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Koko Taylor: The Earthshaker

On March 1, 1978, “Aligator” label released “The Earthshaker”, the seventh Koko Taylor album. It was recorded in 1977 and was produced by Koko Taylor, Bruce Iglauer and Richard McLeese.

Personnel:

  • Koko Taylor- vocals
  • Johnny B. Moore- guitar
  • Sammy Lawhorn- guitar
  • Pinetop Perkins- keyboards
  • Mervyn “Harmonica” Hinds- harmonica
  • Abb Locke – saxophone
  • Cornelius “Mule” Boyson – bass
  • Vince Chappelle – drums

Track listing:

  1. Let the Good Times Roll – Moore, Theard
  2. Spoonful – Willie Dixon
  3. Walking the Back Streets – Jones
  4. Cut You Loose – London
  5. Hey Bartender – Terry
  6. I’m a Woman – McDaniel, Koko Taylor
  7. You Can Have My Husband (But Please Don’t Mess With My Man) – La Bostrie
  8. Please Don’t Dog Me – Koko Taylor
  9. Wang Dang Doodle – Willie Dixon

Koko Taylor

On June 3, 2009, Cora Walton aka Koko Taylor died aged 80. She was blues singer, known by powerful and rough vocal, performing rhythm and blues, Chicago Blues and blues. Often called “The Queen of Blues”, for her work she received number of awards including:

  • In 1985, Grammy Awardfor Best Traditional Blues Album
  • In 1996, Howlin’ Wolf Award
  • In 1997, inducted in the Blues Hall of Fame
  • In 1999, Blues Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
  • In 2004, NEA National Heritage Fellowship
  • 24 times the Blues Music Award in the following categories:
  • Female Artist
  • Traditional Blues Female Artist
  • Vocalist of the Year
  • Contemporary Blues Female Artist
  • Entertainer of the Year