- Format: CD
- Label: Fantasy
- Genre: Blues, Soul, Funk
Snooks Eaglin was born in New Orleans in 1936 and so is described as one of the ‘younger generation of blues singers’. Maybe that is why influences from R&B, pop standards and even rock’n’roll pervade his intense music with its ‘swingy runs’ and ‘full chording’.
Track listing:MAMA DON’T YOU TEAR MY CLOTHES • MAILMAN PASSED • I’M A COUNTRY BOY • I GOT A WOMAN • ALBERTA • BROWN SKINNED WOMAN • DON’T YOU LIE TO ME • THAT’S ALL RIGHT • WELL I HAD MY FUN (GOIN’ DOWN SLOW) • BOTTLE UP AND GO • THE WALKIN’ BLUES • ONE MORE DRINK • FLY RIGHT BABY