Various – Southern Bred Vol. 6 – Texas R&B Rockers – Rockin’ Chair Boogie

Rockin' Chair Boogie' Southern Bred Texas R&B Rockers (KMCD039) the journey into artists birth of places continues with this second Koko Mojo series of albums. Here we have the first exploration into the Lone Star State of Texas which serves up a hot bed of Rhythm 'N' Blues musical talent from artists born within this State. The concept of these albums allows to source a variety of wide-ranging choice of music chosen by the theme of birth, which makes the aural sound of the album different to that of a label-based collection. The music mix as always is eclectic and dynamic. Some of the artists featured include; the raw and raucous Little Esther, rocking doo-wop from Vernon Green and The Medallions, Joe Houston during his formative Freedom recordings, the mainly unknown Marcellus Thomas and Eddie Tex Curtis. The legendary Saxophone specialist Jesse Powell leads the band with sexual innuendos from Fluffy Hunter barely hidden. Rural bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins is rhythmic and authentic and from the formative years of Rhythm 'N' Blues, Peppermint Harris and Wild Bill Moore are developing the style. Party man Amos Milburn is the next stage of the music and his piano proficiency is unquestionable. He is featured twice, firstly with an up-tempo instrumental and closes the album with a thundering vocal rocker. This Koko Mojo album is compiled by well-known Dee Jay and face on the music scene Mark Armstrong, who has been Dee Jaying since his early teen years. Our albums have; stunning design, sleeve notes, 28 songs, mastered for the best possible sound available. The disc is housed in an attractively designed cardboard sleeve, specially constructed to avoid the use of plastic and be environmentally friendly. The album is great to play at home and perfect for Dee Jays who will find good dance-floor filling songs.

Track Listing:
Little Esther: 1. Hound Dog - 2:33   Joe Tex: 2. She’s Mine - 2:22   Little Willie Littlefield: 3. Rockin’ Chair Mama - 2:48   The Medallions: 4. Buick' 59 - 2:40   Juke Boy Bonner, The One Man Trio: 5. Call Me Juke Boy - 2:25   Joe Houston and Aces Of Club: 6. Waycross Mama - 2:32   Ivory Joe Hunter: 7. You Thrill Me - 2:54   Larry Dale: 8. Let The Doorbell Ring - 3:31   King Curtis: 9. Rockabye Baby - 2:21   Marcellus Thomas: 10. Hallers 89 Whiskey Boogie - 3:00   Floyd Dixon: 11. That Moves Me (Things I Don't Like) - 2:05   Eddie 'Tex' Curtis & His Orchestra: 12. Shake, Pretty Baby, Shake - 2:25   Amos Milburn: 13. Amos' Boogie - 2:24   Freddy King: 14. That's What You Think - 2:24   The Medallions: 15. Speedin' - 2:10   Cal Green and His Orchestra: 16. The Big Push -   Jesse Powell Orchestra with Fluffy Hunter: 17. The Walkin' Blues (Walk Right In, Walk Right Out) - 2:54   Lightnin' Hopkins: 18. Gone With The Wind - 2:38   T. Bone Walker and His Guitar: 19. Inspiration Blues - 2:48   L.C. Williams with Conney's Combo: 20. Shout Baby Shout - 2:44   Peppermint Harris: 21. Angel Child - 2:00   Ivory Joe Hunter: 22. Rockin’ Chair Boogie - 3:02   Little Willie Littlefield: 23. Happy Pay Day (The Blacksmith Blues) - 2:59   Wild Bill Moore: 24. Hey Spo-Dee-O-Dee - 2:42   Jesse Powell: 25. Rear Bumper - 2:31   Earl Gilliam: 26. Don't Make Me Late, Baby - 2:38   Vivian Greene: 27. He's The Man (He's Tall And Cool) - 2:55   Amos Milburn and His Aladdin Chickenshackers: 28. Birmingham Bounce - 3:04