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John Hammond, Jr.: Long as I Have You

 A l b u m   D e t a i l s


Label: PointBlank Records
Released: 1998.04.21
Time:
 48:09
Category: Blues
Producer(s): John Hammond, Jr., J.J. Cale
Rating:
Media type: CD
Web address: www.johnhammond.com
Appears with:
Purchase date: 2012
Price in €: 1,00





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[1] Don't Start Me Talkin' (Sonny Boy Williamson II) - 2:57
[2] As Long as I Have You (Willie Dixon) - 3:17
[3] I Feel So Sorry (Rick Estrin) - 2:53
[4] Stranded (Deadric Malone) - 2:55
[5] Lookin' for Trouble (Eddie Taylor) - 3:03
[6] I Got Lucky (Robert Penn Warren) - 2:57
[7] Sad to Be Alone (Sonny Boy Williamson II) - 3:20
[8] Goin' Away Baby (James A. Lane / Jimmy Rogers) - 2:33
[9] So Many Roads, So Many Trains (Marshall Paul) - 3:03
[10] I'm Gonna Find My Baby (T-Bone Walker) - 3:49
[11] Crying at Daylight (Howlin' Wolf) - 3:08
[12] Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Little Walter) - 3:09
[13] Untrue Blues (Blind Boy Fuller) - 2:17
[14] Tell Me Mama (Little Walter) - 3:11
[15] Homeless Blues (Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson) - 4:17

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John Hammond, Jr. - Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals, Producer

Charlie Baty - Guitar
June Core - Drums
Rick Estrin - Harmonica
Washboard Chaz Leary - Washboard
Steve Lucky - Piano
Ronnie James Weber - Bass

Little Charlie - Vocals

J.J. Cale - Producer
Mike Kappus - Executive Producer
Steve Savage - Engineer, Mixing
Paul McManus - Engineer, Mixing
Bernie Grundman - Mastering
Dug Nichols - Assistant Engineer
Leslie Hirsch - Photography
Jean Krikorian - Design
Len Peltier - Design
Bob Vorel - Liner Notes

 C o m m e n t s ,   N o t e s


John Hammond's latest album marks a major departure in one respect -- for the first time in anyone's memory, he sings, but plays nothing on one of his records, while Little Charlie & the Nightcats, led by guitarist Charlie Baty, handle the guitars and everything else. The difference is very subtle, the playing maybe a little less flashy than Hammond's already restrained work -- think of how good Muddy Waters sounded on the early-'60s records where he sang and didn't play. And that comparison is an apt one -- even more than 35 years after he started, Hammond inevitably ends up sounding like its 1961 and he's working at Chess studios in Chicago, cutting songs between Muddy Waters sessions. Harpist Rick Estrin also contributes a smooth and eminently enjoyable original amid a brace of covers of blues standards. There is not a weak number here, and this band is a kick to listen to, sounding more naturally authentic than anybody in the 1990's has a right to (Baty's quiet pyrotechnics on "Lookin' for Trouble" would make this record worth owning, even if Hammond's singing and the rest of the songs weren't as good as they are). And the songs include numbers by Howlin' Wolf, Eddie Taylor, Little Walter, Rice Miller, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Willie Dixon. And as a bonus, we get Hammond playing and singing on three unplugged acoustic tracks, accompanied by a washboard, where he shows off his still-formidable country blues sound, whetting the appetite for more like this.

Bruce Eder - All Music Guide



Der Altmeister des weißen amerikanischen Blues klopft mal wieder alte Kamellen aus der "Blues Hall Of Fame" ab. Dafür hat er sich exzellente Gäste geholt, die souveränen Typen um Little Charlie & The Nightcats nämlich, eine Band, die heutzutage mit viel Wortwitz ihre eigenen Alben meistert. Mit Hammond aber dümpeln die Kerle voll in der Vergangenheit, und auch J.J. Cale hängt irgendwie mit drin. Die Musik stimmt, aber die Originale von Otis Rush, Sonny Boy Williamson oder Little Walter sind schärfer. Bei solchen Alben sorgt man sich fast schon um die Zukunft des Blues und könnte die Schote glauben, daß früher alles mal besser war.

Hans Petry - Blue Rhythm (06/98)



Frischer Wind weht durch die Evergreens von Eddie Taylor und anderen Blues-Größen: Sänger John Hammond, verstärkt durch die Band Nightcats und Gitarrist Charly Baty, schuf frische und lebendige Blues-Coverversionen - alle im musikalisch vollmundigen Bourbon-Outfit. ** Musik: 03-04 ** Klang: 03-04

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DON'T START ME TALKIN'

Well, I'm goin down to Rosie's,
Stop at Fannie Mae's.
Gonna tell Fannie what I heard,
Her boyfriend say.
Don't start me to talkin,
I'll tell her everything I know.
I'm gonna break up this signifyin,
Cause somebody's got to go.
Jack give his wife two dollars,
Go downtown and get some margarine.
Gets out on the streets,
Ole George stopped her.
He knocked her down,
And blackened her eye,
She gets back home,
Tell her husband a lie.
Don't start me to talkin,
I'll tell everything I know.
I'm gonna break up this signifyin,
Somebody's got to go.
She borrowed some money,
Go to the beauty shop.
Jim honked his horn,
She begin to stop,
She said, "Take me, baby,"
"Around the block,"
"I'm goin to the beauty shop,"
"Where I can get my hair aside."
Don't start me to talkin,
I'll tell everything I know.
Well, to break up this signifyin,
Somebody's got to go.


AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU

Let the stars fade and fall
And I won't care at all
As long as I have you

Every kiss brings a thrill
And I know that it will
As long as I have you

Let's think of the future
Forget the past
You're not my first love
But you're my last
Take the love that I bring
Then I'll have everything
As long as I have you

Let's think of the future
Forget the past
You're not my first love
But you're my last
Take the love that I bring
Then I'll have everything
As long as I have you

As long, as long as I have you


I FEEL SO SORRY

Hey, I got spendin' money, babe.
Sweet and tender ways.
Gotta secret way of lovin' girl.
Thrill your soul to death.

That's why I feel so sorry
Sorry as I can be
Accounta all you pretty women and
Ain't but one of me

So if you're blue and lonesome baby
Men have let you down
Try to catch me honey
When I'm comin' through your town

Yes, I feel so sorry
Sorry as can be
Accounta all you pretty women.
And it ain't but one of me.

(Instrumental and harp)

Yeah, I'm only human, baby.
I ain't gonna tell no lie.
Can't get around to all of ya'al.l
But I can sho' nuff try.

Yes, I feel so sorry.
Sorry as I can be.
Accounta all you pretty woman.
And it ain't but one of me.


STRANDED

Stranded in St. Louis
My baby's down in San Antonio
Stranded in St. Louis
My baby's down in San Antonio

I don't know why the woman left me
All I know is my baby's gone

Goin' out on the highway
I try to sell myself a ride
Goin' out on the highway
I try to sell myself a ride

I will never be happy
Until my baby's by my side

Please get me to Kansas City
I'll make any chances on my own
Hey, please get me to Kansas City
I'll make any chances on my own

Just thinkin' 'bout my baby
Will bring me home to San Antonio


LOOKIN' FOR TROUBLE

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I GOT LUCKY

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SAD TO BE ALONE

It's so sad to be lonesome, too much inconvenient to be alone
You know it's so sad to be lonesome, but it's too much inconvenient to be alone
You know it makes a man feel so good when his baby's lying down in his arms

I received a letter from my baby, I received a telegram
I received a letter from my baby, and I received a telegram
Then the little girl called me long distance, she wants to know just where I am

When you miss your baby, you look around can't see nothing but just your shade on the ground
So sad to be lonesome, I know it's too much inconvenient to be alone
But I declare you feel good when your baby come back home

Met the Greyhound bus, met the train
She wasn't on either one, I want to know what was to blame
So sad to be lonesome, too much inconvenient to be alone

But it make you feel so good when your baby come back home


GOIN' AWAY BABY

Lord, I'm going away just to wear you off my mind
Lord, I'm going away just to wear you off my mind
Well you keep me worrying, 'bout it all the time

Well, I ain't never loved her, four womens in my life
Well, I ain't ever loved her, four womens in my life
Well, my mother and my sister, sweetheart, and my wife

Have you don't want me baby, please don't call me at all
If you don't want me baby, please don't call me at all
Well, just like you found me, you can put me down

Well now goodbye baby, if you call at home
Well now goodbye baby, if you call at home
You can go away, swear you won't stay long


SO MANY ROADS, SO MANY TRAINS

So many roads so many trains to ride
So many roads so many trains to ride
I've got to find my baby before i'll be satisfied
I was standing by my window when i heard that whistle blow
I was standing by my window when i heard that whistle blow
You know i thought it was a streamline but it was a b and o
It was a mean old fireman and a cruel old engineer
It was a mean old fireman and a cruel old engineer
That took away my baby and left me standing here


I'M GONNA FIND MY BABY

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CRYING AT DAYLIGHT

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EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT

Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be alright

Who ever thought the sun would come crashing down
My life in flames my tears complete the pain
We fear the end, the dark as deep as river bed
My book of life incomplete without you here
Alone I sit and reminisce
Sometimes I miss your touch your kiss your smile
And meanwhile you know I never cry
'Cos deep down inside you know our love will never ever die

Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be okay
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away
Can you give him life today
'Cos everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength, I'll be here when you wake up

Take your time and I'll be here when you wake up

I never thought my heart would miss a single beat
Caress your hand as I watch you while you sleep
So sweet I weep as I search within
To find a cure, to bring you back again
And the sun will rise open up your eyes
Surprise just a blink of an eye
I tried I tried to be positive
Your a fighter so fight, wake up and live

Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be okay
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away
Can you give him life today
'Cos everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength, I'll be here when you wake up

Everything's gonna be alright

I'd give my life to only see you breathe again
Hand in hand as we walk on the white sands
To hear your voice rejoice as you rise and say
This is the day that I wake and pray okay
Today's silence as time just moves on
You can't hear it though, but I'm playing my favourite songs
I miss you much, I wish you'd come back to me
You see I'd wait a lifetime 'cos you're my destiny

Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be okay
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away
Can you give him life today
'Cos everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength, I'll be here when you wake up alright

Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be alright


UNTRUE BLUES

I'll give you my money, what more can I do.
You's a good little girl, Lord but you won't be true.

Everyday, my mom, loves and I draw my pay.
You's a evil hearted woman, get drunk and throw it away.

Now you doggin' me mama, ain't did a thing to you.
And you keep on doggin' no telling what I'll do.

Now you dog me every morning, give me the devil late at night.
Just the way you doggin' me, I ain't goin' treat you right.

Hey hey, hey hey, hey aw shucks.
Used to be your regular, now I got to be your dog.

Then I'll be your dog, if you don't dog me around.
Before I'll take your dog and woman, I'll go from town to town.

Now the way, treat Blind Boy Fuller, give me bunch of lies.
And I'll give you my lovin' Lord, 'til the day I die.

When you see me coming, throw your man out doors.
Said, I ain't no stranger, I've been here before.


TELL ME MAMA

Oh, tell me mama
Who's that while ago?
Oh, tell me mama
Who's that while ago?
Yes, when I come in
Who went out that back door?

Now don't come here mama
I'm gonna start a ragin' stand
You been out boogie-woogie'n
There's somethin' I don't understand

I want you to tell me mama
Who's that while ago?
Yes, when I come in
Who went out that back door?

Now this is somethin'
I never seen before
A man is gettin' my money
Always slammin' my back door

I want you to tell me mama
Who's that while ago?
Yes, when I came in
Who went out that back door?

Oh, I had to wanna kneel down
You couldn't give the truth
His hat in his hand
And his overcoat too

I want you to tell me mama
Why can't you be true?
Yes, when I came in
Who went out that back door?

He came by me runnin'
Smellin' like a whiskey can
My hat in his hand
And my overcoat too

I want you to tell me mama
Who's that while ago?
Yes, when I came in
Who went out that back door?


HOMELESS BLUES

Rocks have been my pillow, baby, brambles have been my bed
Rocks have been my pillow, baby, brambles have been my bed
I ain't got nowhere baby, Lord to lay my aching head
I went out on the highway, baby, I tried to
flag a ride
I went out on the highway, baby, I tried to flag a ride
Nobody seemed to know me, they keep on pass me by
You know I'm ragged and I 'm dirty, people I ain't got no place to go
You know I'm ragged and I 'm dirty, people I ain't got no place to go
I know you don't want me baby, Lord you don't love me no more
Now take me out of this old bottom, baby before your water rise
Now take me out of this old bottom, baby before your water rise
You know I ain't got no true religion, baby, I don't want to be baptized

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