
- Wynn, Ron (May 17, 1991). "FREDDIE KING MASTERPIECE OF '72 BLUES IS REISSUED". The Commercial Appeal. p. E17.
- Dansby, Andrew (September 30, 2007). "SOUNDS OF TEXAS - The blues Texas style: 75 essential recordings". Houston Chronicle. Zest. p. 12.
External links
- Texas Cannonball at Discogs (list of releases)