Guy Verlinde – Rooted In The Blues – LP 180 gr

With this collection of 13 original old school blues cuts #1 Belgian blues artist Guy Verlinde goes back to the roots. He not only digs deep in the past of the rich blues tradition, but also shares his own blues roots.

Some of these songs date back to the time when he played with his first bands while others are still on the playlist of The Mighty Gators today. But for some reason or another, they didn’t make it onto his previous albums. There are even some new songs he just kept to himself, until now … and all blues lovers can be happy they all finally got the recording they deserve, recorded in perfect studio conditions. For this album Guy collaborates with the finest blues musicians Belgium & The Netherlands have to offer

Track Listing:
A. 1. I’ve Got You - 2:33   2. Soul Jivin’ - 3:48   3. Drivin’ Home To You - 2:52   4. Thinkin’ About My Baby - 3:45   5. Goin’ Down To Missy Sippy - 3:01   6. Jump & Jive - 2:37   7. I’d Rather Feel Lonely Tonight - 4:06
B. 1. Nite Trippin’ - 2:22   2. Winter Blues - 3:31   3. A Whole Lot Of Lovin’ - 4:03   4. Take Your Time - 3:20   5. Let’s Have A Party - 3:25   6. Treat Me Right - 4:27

Personnel: 
Guy Verlinde (vocals, guitars) , Richard van Bergen (guitars, backing vocals) , Patrick Cuyvers (piano, Hammond, backing vocals) , Steven Troch (harps) , René Stock (electric  & double bass) , Frederik Van den Berghe (drums, percussion) , Tiny Legs Tim (vocals & guitars on track 5)

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