Johnny Watson Guitar - Johnny Guitar Watson & the Family Clone - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Johnny 'Guitar' Watson's recordings for Keen Records in 1957 amd 1958 included the original version of InchGangster in LoveInch. Included here, with InchOne Room Country ShackInch and his other sides for Keen are the complete sessions for all his Keen Recordings. All alternate versions are included and released for the first time. Album Tracks 1. Gangster of Love (Master Take) 2. One Room Country Shack (Master Take) 3. Gangster of Love (Take 1) 4. Gangster of Love (Takes 2 Through 5) 5. Gangster of Love (Take 6) 6. Gangster of Love (Take 7) 7. Gangster of Love (Take 8) 8. Gangster of Love (Take 9) 9. Gangster of Love (Take 10) 10. One Room Country Shack (Take 1) 11. One Room Country Shack (Take 2) 12. One Room Country Shack (Take 3) 13. One Room Country Shack (Take 4) 14. One Room Country Shack (Take 5) 15. Honey (Master Take) 16. Deana Baby (Master Take) 17. Honey (Take 1) 18. Honey (Take 2) 19. Honey (Take 3) 20. Deana Baby (Takes 1 Through 3) 21. Deana Baby (Takes 4 and 5) 22. Deana Baby (Takes 6 and 7)

From his early blues origins to his funky and soulful explorations, experience the genius of Johnny 'Guitar' Watson in this captivating collection of songs that showcase the electrifying sound of a true blues icon. Including the seminal hits 'Gangster of Love', 'Don't Touch Me', and 'The Eagle Is Back', this album is a testament to Watson's enduring legacy and his influential impact on the blues, funk, and R&B ethos. Originally released in 1976, this album captures Watson's transition into a funkier, more soul-driven sound whilst still maintaining his traditional blues roots. His ability to seamlessly blend these eclectic influences in a cohesive way whilst also poignantly capturing the highs and lows of everyday life are a joy to behold, and underline not only his versatility as an artist, but his importance as a true pioneer in the deep and rich history of the blues. Album Tracks 1. Too Tired 2. Don't Touch Me 3. Hot Little Mama 4. Blues Side 5. I Love to Love You 6. Oh Baby 7. Someone Cares for Me 8. She Moves Me 9. Love Me Baby 10. Gangster of Love 11. One Room Country Shack 12. Acoustic Instrumental 13. One More Kiss 14. Johnny Guitar 15. Looking Back 16. The Eagle Is Back

This one shot way up on the pop and R&B charts, with that #5 R&B title smash plus the Top 40 Lover Jones. Watson does everything on this record but horns and drums (he was a real mother for ya, all right), and this reissue adds two unissued bonus cuts to the Real Deal; Tarzan; Nothing Left to Be Desired, and the rest of the original . Album Tracks 1. A Real Mother for Ya 2. Nothing Left to Be Desired 3. Your Love Is My Love 4. The Real Deal 5. Tarzan 6. I Wanna Thank You 7. Lover Jones 8. Kathaline 9. De John's Delight