AVAILABLE NOW on Apple Music. An LP is in the works.
A TREASURE DISCOVERED - Recorded live at Ratso's, Chicago, 1977. CD not in production. Ask about an LP.
"Bobby Bland earned his enduring blues superstar status the hard way: without a guitar, harmonica, or any other instrument to fall back upon. All Bland had to offer was his magnificent voice, a tremendously powerful instrument in his early heyday, injected with charisma and melisma to spare. Just ask his legion of female fans, who deemed him a sex symbol late into his career." -Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
May we add that Bobby 'Blue' was also one of the great song writers. He passed June 23, 2013 (RIP)..
This Original Live Concert contains some truly heart felt performances by Bobby and his amazing southern horn band.
RATSO'S '77
1. Introduction/Reconsider Baby
2. I’ll Take Care Of You
3. I Wouldn't Treat A Dog The Way You Treated Me
4. I Pity The Fool
5. This Time I’m Gone For Good
6. That’s The Way Love Is/Ain't Nothing You Can Do
7. St. James Infirmary
8. Two Steps From The Blues
9. Further Up The Road
10. Today I Started Loving You Again
11. Ain’t That Lovin’ You
12. Blues Medley:
The Feeling Is Gone
Driftin’ Blues
13. Acknowledgments and Play-Off
Bobby 'Blue' Bland Orchestra
Joseph Hardin - Trumpet
Tommy Furguson - Trumpet
Melvin Jackson - Tenor Saxophone
Al Thomas - Trumbone
Art Wilson - Trombone and Master of Ceremonies
"Little" Johnny Jones - Lead Guitar
Larry Hall - Rhythm Guitar
Leo Penn - Bass
Harold "Peanie" Portier - Drums
Unavailable on CD at this time, but available for audition or stream on Apple Music.
Product Code: HMR-1414