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The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Tuff Enuff

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In January 1986, “CBS Associated Labels” released “Tuff Enuff”, the fifth Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1985, and was produced by Dave Edmunds.

Personnel:

  • Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
  • Jimmie Vaughan – vocals, guitar, steel guitar, bass
  • Preston Hubbard – vocals, acoustic and electric bass
  • Fran Christina – vocals, drums
  • Al Copley – keyboards
  • Chuck Leavell – keyboards
  • Geraint Watkins – piano, accordion
  • Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo – vocals
  • Dan Youngblood – cover atwork
  • Spencer Drate, Judith Salavetz – front cover artwork, design

Track listing:

  1. Tuff Enuff – Kim Wilson
  2. Tell Me – Eddie Shuler, Sidney Simien
  3. Look at That, Look at That – Kim Wilson, Fran Christina, Preston Hubbard, Jimmie Vaughan
  4. Two Time My Lovin’ – Kim Wilson
  5. Amnesia – Kim Wilson
  6. Wrap It Up – Isaac Hayes, David Porter
  7. True Love – Kim Wilson
  8. Why Get Up – Bill Carter, Ruth Ellen Ellsworth
  9. I Don’t Care – Kim Wilson
  10. Down at Antones – Kim Wilson, Fran Christina, Preston Hubbard, Jimmie Vaughan

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Butt Rickin’

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On February 27, 1981, “Chrysalis” label released “Butt Rockin’”, the third Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Denny Bruce.

Personnel:

  • Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
  • Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
  • Keith Ferguson – bass
  • Fran Christina – drums
  • Anson Funderburgh – second guitar
  • Al Copley – piano
  • Greg Piccolo – tenor saxophone
  • Doug James – baritone saxophone
  • Kim King – engineer
  • Tom Gondolf – engineer
  • David J. Holman – mixing
  • Mike Reese – mastering
  • John Van Hamersveld – art direction
  • Geoff Winningham – photography

Track listing:

All tracks composed by Kim Wilson, except where noted.

  1. I Believe I’m in Love
  2. One’s Too Many (And a Hundred Ain’t Enough) – Kim Wilson, Nick Lowe
  3. Give Me All Your Lovin’
  4. Roll, Roll, Roll – Eddie Shuler, Lonnie Brooks
  5. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White – Louiguy (Louis Guglielmi), Jacques Larue, Mack David
  6. I Hear You Knockin’ – J.D. Miller
  7. Tip on In – Robert Holmes, James Moore, John Holmes
  8. I’m Sorry
  9. Mathilda – Huey Thierry, George Khoury
  10. Tell Me Why
  11. In Orbit – Kim Wilson, Jimmie Vaughan, Keith Ferguson, Fran Christina

Canned Heat: Future Blues

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On August 3, 1970, “Liberty” label released “Future Blues”, the fifth Canned Heat album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Village Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Skip Taylor, Bob Hite, Alan Wilson, Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor and Adolfo de la Parra.

Personnel:

  • Bob Hite– vocals
  • Alan Wilson– vocals, slide guitar, harmonica
  • Harvey Mandel– lead guitar
  • Larry Taylor– bass
  • Adolfo de la Parra– drums
  • Dr. John– piano, horn arrangements
  • Ernest Lane – piano
  • Tommy Oliver – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Sugar Bee – Eddie Shuler
  2. Shake It and Break It – Charlie Patton
  3. That’s All Right (Mama) – Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup
  4. My Time Ain’t Long – Alan Wilson
  5. Skat – Alan Wilson
  6. Let’s Work Together – Wilbert Harrison
  7. London Blues – Alan Wilson
  8. So Sad (The World’s in a Tangle) – Bob Hite, Alan Wilson, Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor, Adolfo de la Parra.
  9. Future Blues – Bob Hite, Alan Wilson, Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor, Adolfo de la Parra.