Koko Taylor -I Got What it Takes -Alligator LP Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1. TRYING TO MAKE A LIVING
2. I GOT WHAT IT TAKES
3. (MAMA) HE TREATS YOUR DAUGHTER MEAN
4. VOODOO WOMAN
5. BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE
6. HONKEY TONKEY
7. BIG BOSS MAN
8. BLUES NEVER DIE
9. FIND A FOOL, BUMP HER HEAD
10. HAPPY HOME
11. THAT'S WHY I'M CRYING

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.. Takes / Red Translucent Vinyl

Description:

The queen's first album for Alligator, and still one of her very best to date. A tasty combo sparked by guitarists Mighty Joe Young and Sammy Lawhorn and saxist Abb Locke provide sharp support as the clear-voiced Taylor belts Bobby Saxton's "Trying to Make a Living". Back in print for Record Store Day on limited translucent red vinyl. - .. TAKES / RED TRANSLUCENT VINYL

Sticker: ?A legend? raw powerful blues, delivered with knockout, force and fiery swagger? - Chicago Tribune Presented on translucent red vinyl Remastered by Producer & Alligator Records Founder Bruce Iglauer iIncludes vintage promo flyer Record Store Day "RSD First' 1500 Thanks to Jim O?Neill, Roy Filson, Jan Loveland, Sam Flavors, and David Tippett Special thanks to Bob Koester at Dell Mark Records Recorded at Sound Studios, Chicago Remastered by Collin Jordan and Bruce Iglauer at The Boiler Room, Chicago, IL AL 2706? © 1975 Alligator Records, LLC www.alligator.com

"I Got What it Takes" is a powerful LP by the legendary blues singer Koko Taylor, released by Alligator Records. This album showcases Taylor's raw and electrifying vocal style, blending traditional Chicago blues with her own fierce energy. Featuring standout tracks like "Trying to Make a Living," "Voodoo Woman," and the title song "I Got What it Takes," this record captures the essence of classic blues while highlighting Taylor?s commanding presence. Koko Taylor, often referred to as the ?Queen of the Blues,? rose from humble beginnings in Tennessee to become one of the most celebrated female blues artists worldwide. Her breakthrough hit ?Wang Dang Doodle? propelled her into international fame, earning multiple Grammy nominations throughout her career. Alligator Records is renowned for its dedication to authentic American roots music, particularly blues; founded in 1971 in Chicago, it has been instrumental in bringing legendary artists like Koko Taylor to global audiences.

Manufacturer No.:

LPALIE2706

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