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01. "Willie And Laura Mae Jones"
02. "Soul Francisco"
03. "Aspen Colorado"
04. "Whompt Out On You"
05. "Don't Steal My Love"
06. "Polk Salad Annie"
07. "Who's Making Love"
08. "Baby Scratch My Back"
09. "Little Green Apples"
10. "Wichita Lineman"
11. "Look Of Love"
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1 |
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180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl |
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| Description: | ??Black and White? was the first album release by Tony Joe White. It contains the single "Polk Salad Annie" The single release peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Roots of Tony Joe White lie in the swamplands of Oak Grove, Louisiana, where he was born in 1943. White is not only a singer with a mellow baritone voice that sounded like it had been dredged up from the bottom of the Delta. He also wrote "Willie and Laura Mae Jones," "Soul Francisco," "Aspen, Colorado" presages the later "Rainy Night in Georgia," a White composition popularized by Brook Benton. On this album also covers of hits, with the funky "Who's Making Love" and "Scratch My Back" faring better than the slow stuff. Dusty Springfield had a minor hit with "Willie and Laura Mae Jones," and White's songs were recorded by other performers through the years. - 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL2014 180G vinyl pressing. Music on Vinyl."Black & White" is the debut album by Tony Joe White, originally released in 1969 and now available as a high-quality LP reissue from Music On Vinyl. This iconic record features the legendary hit "Polk Salad Annie," which became a staple of Southern rock and was famously covered by Elvis Presley. The album blends swamp rock, blues, country, and soul influences to create an authentic southern soundscape that showcases Tony Joe White's deep voice and storytelling prowess. With tracks like "Willie And Laura Mae Jones" and "Aspen Colorado," this LP captures the raw energy of late '60s American roots music.
Tony Joe White was an influential singer-songwriter known for his distinctive blend of swamp rock?a genre he helped pioneer. Over his career, he wrote songs recorded by major artists such as Tina Turner ("Steamy Windows") and Brook Benton ("Rainy Night in Georgia"). His gritty vocals and evocative songwriting earned him critical acclaim throughout decades of recording.
Music On Vinyl is renowned for its dedication to producing audiophile-grade vinyl records with exceptional sound quality. Based in the Netherlands, they specialize in high-fidelity pressings of classic albums across genres?making them a trusted name among collectors worldwide. |
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11 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
MOVLP989 |
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