T-Bird Rhythm

by Fabulous Thunderbirds

Overview

After using manager Denny Bruce as producer for their first three albums, the Fabulous Thunderbirds tapped Nick Lowe for their fourth outing, T-Bird Rhythm. It was more of the same stew of rock, blues, R&B, and lowdown swamp music for which the early Thunderbirds were known. That was a good thing for anyone just in love with the sound and who wanted more. Those for whom one Thunderbirds album is good but enough, however, might not have seen much point to investing in another similar recording. Whatever the case, T-Bird Rhythm is solid, though not innovative, with the usual roots sounds that alternate between Kim Wilson originals and well-chosen covers of obscure non-hit oldies. The 2000 CD reissue on Benchmark adds historical liner notes. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	08/08/2025
Label:	Benchmark
UPC:	0647780800521

Tracks

1. Can't Tear It up Enough
2. How Do You Spell Love
3. You're Humbuggin' Me
4. My Babe
5. Neighbor Tend to Your Business
6. The Monkey
7. Diddy Wah Diddy
8. Lover's Crime
9. Poor Boy
10. Tell Me (Pretty Baby)
11. Gotta Have Some/Just Got Some

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Fabulous Thunderbirds   Primary Artist
Jimmie Vaughan   Guest Artist,Guitar
Kim Wilson   Vocals,Harmonica
Fran Christina   Percussion,Drums
Keith Ferguson   Bass

Technical Credits

Dennis Davis   Engineer
Colin Fairley   Engineer
Nick Lowe   Producer
Robert Vosgien   Mastering
David McEowen   Mastering
Kim Wilson   Composer
Willie Dixon   Composer
Chris Minks   Concept Design,Production Coordination
Cindy Vance   Design,Art Direction
Ross Bagdasarian Jr.   Producer,Liner Notes
Lisa Sutton   Art Direction
Robin Ghelerter   Design,Art Direction
Denny Bruce   Liner Notes
Bo Diddley   Composer