2009-04-07
SHIRLEY JOHNSON BLUES ATTACK I remember seeing Shirley Johnson at the famous Blue Chicago club so many years ago in the windy city and thought she belted out some of the finest Chicago style blues I had ever heard. After 6 years between recordings the Killer Driller returns with a set that combines the great sound of Chicago blues with some hot R&B. Shirley’s voice has certain smoothness to it with the ability to still deliver a blues gospel that would make a church choir stand up and sing Hallelujah. Most of the tracks on this disc are Chicago originals, several were written by Shirley’s good friend and fellow musician Maurice Jon Vaughn. Shirley also delivers an excellent cover of Eddie Floyd’s “654-5789” and “Unchain My Heart” a track recorded by both Ray Charles and Joe Cocker. My advice is if you are under the influence of a Blues Attack consider yourself lucky. Reviewed By: Gregg SaurPOPA CHUBBY
DELIVERIES AFTER DARK
JIMMIE VAUGHAN
PLAYS MORE BLUES, BALLADS & FAVORITES
JOE LOUIS WALKER
WITNESS TO THE BLUES
MARC BROUSSARD
Keep Coming Back
Georgie Bonds
Hit It Hard
THE KNICKERBOCKER ALL-STARS
OPEN MIC AT THE KNICK
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