When a Guitar Plays the Blues

by Roy Buchanan

Overview

Roy Buchanan was always one of the most respected guitarists in his field, ever since the '70s. However, he hit a rough patch in the early '80s, falling out of favor and finding record contracts hard to find. He made a startling comeback in 1985 with When a Guitar Plays the Blues, his first record for Alligator Records. Though the record still suffers the slightly antiseptic formula of Alligator Records, Buchanan shines throughout, making it clear why this brought him back to the spotlight in 1985. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/21/2023
Label:	Alligator Records
UPC:	0014551474111
Rank:	46014

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Roy Buchanan   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Electric)
Gloria Hardiman   Guest Artist,Vocals
Otis Clay   Guest Artist,Vocals
Bill Heid   Keyboards
Criss Johnson   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Morris Jennings   Drums
Sonny Seals   Sax (Tenor)
Steele Seals   Sax (Tenor)
Larry Exum   Bass

Technical Credits

Justin Niebank   Mixing,Engineer
Roy Buchanan   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Dick Shurman   Producer
Bruce Iglauer   Producer
Tom Coyne   Mastering
Chris Garland   Cover Design
Paul Natkin   Photography