Rooster Blues

by Lightnin' Slim

Overview

When people talk about Louisiana swamp blues, this is what they're talking about. Excello Records' first foray into albums came with this wonderful collection of singles by Lightnin' Slim, largely issued around the success of the title track, an R&B hit in 1960. "Long Leanie Mama," "My Starter Won't Work," "It's Mighty Crazy," "Hoo-Doo Blues," "Tom Cat Blues," "Lightnin' Troubles," "G.I. Slim," and "Feelin' Awful Blues" are all certified swamp blues classics and about as lowdown as the genre can get possibly get. With Lazy Lester on harmonica for the majority of the tracks here, the stripped-down approach to Slim's brand of blues gives these sides a decidedly front-porch ambience, with the added pulsating tape echo and oddball percussive effects just making everything on here sound even more doom-laden. An essential blues purchase. ~ All Music Guide

Product Details

Release Date:	05/24/2024
UPC:	8436563185274
Rank:	119108

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lightnin' Slim   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Slim Harpo   Guest Artist,Harmonica
Lazy Lester   Guest Artist,Harmonica
Warren Storm   Drums
Guitar Gable   Guitar
Clarence "Jockey" Etinne   Drums
Kenneth "Sam" Sample   Drums
Monroe Vincent   Percussion
Tal Miller   Piano
Roosevelt Semple   Drums

Technical Credits

Cub Koda   Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
Greg Vaughn   Mastering
Lightnin' Slim   Composer
Jerry West   Composer
Tom Moulton   Mastering
Dana Smart   Reissue Producer
Mark A. Humphrey   Cover Art
Otis V. Hicks   Composer
Ana Leyva   Artwork