Tuesday, 16 October 2018

LINK WRAY "Link Wray" 1971

In 1971, his self-titled solo album was critically lauded but didn't sell, and none of his other releases made a splash…...Link Wray is the self-titled 1971 album by pioneer Rock & Roll guitarist, and Shawnee Indian Link Wray. The album was recorded in an old chicken shack on Wray's Maryland farm, and is a passionate blend of Blues, Country, and Folk Rock elements.Personnel:
Link Wray - guitar, vocals / Doug Wray - guitar, drums, percussion, vocals / Bobby Howard - mandolin, piano / Bill Hodges - organ, percussion, vocals / Steve Verroca - drums, percussion, vocals

trax:
1. La De Da 2. Take Me Home Jesus 3. Juke Box Mama 4. Rise and Fall of Jimmy Stokes 5. Fallin' Rain 6. Fire and Brimstone 7. Ice People 8. God Out West 9. Crowbar 10. Black River Swamp 11. Tail Dragger

8 comments:

RYP said...

LINK WRAY "Link Wray"
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https://www16.zippyshare.com/v/W4zhZGwZ/file.html

Butterboy said...

One of my favorites. So many people do not know how infectious this album can be. Thank you.

Stinky said...

I saw Link play live when he was in his 70's and he still had it! - Stinky

Anonymous said...

Hey, a Link album I didn't already have. Yee-haah!!! And thank you!

cdelint said...

Thanks for this classic album!

Derm said...

Thanks

JennyD said...

I have to say, he was new to me and I'm old, haha. But I am listening to the album now and it's good! He has his own sound, that's for sure, but it keeps my interest and takes me from one track to the next with joy. Thank you, RYP!

rm said...

thank you very much