Blue Streak is an album by American blues guitarist Luther Allison, released in 1995 by Alligator Records.[3] Guitar World magazine named it one of the top guitar records of 1995.[citation needed] The album enabled Allison to win five W. C. Handy Awards in 1996, including Contemporary Blues Album for Blue Streak and Blues Song for "Cherry Red Wine".[2]
Blue Streak | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 5, 1995 | |||
Genre | Blues | |||
Length | 53:25 | |||
Label | Alligator | |||
Producer | Jim Gaines, Luther Allison, James Solberg | |||
Luther Allison chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | [2] |
Track listing
edit- "All the King's Horses" (Allison, Solberg) – 5:36
- "What Have I Done Wrong?" (Maghett, Magic Sam) – 4:48
- "Big City" (Allison, Solberg) – 5:24
- "Move from the Hood" (Allison, Solberg) – 3:41
- "What's Going On in My Home?" (Allison, Solberg) – 4:06
- "I Believe in Me" (Allison, Solberg) – 4:36
- "Cherry Red Wine" (Allison) – 4:21
- "Walking Papers" (Allison, Solberg) – 4:28
- "Think With Your Heart" (Allison, Allison, Solberg) – 4:57
- "You Don't Know" (Allison, Solberg) – 2:47
- "Should I Wait?" (Allison) – 5:04
- "Midnight Creepster" (Allison) – 3:37[1]
Personnel
edit- Luther Allison – vocals, guitar
- James Solberg – guitar
- Ernest Williamson – keyboards
- Dave Smith – bass
- Steve Potts – drums
- Mike Vlahakis – keyboards
- Ken Faltinson – bass
- Robb Stupka – drums
- Bruce McCabe – piano
- Charlie Bingham – rhythm guitar
- The Memphis Horns – horn section
- Jacqueline Johnson – background vocals
- Jacqueline Reddick – background vocals[4]
Chart positions
editYear | Chart | Position |
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1995 | Billboard Top Blues Albums | 9 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Blue Streak - Luther Allison | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
- ^ Luther Allison: discography, Luther-allison.com, accessed November 6, 2019
- ^ "Blue Streak - Luther Allison | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 15, 2021.