As a folluw-up of “Lonesome & Blue – The Original Versions”, herewith “Lonesome & Blue – Under The Covers”. 21 remastered originals from England’s Newest Hit Makers in the early sixties. Opener on “Lonesome & Blue Vol. 2” is Howlin’ Wolf’s “Little Baby” (‘Stripped’ 1995). There’s Allen Toussaint’s “Fortune Teller” (‘Got Live If You Want It’ 1966), Muddy Waters’ “Mannish Boy” (‘Love You Live’ 1977), The Coasters’ “Poison Ivy” (‘No Stone Unturned’ 1970) and the closing track on the album is “You Better Move On” from southern soul singer Arthur Alexander (‘December’s Children’). The blues as chosen by five young (blues)-rockers from London.
TRACKLIST
Side A
1. Howlin’ Wolf - Little Baby
2. Chuck Berry - Confessin’ The Blues
3. Muddy Waters - I Can’t Be Satisfied
4. Solomon Burke - Cry To Me
5. Benny Spellman - Fortune Teller
6. Jimmy Reed - Honest I Do
7. Bo Diddley - Mona (I Need You Baby)
8. Ray Charles - I’m Movin’ On
9. Robert Johnson - Stop Breakin’ Down Blues
10. Chuck Berry - Route 66
Side B
1. Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy
2. Chuck Berry - Down The Road A Piece
3. Bo Diddley - Crackin’ Up
4. The Staple Singers - (This May Be) The Last Time
5. Barrett Strong - Money
6. Robert Johnson - Love In Vain Blues
7. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
8. Muddy Waters - Look What You’ve Done
9. Larry Williams - She Said Yeah
10. Gene Allison - You Can Make It If You Try
11. Arthur Alexander - You Better Move On