Bobby 'blue' Bland -His California Album -Bear Family LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 This Time I'm Gone For Good

1.2 Up And Down World

1.3 It's Not The Spotlight

1.4 (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right

1.5 Goin' Down Slow

1.6 The Right Place At The Right Time

1.7 Help Me Through The Day

1.8 Where Baby Went

1.9 Friday The 13th Child

1.10 I've Got To Use My Imagination

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When Bear Family released â??Dreamerâ?? by Bobby â??Blueâ?? Bland (1930 - 2013) on vinyl for the first time since its original release, we had no idea of the demand for this record. In 1973/'74, Steve Barri produced two albums in Los Angeles with perhaps the greatest soul/blues singer of all time, which both met with a mixed reception at the time. After more than 50 years, however, â??Dreamerâ?? (BAF18029) and its predecessor â??His California Albumâ?? sound so â??hung upâ??, cool and timeless, fantastic classics. The chant of the church combined with deep blues in Bland's interpretation is incredibly moving, the melancholy in his voice sounds so emotional, sometimes heartbreaking, at times cool and soft. Bland could be tough, but he also possessed the crooner qualities of Nat â??Kingâ?? Cole, for example. With both LPs on ABC Dunhill and the subsequent records with B.B. King, he reached a wider and white audience. â??His California Albumâ?? - the perfect synthesis of black soul and blues from the South and the coolness and laid-back attitude of Los Angeles. - 180G

"His California Album" by Bobby 'Blue' Bland is a landmark LP, now available on high-quality 180gram vinyl from Bear Family. Originally released in 1973, this album marked a new chapter for the legendary blues and soul singer, blending his signature emotive vocals with lush arrangements and West Coast influences. The record features standout tracks like "This Time I'm Gone For Good," which became one of Bland's biggest hits, as well as soulful renditions that showcase his powerful storytelling ability. Bobby 'Blue' Bland was an influential figure in American music, known for classics such as "Turn On Your Love Light" and "I Pity the Fool." Over his career spanning several decades, he earned induction into both the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bear Family Records is renowned worldwide for its meticulous reissues and dedication to preserving musical heritage through premium releases?making this edition a must-have for collectors and fans alike.

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BAF18036

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