Rory Block - 1981 - High Heeled Blues (1989) FLAC torrent

Rory Block - 1981 - High Heeled Blues (1989)

This was the most blues-oriented release of the three sessions Block issued in 1989 for Rounder; it was also the most concentrated and successful. There were none of the experimental or tentative qualities that sometimes marred the other two dates; Block was in command from the opening moments of her cover of "Walkin' Blues" to the final bars of "Uncloudy Day." Her voice had fire, soul and grit, and she never sounded maudlin or unconvincing, whether doing "Hilarity Rag" or "Devil Got My Man." Her playing was also dynamic and focused, and John Sebastian obviously made a good production partner, as Block got back on track after making records that contained some good cuts but weren't as consistent. (AllMusic)

Track list:
01 - Walkin' Blues
02 - Travelin' Blues
03 - Got to Have You Be My Man
04 - Devil Got My Man
05 - Down in the Dumps
06 - The Water is Wide
07 - Since You Been Gone
08 - Crossroad Blues
09 - Achin' Heart
10 - Hilarity Rag
11 - Kind Hearted Man
12 - Uncloudy Day

Personnel:
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Composed By, Arranged By – Rory Block
Dulcimer [Hammered Dulcimer] – Robb Goldstein
Harmonica, Electric Guitar [Baritone Guitar], Other [Liner Notes] – John Sebastian
Harmonium – Rory Block (tracks: 03)
Piano, Harmonium – Warren Bernhardt

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